(Undated) — Here is the latest sports news: NFL combine continues today. Colts won’t re-sign RB Gore. Hawks down Pacers. Report: Pacers to sign Booker. St. John’s drops Butler. Indiana faces Rutgers in New York. Pirates fall to Red Sox.
>>NFL Combine Continues Today
(Indianapolis, IN) — The NFL Scouting Combine continues today in Indianapolis. On today’s schedule, running backs and offensive lineman will take part in the bench press and interviews. Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends will undergo physical measurements and medical exams. Defensive linemen and linebackers are set to arrive and register today.
>>Colts Won’t Re-Sign RB Gore
(Indianapolis, IN) — The Indianapolis Colts are not bringing back Frank Gore. The decision was announced Wednesday, following a meeting between Colts general manager Chris Ballard and the veteran running back. Gore turns 35 in May, but has already made it known he plans to play a 14th season this fall. Gore never missed a start in three seasons with the Colts and is just 76 yards away from passing Curtis Martin for fifth on the NFL’s all-time rushing list. He spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the 49ers.
>>Hawks Down Pacers
(Atlanta, GA) — The Pacers’ rally attempt fell short as they lost to the Hawks 107-102 in Atlanta. Indiana trailed by 20 after three quarters, but got within two points in the final quarter. Bojan Bogdanovic led the Pacers with 26 points, and Victor Oladipo added 22 in defeat. The Pacers visit the Bucks tomorrow.
>>Report: Pacers To Sign Booker
(Indianapolis, IN) — The Pacers are bringing in veteran forward Trevor Booker for the stretch run. Booker was waived by the 76ers yesterday and will sign a minimum deal with Indiana for the rest of the season. In 51 games this season with Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Booker is averaging 6.6 points and 4.7 rebounds.
>>Saint John’s Upends Butler In Overtime
(New York, NY) — Butler couldn’t get it done in double-overtime in a 75-68 loss to Saint John’s in New York. Paul Jorgensen and Kelan Martin each scored 17 points in defeat. The Bulldogs shot just 35-percent from the field in the loss. Butler wraps up the regular season on Saturday at Seton Hall.
>>Big Ten Tournament Tips Off In New York
(New York, NY) — Indiana takes the court tonight in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament in New York City. The sixth-seeded Hoosiers will face Rutgers this evening. Third-seeded Purdue will face off with the winner of the Indiana-Rutgers matchup on Friday.
>>Pirates Fall To Red Sox
(Lee County, FL) — The Pirates blew a three-run lead and fell to the Red Sox 4-3 in Grapefruit League action last night. The Bucs singled in three runs in the third inning. Kyle Crick gave up the go-ahead double to take the loss. Pittsburgh seeks its first win of the spring against Toronto today
