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Zionsville junior LB Kellen Riddle leads Eagles with 72 stops ahead of Oct. 30 sectional semifinal

Zionsville High junior linebacker Kellen Riddle has a team-high 72 total stops and is averaging eight tackles per game, the Indianapolis Colts’ player profile says. Zionsville (7-2) is scheduled to host Brownsburg (9-0) on Oct. 30 in a Class 6A Sectional 5 semifinal.

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Fans criticize Jonathan Taylor after RB pushes back on Colts 'rebuild' and trade talk

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor pushed back on trade and 'rebuild' questions in remarks quoted by Colts.com on Oct. 30, 2026, and a Pro Football Network roundup says social-media users criticized his response.

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Indianapolis Monthly lists area events for Oct. 30–Nov. 8, from Pacers game to Spirit & Place

Indianapolis Monthly’s events roundup for Oct. 30–Nov. 8 lists concerts, festivals, theater and family activities across central Indiana, including the Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Oct. 31 and the Spirit & Place Festival Nov. 5–8.

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P a g e | 1 Indy Parks 2025 Special Event Permit Application Submitted applications do NOT guarantee event approval. Indy Parks Mission Statement: To provide enriching experiences for all. Permit Process The Special Event Permit proc ↗

Oct 30, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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IHSAA semistate draw lists Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 sessions; Gainbridge Fieldhouse slated for Nov. 7

The Indianapolis Star links to IHSAA public-draw records that list semistate volleyball sessions on Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 2026, and identify Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the venue for the Nov. 7 session. The linked draw includes match pairings and recorded set scores and final results.

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Colts release veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt, Roundtable reports

The linked Roundtable report says the Indianapolis Colts released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt in a roster move announced Oct. 29, 2026. The report also details Pratt’s recent stint and statistics, injury returns at linebacker, and two roster additions.

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NFL news roundup: A.J. Brown sidelined by knee injury; Jadarian Price back at practice ↗

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Colts trade Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks

Fox59 published a report on 2026-10-28 saying the Indianapolis Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. A Colts.com announcement linked in the Fox59 item says the Colts received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in the deal.

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Colts trade G Quenton Nelson to Seattle Seahawks for 2 future NFL Draft picks ↗

Oct 28, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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76ers rally with 39-21 fourth quarter to beat Pacers 114-109

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-109 on Oct. 28, 2026, closing with a 39-21 fourth-quarter run, per the Basketball-Reference box score.

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Colts trade All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks; DeForest Buckner dealt to 49ers, reports say

On Oct. 28, 2026, Colts.com and team releases show Indianapolis traded All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and later sent defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. Seahawks.com says the Nelson deal is pending a physical and sends two draft picks to Indianapolis.

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Seahawks Acquire All-Pro Guard Quenton Nelson In Trade With Colts, Pending Physical ↗

After trading DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Colts focus on controllable present, not uncontrollable future ↗

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Colts trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, DeForest Buckner to 49ers; WISH‑TV contributor reacts

The Indianapolis Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers on 2026-10-28, the team announced. WISH‑TV published a local contributor's reaction and a discussion of potential roster shakeups.

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Colts trade G Quenton Nelson to Seattle Seahawks for 2 future NFL Draft picks ↗

Colts acquire 2027 fourth-round pick in exchange for DT DeForest Buckner in trade with San Francisco 49ers ↗

Seahawks Acquire All-Pro Guard Quenton Nelson In Trade With Colts, Pending Physical ↗

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Andrean coach Chris Skinner reaches 100th career win in sectional quarterfinals, Colts recap

The Indianapolis Colts’ Indiana Football Digest Insider on 2026-10-28 recaps sectional quarterfinals, saying Andrean coach Chris Skinner notched his 100th career victory in a 38-20 win over Griffith and listing multiple player milestones, team streaks and coaching moves.

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS | Regional Radio Sports Network ↗

Oct 28, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Colts agree to trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for two draft picks

NFL.com attributed the report to NFL Network and ESPN reporters. Seattle will send Indianapolis a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round draft pick. The Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. The report was published by NFL.com.

Oct 27, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Purdue and coach Matt Painter agree to contract extension through 2030–31, release says

Purdue University and men’s basketball coach Matt Painter have agreed to an amended contract through the 2030–31 season, subject to full approval by the university’s trustees, according to Purdue Athletics’ Oct. 27 announcement. Purdue says the agreement raises Painter’s annual compensation and enhances retention and performance bonuses. It has not released the amounts; details are expected after the board acts. The university cited a 106-game sellout streak at Mackey Arena and strong fan and donor support in announcing the agreement. For the business of college sports in West Lafayette, the trustees’ decision and the contract’s financial terms are the next milestones. The extension is not yet final.

