<p>Today, Indiana sports fans declare their independence from the idiocy of Carson Wentz, frailty of Malcolm Brogdon, soft zone of Matt Eberflus, and dominance of Purdue Basketball over Indiana!</p> <p>#IndianaPacers</p> <p>#MalcolmBrogdon</p> <p>#CarsonWentz</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>AFC South rankings favor Colts at many positions - enough to make them default favorites, and if Matt Ryan bounces back - Colts should be ready to roll if healthy! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:00) Indiana Pacers deal Malcolm Brogdon to the Celtics for a van load of guys and a 2023 first round pick. &nbsp;That is a great piece of news to start your holiday weekend!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts upgraded on both sides of the ball from last season's 9-8 roster, so why are we tapping brakes on anointing them Super Bowl favorites? &nbsp;There are some very good reasons! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:46) Indiana Pacers have been anything but aggressive so far in their supposed rebuild, but that could change in a moment. &nbsp;Could they be in the hunt for Kevin Durant? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:40) USC &amp; UCLA jump to the Big 10 is very easily explained. &nbsp;And so is the reason Notre Dame and North Carolina may pull the trigger next!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Big 10 expansion took a massive turn a half-hour ago when it was reported USC &amp; UCLA are planning to leave the Pac 12 in favor of the Big 10! &nbsp;What does it mean to the Big 10's growth, and Pac-12's demise? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:22) Colts upgrades have made them favorites to with the AFC South! How deep do those upgrades run? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:35) Pacers may be looking at Suns center Deandre Ayton and Donte DiVincenzo as targets in free agency. &nbsp;Would adding them while subtracting Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner make the Pacers immediately playoff contenders?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Jonathan Taylor was the the Colts best player - by far - so how could anyone judge him as most overvalued? &nbsp;If Matt Ryan's stats adjust as Philip Rivers and Carson Wentz's did, he is going to win the NFL's comeback player of the year, and the Colts will win the AFC South! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:10) NBA free agency begins tonight at 6p, and Indiana Pacers fans should not expect much. &nbsp;Their $20+ million in cap space is better used in trades involving Malcolm Brogdon and Myles Turner. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:30) Cubs win 8-3 over the Reds last night as Willson Contreras continues to rake for his future former team.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, and Parris Campbell might be among the NFL's bottom eight receiver groups, but they are still #1 in the AFC South! &nbsp;Jonathan Taylor ranks on top of the NFL in yet another stat! &nbsp;Matt Ryan does two "small things" exceptionally well that should make the offense operate better. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:45) Pacers may be close to trading Malcolm Brogdon to Atlanta for John Collins, which would be an incredible return for a tainted asset. &nbsp;Pacers picked up Oshea Brissett's option, which is a solid move given how inexpensive he is. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:14) Cubs have a shot tonight to fall closer to the bottom of baseball!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts training camp workouts are one month away, and there are reasons for excitement and worry - The Maniac tops the list of worries! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Indiana Basketball is ranked #15, and the Hoosiers potential to move up lies in the potential of one player to elevate his game. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:30) Malcolm Brogdon needs to go, according to one very eloquent and passionate Pacers fan. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:18) Indy Classic matchup of Ball State and Illinois State brings some very interesting side battles to fans. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:09) High School Football tonight as Cathedral and Fishers scrimmage.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Reich has been surprisingly successful going for it on fourth down, but the fourth quarter issues last season need to be corrected if Colts are to win AFC South this season. &nbsp;His stumping for Carson Wentz burned through some equity. &nbsp;Washington Commanders saying things about Wentz &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:00) Indiana Basketball's nonconference schedule continues to add opponents that will test the Hoosiers. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:20) Kyrie Irving and John Wall are significant problems for the NBA's image. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:05) Cubs tonight after last night's miserable and tedious interview with Jed Hoyer. &nbsp;His personality is less electric than Alec Mills fastball!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts trades during the Ballard era are almost all good. &nbsp;One REALLY wasn't, but even the bad ones were pretty good! &nbsp;Matt Ryan is projected by PFF to improve substantially this season, but the secondary is grade as sub-par. &nbsp;Training camp schedule will be released Wednesday. &nbsp;</p> <p>Indiana Football and Basketball reversed roles in 2019 &amp; 2020, but have shifted back into historical alignment as football has receded to the mean and basketball is favored to win the Big 10! &nbsp;</p> <p>Dan Dakich producer Jimmy Cook named Voice of Roncalli Athletics!