<p>Frank Reich spoke to the media today about Carson Wentz's injury, surgery, and timetable for return. &nbsp;He also express great confidence in Jacob Eason's ability to step in. &nbsp;He was honest about one of those two things.</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>Wentz may decide today whether he will rest and rehab or have foot surgery. &nbsp;If he rests, starting the regular season opener is a possibility. &nbsp;If he opts for surgery, Jacob Eason needs to prepare with urgency because I can't imagine a trade for Nick Foles. &nbsp;Pacers Summer League team looks like a fun group. &nbsp;Cubs CF Rafael Ortega hit three HRs and drove in all five runs of a 6-5 loss. &nbsp;High School Football practices start this morning - let the fun begin!</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>The Pacers got an NBA ready wing in Chris Duarte and a seriously athletic project in Jackson who may pay off sooner rather than later. &nbsp;Conversations with Pritchard, Carlisle, and Jackson reveal goals, plans, and hope! &nbsp;Carson Wentz may miss time with a foot injury. &nbsp;Ryan Kelly may be down for two weeks, and Marcus Brady updates Jacob Eason's progress. Colts kicker Roberto Blankenship welcomes competition.</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 Duarte his a rotational player today and can flat shoot, so the Pacers took him at #13. &nbsp;Isaiah Jackson is a 6'10" freak athlete, has a high ceiling, and defended five spots at Kentucky, so the Pacers traded Aaron Holiday to get him at #22. Colts Carson Wentz sharper in day two. Ryan Kelly hurts elbow. Julie'n Davenport goes on the Covid list. Cubs fire sale continues with Rizzo to the Yankees. &nbsp;Bryant and Kimbrel likely to go today. &nbsp;Will the Cubs lower ticket prices for star-less baseball at Wrigley? &nbsp;Of course not!</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 day two of camp. &nbsp;Wentz better today, but often at the expense of Rok Ya-Sin. &nbsp;We hear from both Blackmon and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who is always eager to preach fundamentals. &nbsp;Pacers should stay at #13, where Moses Moody would be the dream pick. &nbsp;Joey Votto fneeds to be stopped!</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 Camp Day 1 - Marlon Mack and Michael Strachan look great. &nbsp;Rest of the team? &nbsp;Not so much! &nbsp;Pacers decline a reported idiotic trade offer, might be able to get a dynamic franchise level player at #13. &nbsp;Big 12 points decaying finger at ESPN! &nbsp;Cubs fail to adjust to Joey Votto, so he hits TWO MORE home runs!</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>Carson Wentz talks Day 1 rust, Indiana feeling like home, and what makes the Colts special. &nbsp;He also refuses to answer whether he has been vaccinated. &nbsp;Do fans and the Colts have a legitimate expectation for Carson Wentz to reveal his vaccine status and why he made that choice? &nbsp;Pacers were reportedly offered Kyle Kuzma and #22 for #13. &nbsp;They said "NO!" which was exactly the right thing to do!</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 Camp opens with Clydesdales, question marks, and Covid! &nbsp;Crossroads Classic, a beautiful college basketball celebration, being killed by IU and Notre Dame. &nbsp;Indiana Pacers are ready for tomorrow night's challenge, according to Ryan Carr. &nbsp;Cubs need to stick a fastball in Joey Votto's tush.</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>DeForest Buckner, Zaire Franklin, and Kenny Moore all believe Colts can get to the Super Bowl, and all three are vaccinated. &nbsp;Indiana Pacers VP of Player Personnel Ryan Carr says this draft is unique and the front office is ready for draft night.</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>Frank Reich is not sick, but tested positive for Covid. &nbsp;Obviously that is news, but is it news you want to hear? Pacers final pre-draft workout to feature Alex Antetokounmpo, whose brother we know quite well. &nbsp;Texas and OU continue clearing hurdles to re-shape college football. &nbsp;Cubs deal Andrew Chafin to A's.</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 GM Chris Ballard always has a lot to say, and he said a lot about Covid-19 today as he announced Frank Reich has tested positive. &nbsp;Also said wide receiver might be a spot to watch during camp, and that Eric Fisher and Dayo Odeyingbo are right on schedule.</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>Eric Fisher and Dayo Odeyingbo go to the PUP List as expected. Indiana gets commitment from long and cool Georgian Kaleb Banks. &nbsp;Pacers looking for gems in likely final pre-draft workout. &nbsp;Cubs win, and now the misery starts.