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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, April 21-27

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 25 1950 — Charles Cooper, an All-American from Duquesne playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, becomes the first black to be picked in the NBA...

Dolphins place RT Austin Jackson on IR, sign OT Eric Fisher

By Alanis Thames Dec. 05, 2022 02:38 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have placed right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve and signed 2013 No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher to address...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Roughing-the-passer call prompts officiating scrutiny

By Dave Skretta Oct. 10, 2022 10:29 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs against Kansas City Chiefs' L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Grounded running game has Colts searching for solutions

By Michael Marot Oct. 03, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Colts trying to find solutions for protection problems

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Tyquan Lewis (94) and Yannick Ngakoue (91) run a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts counting on Ryan, improved defense to make playoff run

By Michael Marot Aug. 23, 2022 10:31 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts' Stephon Gilmore makes a catch during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Indianapolis, Ind., on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. A late-season collapse kept the Indianapolis Colts out of last year's playoffs. They don't plan to make the same mistake twice. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ryan, revamped Colts focus on making playoff run in 2022

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson runs during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. Hutchinson is expected to be taken in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Top of NFL draft could lack skill position players

By Josh Dubow Apr. 27, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Colts may use draft on offense after beefing up defense

By Michael Marot Apr. 22, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Colts seeking offensive reinforcements on draft weekend

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Colts open free agency with 2 trades, re-sign 4 players

By Michael Marot Mar. 16, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Eric Fisher (79) drops into pass protection during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard faces a litany of questions as free agency opens. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts face plenty of decisions heading into free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:06 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) puts pressure on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Colts' GM hopes to address late collapse in offseason

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2022 05:50 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Late-season collapse proves costly, Colts miss playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) carries the ball up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts eye playoff berth, Jags brace for 'Klown out' finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:21 PM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden stands on the sideline during an NFL football game in October 1978. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
Pivotal game for Colts, Raiders could have playoff impact

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman (11) tries to leap over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts take advantage of Ballard's emphasis on roster depth

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2021 05:49 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16

By David Brandt Dec. 25, 2021 11:29 PM EST

Members of the Indianapolis Colts jog out of the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 12/19/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:13 PM EST