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Ballard outside top 10, which is justified, despite Andrew Luck's retirement. &nbsp;The Luck quitting card has officially expired! &nbsp;Matt Ryan was so much better than Carson Wentz in a clean pocket, it's hard not to see the Colts as AFC South favorites! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:35) Deshaun Watson's hearing will begin tomorrow. &nbsp;Long suspension possible, and Jacoby Brissett would be the Browns starter. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:20) Pacers Summer League roster taking shape! &nbsp;Will all draftees play? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:00) Cubs dig out from Alec Mills mediocrity with excellence from two future former Cubs.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts and Pacers have similarities and differences, but is either COMMITTED to winning a championship? &nbsp;</p> <p>Love Bennedict Mathurin bringing some swag to the Pacers! &nbsp;</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Former Colts LB Matthew Adams arrested in Chicago - allegedly had metal piercing bullets? &nbsp;Colts are very good about avoiding those problems! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 6:02) Indiana Basketball to host #2 North Carolina at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge! &nbsp;Jalen Hood-Schifino tells story of how Mike Woodson got the inside track in recruiting his Montverde teammate Malik Reneau! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:50) Bennedict Mathurin ready with upside, according to Tim Legler! &nbsp;And don't sleep on Kendall Brown!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Fantasy Football owners should stay away from Colts, but that doesn't mean the offense will suck. Minus Taylor, the Colts will be productive but starless. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:00) Indiana Pacers net two Canadians - but no ready stars. &nbsp;Bennedict Mathurin will shoot, score, and learn defense. &nbsp;Gonzaga's Andrew Nembhard will be an adequate depth piece at point. &nbsp;Baylor's Kendall Brown has great upside, but will be a project. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 12:30) Cubs hit bottom as fundamental clowns, losing to Pirate in extras.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts Michael Pittman, Nyheim Hines, Parris Campbell, Alec Pierce, Jelani Woods, and Taylor among NFL's youngest group of weapons! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:27) Indiana Pacers most assemble a package of assets attractive enough to compel the Sacramento Kings to present the Kevin Pritchard the fourth overall pick in the NBA Draft so Jaden Ivey can be selected. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:40) IHSAA announces changes to the high school basketball tournaments, but what really changes?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Goose jammed a lot of living into his 55 years, and I have a story that shows you how he rolled as a guy who loved life and his teammates! &nbsp;Goose was also a hell of a good defensive tackle on some very good teams. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:07) Indiana Pacers need to find a way to slide up to #4 to take Jaden Ivey, but can they win a bidding war with the New York Knicks. &nbsp;If they stay at #6 - and they shouldn't - who might their target be? &nbsp;How big a set would Kevin Pritchard need to roll the dice on Shaedon Sharpe. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:20) With the final pick of the Draft, the Pacers choice is clear - if still on the board, the Pacers must take Filipino sensation Kai Sotto! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:55) Cubs 14-5 win doesn't strip their terribleness - but it was more fun to watch than a 14-5 loss!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Ryan ranks behind only Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, and Matthew Stafford among senior slingers! &nbsp;And the youngsters will be better in five years - but not today! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:00) NBA reporters believe Malcolm Brogdon is going to be dealt, but for what? &nbsp;Is Myles Turner going as well? &nbsp;And can the Pacers pry the #4 pick from the Kings so they can draft Jaden Ivey? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:30) Greed is a miserable indulgence, and that's why the LIV Tour - as well as the Ricketts Family, Kyrie Irving, and John Wall are not among my favorite things/people.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts biggest training camp questions will be whether the two Matts can play - and whether Kenny Moore will show up without an extension! &nbsp;The joint practices against the Lions will be fascinating! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) NBA Draft Day is tomorrow, and the Pacers will do everything they can to secure Purdue's Jaden Ivey, including a potential deal to send #6 and Malcolm Brogdon to the Kings for the fourth pick! &nbsp;John Wall has some serious stones for exercising his $47.4 million player option after playing 113 games over the last five seasons at a cost of $158M.