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Oct 28, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Colts trade DeForest Buckner to 49ers for 2027 fourth-round pick

Indianapolis traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 27 for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, the Colts announced. The move sends Buckner back to the team that selected him seventh overall in 2016. Indianapolis acquired him in a 2020 trade. Across seven Colts seasons, the team credits Buckner with 47 sacks in 95 games.

Oct 27, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Josh Pierson to make 2027 NTT INDYCAR Series debut with AJ Foyt Racing in No. 4 Chevrolet

AJ Foyt Racing and INDYCAR reported Oct. 27, 2026 that Josh Pierson signed a multiyear deal to move to the NTT INDYCAR Series in 2027 with AJ Foyt Racing and will drive the team’s No. 4 Chevrolet; a primary sponsor will be announced later.

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FROM YOUNGEST EVER AT LE MANS TO INDYCAR ROOKIE: JOSH PIERSON JOINS AJ FOYT RACING IN A MULTI-YEAR DEAL - AJ Foyt Racing ↗

Oct 27, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Nikita Johnson completed first INDYCAR SERIES test at Barber Motorsports Park

The linked IndyCar feature says Nikita Johnson tested an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car for Dale Coyne Racing at Barber Motorsports Park on Oct. 27, 2026, sharing the entry with FIA Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne. IndyCar says the session let the 2026 INDY NXT champion sample the physical demands of INDYCAR machinery as he considers a possible next step in 2027.

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Leonardo Escorpioni to move into INDY NXT with HMD Motorsports in 2027

HMD Motorsports announced on 2026-10-27 that 16-year-old Brazilian-American Leonardo Escorpioni will join its INDY NXT by Firestone lineup for 2027. INDYCAR reported the promotion followed Escorpioni’s runner-up finish in the 2026 USF Pro 2000 championship.

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HMD Motorsports Welcomes Leonardo Escorpioni to 2027 INDY NXT by Firestone Lineup : HMD Motorsports ↗

Oct 27, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Colts release unofficial Week 8 depth chart for Jacksonville

The Indianapolis Colts released an unofficial depth chart for their Week 8 game at Jacksonville on 2026-10-27, listing Daniel Jones as the starting quarterback and naming starters and primary backups across offense, defense and special teams; coach Shane Steichen said two players eligible to return from IR will not practice this week.

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Colts fall 16-10 to Vikings; WISH-TV says closing games is a Steichen‑era 'biggest bugaboo'

The Indianapolis Colts lost 16-10 to the Minnesota Vikings and were held scoreless in the second half, WISH-TV reports. WISH-TV's Colts Insider Kevin Bowen criticized the team's finishing and recurring closing problems under coach Shane Steichen; Colts.com published Steichen's postgame breakdown and said he will stick with Daniel Jones.

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Shane Steichen: Colts at Vikings postgame ↗

Oct 26, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

CENTRAL INDIANA BUSINESS

South Bend Tribune says Notre Dame plans to broaden wide receiver roles

The South Bend Tribune reported Oct. 26, 2026 that Notre Dame football coaches plan to broaden how the program uses its wide receivers. BusinessIndy has not independently verified the Tribune’s account.

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Colts coach Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones will remain starting QB

Shane Steichen told the Colts' postgame/Week 7 video pages and a same-day NBC Sports report on Oct. 26, 2026, that Daniel Jones will stay the team's QB1 as Indianapolis heads to Jacksonville in Week 8, adding he hasn’t lost confidence and 'He knows he’s got to play better.'

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Shane Steichen: Colts at Vikings postgame ↗

Shane Steichen: Week 7 recap, Colts at Vikings ↗

Oct 26, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Jim Sorgi names celebrating with family, teammates as favorite memory from Colts' Super Bowl XLI win

Former Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi told WISH-TV his favorite memory from the Colts’ Super Bowl XLI run was celebrating on the field with family, friends and teammates. He also cited several key moments from that playoff run, including Coach Tony Dungy’s AFC Championship halftime speech.

Oct 26, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →

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Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Indiana Sports Corp celebrate statewide reading champions at Pleasant Crossing Elementary

A Pacers Foundation post says Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Indiana Sports Corp celebrated statewide reading champions at Pleasant Crossing Elementary.

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NBA.com posts 'Game Rewind: Pacers at Nets' (Oct. 26, 2026)

The linked NBA.com story, titled "Game Rewind: Pacers at Nets," published Oct. 26, 2026, provides a game recap of the Indiana Pacers' matchup at the Brooklyn Nets, the linked report says.

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IndyStar: Jonathan Taylor's wife says 'my life is now a Colts transaction watch'

The Indianapolis Star published a story on Oct. 26, 2026 whose headline quotes Jonathan Taylor’s wife saying, "My life is now a Colts transaction watch," in the context of reported trade rumors, the linked IndyStar report says.

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