</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>NFL threatens forfeits and game check loss for teams that cannot play due to players not being vaccinated. &nbsp;Cubs on brink of dealing Bryant, Rizzo, Baez, and/or Kimbrel, so I am live at Wrigley to yell instructions to Jed Hoyer!</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>Questioning Darius Leonard's value at 10% of the salary does not mean I hate Darius or Chris Ballard! Texas and Oklahoma jumping to the SEC was inevitable, and it will change college athletics as we know it. &nbsp;The Big 12 is now on like support.</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 appear to have made the decision to pay Darius Leonard a LOT of cash, and will do the same for Quenton Nelson! Can an outside linebacker and left guard be worth that kind of jack? &nbsp;Pacers worked out Gonzaga's Corey Kispert and Stanford's Ziaire Williams - could there be two more different players in the same draft neighborhood? &nbsp;NBA Finals ratings top network TV!</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>Darius Leonard is going to become a very wealthy man as Colts GM Chris Ballard plays a linebacker as Bill Polian never did! &nbsp;Pacers worked out Gonzaga's Corey Kispert and Stanford's Ziaire Williams, so we get to hear from both in advance of the NBA Draft in eight days. &nbsp;We also found out a little bit about the Covid protocol for Colts Camp and games at Lucas Oil Stadium.</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>Small-market Milwaukee wins championship - so it can be done! Pacers pre-draft workout today include for first round talents, including Gonzaga's Corey Kispert. Giannis Antetokounmpo shows humility rare in the NBA. &nbsp;Cubs come back from the dead with six in the ninth to beat the Cardinals. &nbsp;Grand Haven basketball player attacked during summer basketball tourney, suffers severe concussion. &nbsp;What are we doing to each other?</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>With a healthy roster, the Pacers are only a Giannis away from being in the conversation as the best team in the East. &nbsp;Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is as gifted at making the media dance as he is embarrassing opposing defenses. &nbsp;There is still a chance the Olympics will be cancelled due to Covid concerns.</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>The Colts roster will have 53 players, but five are critical as they try to earn a Super Bowl berth! Bucks have a chance to close out the NBA Finals at home tonight. &nbsp;Javier Baez is playing poorly enough to corrupt any trade value he might have and stay in Chicago.</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 Camp opens in just nine days and less than half the roster has been vaccinated! &nbsp;Indiana Pacers are going to get aggressive as urgency has bloomed! &nbsp;Hoer is going to tear the Cubs down to the studs by trading their stars! &nbsp;1070 AM - Indy's most historic radio frequency will go dark August 2.</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>Hoosiers commit CJ Gunn broke his wrist in the Peach Jam. &nbsp;Colts owner Jim Irsay is an underrated businessman, and bought another one of a kind musical artifact. &nbsp;Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has filled his staff with two assistants with whom he worked in Dallas. &nbsp;Kofi Cockburn is returning to Illinois.</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>The paradox with Indiana University fans is vexing - basketball's mediocrity can't lower passion, while football's recent excellence goes untrusted. &nbsp;Dusty banners versus New Years Day Bowls - who would believe the dusty banners 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>Great players are a requirement for champions. &nbsp;Do the Colts, Pacers, Hoosiers, and Boilermakers have enough greatness to contend for titles? &nbsp;Two of those teams might. &nbsp;Morikawa goes low at The Open Championship! &nbsp;Cubs fire sale starts as disappointing Pederson dealt to Atlanta.</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>What do we really know about Mike Woodson and his roster? &nbsp;We can guess Woodson is a significant upgrade over Archie, but with four players transferring out and another bunch transferring in how can we predict what the Hoosiers will be in 2021-2022. &nbsp;Bryson DeChambeau is The Open Championship's Tool of the Day! &nbsp;Is there a golfer more fun to root against?</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>Pacers can select an all-star with the 13th pick two weeks from tonight, and that is a better return than what the Rockets can offer in return! Chris Paul's turnovers darken the Suns' chance to win Game Four. &nbsp;A college football assistant to "earn" $2.5 million? &nbsp;British Open - great way to start the day this 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>