Recent stories by
Steve Hammer
RIP, trashed apartment
Aug 19, 2008
Wicked games
Aug 13, 2008
Barack, don’t pick Bayh
Aug 6, 2008
Will our votes be counted?
Jul 30, 2008
We should boycott the Olympics
Jul 23, 2008
Recommended stories
Film
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
by Ed Johnson-Ott
Aug 16, 2006
Sports
Fever season ends early
by Editors
Aug 23, 2006
Sports
Indiana Fever season opens
by Josh Flynn
May 16, 2007
Sports
Adrenaline rush
by Katy Yeiser
Aug 29, 2007
Sports
Fever battle L.A. Sparks
by Josh Flynn
May 28, 2008
Sports
Pacers poised to shock the world with 97-74 victory
by Steve Mitchell
Jun 5, 2002
Arts
Croshere traded for Christ
by David G. Howard
Jul 31, 2002
Columns
A rough Thursday
by Steve Hammer
May 7, 2003
Humor
Big money!
by Ed Wank
Jul 30, 2003
Columns
An open letter to Larry
by Steve Hammer
Sep 3, 2003
Arts
Love your life
by Will Carroll
Aug 28, 2002
Letters
Corrections
by Letter to the Editor
Dec 12, 2007
Sports
New talent at Victory
by Andrew Roberts
Apr 23, 2008
Spring sports preview
by Steve Hammer Apr 19, 2006
Fever and Indians and Pacers, oh my Steve Hammer The spring holds many treats for sports fans in Indianapolis, even though the Indiana Pacers’ playoff hopes are dimmed this season. Fans can choose from one of the WNBA’s elite teams, and one of minor league baseball’s most storied franchises. Here’s a brief rundown on a few of the events scheduled for the spring. Indiana Fever basketball The Indiana Fever have high hopes for the 2006 season, looking to build upon the battle-tested playoff team from last season. Perennial WNBA All-Star Tamika Catchings has a new cast of supporting characters this year. UNC guard La’Tangela Atkinson was the Fever’s first-round draft choice and the ninth overall pick. She looks to play a supporting role behind returning guard Tully Bevilaqua. The Fever lost Deanna Jackson to the expansion draft and center Natalie Williams to retirement. Jurgita Streimikyte decided to train with the Lithuanian national team and raise her son. Forced to make moves, the Fever signed center Olympia Scott. They traded guard Kelly Miller for Anna DeForge, who’s quicker off the dribble and taller than Miller. They also signed WNBA pioneer Tamika Whitmore, who brings experience with the New York Liberty’s great teams. It will be a challenge for coach Brian Winters to recapture last season’s playoff form with the new roster. The Fever’s first home preseason game will be May 6 against Lisa Leslie and the Los Angeles Sparks. Indianapolis Indians With Victory Field now 10 years old, the Indianapolis Indians are trying to bring an International League championship to the city. Having recently signed a two-year extension to their player development agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Indians bring a savvy squad back for the 2006 season. The team has started off with a 5-6 record, but the pitching has been excellent. Indianapolis posted a staff ERA of 2.38 (24 earned runs in 90.2 innings) through the first nine games of the 2006 season. The Indians belted 12 home runs in their first 10 games, with first baseman Brad Eldred and infielder Gookie Dawkins hitting three each. Yurendell de Caster and Ray Sadler have hit two apiece. It’s somewhat of a new look for the Indians, with 12 players from the 2005 season having moved up to the Pirates. The Indians continue an eight-game homestand this week. Pacers playoffs As of NUVO press time, the Pacers’ first-round playoff opponent had yet to be determined. In one of the most frustrating seasons in franchise history, the Pacers look to face either the Miami Heat or the Detroit Pistons in the first round. Both teams would be heavy favorites over the struggling Pacers squad, who are limping into the off-season. At least two playoff games will be played at Conseco Fieldhouse with dates to be determined. On Monday, ESPN reported on persistent trade rumors that have Jermaine O’Neal headed to Minnesota in the off-season for Kevin Garnett. Last week, O’Neal said his future with the Pacers was secure, however.
Comments on Spring sports preview
Post a comment
0 Comments
Email to a friend
Printer-friendly
Digg this
