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Sunday, November 25, 2012  T.Y. Hilton scored on a 75-yard punt return and caught an 8-yard TD pass Sunday, leading the Colts to a 20-13 victory over Buffalo.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A preliminary site plan for a new 72,000 seat Bills stadium in downtown Buffalo has been presented.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  Shonn Greene ran for a career-high 161 yards and three touchdowns to power a rejuvenated "Ground-and-Pound" offense that rushed for more than 250 yards, Mark Sanchez was efficient and Tim Tebow made a few big plays in a 35-9 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Linebacker Dwight Freeney, one of the few holdovers on the Indianapolis Colts' heavily remade roster, is questionable to return after injuring an ankle in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Roark rang up seven strikeouts in the opening four frames, including a stretch of four in a row.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck has been selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, followed by Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, who was taken by the Washington Redskins.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Former Onondaga Central standout and Michigan running back Mike Hart has been hired by the Eastern Michigan coaching staff as an offensive quality control assistant.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Jesus Valdez blasted a walkoff two-run double to right-centerfield to give the Syracuse Chiefs (34-45), the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, a thrilling 5-4 win over the Indianapolis Indians (42-41) Friday at Alliance Bank Stadium. Facing a one-run deficit with no runners on and two outs in the ninth, the Chiefs strung together three straight hits capped off by Valdez’ game-winning double. The Chiefs rightfielder finished 2-for-4 on the day with a run and the two RBI.

Friday, July 01, 2011  See Jack pick the winner of the Chiefs vs. Indians game.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Garrett Olson and Stephen Jackson dealt a two-hit gem for the Indianapolis Indians (42-40) as the Syracuse Chiefs (33-45), the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, fell 3-0 Thursday at Alliance Bank Stadium.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Brian Friday and the Indianapolis Indians (41-40) knocked off the Syracuse Chiefs (33-44), the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, 7-3 Wednesday at Alliance Bank Stadium.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  "He's much more of an inside, slam-bang inside runner than we're used to having here," Colts vice chairman Bill Polian said. "We think he brings us a skill set we think we've been missing."

Saturday, April 30, 2011  With the 119th pick in the NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts have selected Delone Carter.

Saturday, January 08, 2011  Nothing personal, Peyton. Rex Ryan and the New York Jets finally got the made-for-TV ending they wanted - they beat you.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  A ho-hum, first-round playoff matchup? Not with the New York Jets back in Indianapolis on Saturday night.