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Parris Campbell's broken foot is one thing I cannot blame Carson Wentz for! &nbsp;Colts fans need to breathe deep and grant GM Chris Ballard a little patience in dealing with the thin receiver position! &nbsp;Pacers ready for their chance to get a potential star at #6! &nbsp;Will it be Jaden Ivey, Shaedon Sharpe, Keegan Murray, or Bennedict Mathurin? &nbsp;Hope about a bold dice roll with a boom/bust type and sure thing good player after trading into the rear of the lottery? &nbsp;Former Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan passes away at just 25. &nbsp;Five years ago tomorrow he became a first round pick of the Portland Trailblazers.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Chris Ballard continues to sign defensive linemen, but are very thin at receiver. &nbsp;Will the Colts suffer as Ballard continues to ignore the receiver depth issue? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:15) Jaden Ivey will not workout for the Pacers, but what does Kevin Pritchard need to see from him to know what the Pacers would be getting in the best Purdue Boilermakers pro prospect since Glenn Robinson? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:18) Why does ESPN continue yammering about Kyrie Irving, and can Marquee's broadcast of Cubs games stop with telling us all the ways baseball sucks?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts should own the AFC South, and the reasons are Matt Ryan, Jonathan Taylor, and Michael Pittman. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:13) Shaedon Sharpe showed a beautiful shot at his workout for the Pacers, but fears about his love of the game after not playing last year were not countered in his media availability. &nbsp;Myles Turner and Malcolm Brogdon may be headed to the Hornets and either the Knicks or Wizards!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Would Colts be Super Bowl favorites with Andrew Luck still at quarterback. &nbsp;How did his retirement affect the franchise? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:30) Pacers searching for magic at #6 as they workout Shaedon Sharpe this morning - along with Jake LaRavia and Aaron Thompson. &nbsp;Can Sharpe be the star piece the Pacers covet? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:11) Cubs pay off my guarantee of a win against the Braves. &nbsp;(at 14:30) Mike Pegram steps away from Peegs - Jeff Rabjohns to take over as publisher!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Chris Ballard has put together a team of unselfish and friendly players who love each other, but is that a trait that wins in the NFL? &nbsp;It seems to work for the Warriors in the NBA! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:53) Xavier Booker sounds like he might be a future Hoosier in his interview with Jeff Rabjohns. &nbsp;Indiana has yet to offer Brownsburg's Kanon Catchings - which they may regret. &nbsp;Purdue has offered the 2024 forward with impeccable pedigree. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 14:00) Cubs have lost 10 straight, and the Braves have won 14 straight. &nbsp;Cubs are +155 today, and I guarantee a Cubs win!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Left tackle is a massive position of need for the Colts, and they have two massive candidates for the job. &nbsp;One is a young veteran and the other is an old rookie! &nbsp;There are four other position battles that bear watching, including kicker Rodrigo Blankenship vs. a kicker to be named later! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 8:54) Indiana Basketball knows which seven Big 10 teams it will play twice, and six are projected into the NCAA Tournament. &nbsp;That means a Big 10 title will be earned by the Hoosiers if they win it! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:19) Pacers with another workout tomorrow, but not with anyone projected to be taken in the first round! Who should they take? &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 15:50) Yeah, I'm rooting for Phil Mickelson to shoot 90 today - so does that make me a bad person?</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Colts draft strategy is to value character as a priority, so they are not surprised when a players opts to do something else with his life - as Willis has. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 7:48) Is it hypocritical to hammer Kenny Moore for sitting during minicamp while hoping to benefit from Terry McLaurin doing the same thing to the Commanders? &nbsp;Not in my world! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 9:27) US Open has began, and while I'm mostly indifferent to who wins, I sure would love the LIV Tour guys to miss the cut! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 11:03) Indiana Pacers need a star - and that must be the goal on draft night one week from today. &nbsp;The best shot at getting a star is to draft Jaden Ivey.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>

<p>Khari Willis wasn't at minicamp, and we found out why this morning when he announced his exit from the Colts to devote his life to advancing the gospel. &nbsp;Colts will save $2.7M against the cap, but fortunately the Colts are very deep at safety. &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 5:40) Falcons fans are as positive about Matt Ryan as a quarterback as the Eagles fans were negative about Carson Wentz. &nbsp;Let's hope they are as accurate! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 10:00) Pacers pre-draft workout included the son of NBA royalty who has grown tired of answered questions about dear old dad! &nbsp;</p> <p>(at 13:15) Emmis Indianapolis staff might wind up feeling very good about being acquired by Radio One.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-kent-sterling-show/support</a>