(Undated) — Here is the latest sports news: McDaniels flakes on Colts, stays in New England. Pacers visit Pelicans. Purdue hosts Ohio State tonight. Spring training almost here.
>>McDaniels Passes On Colts To Stay With Pats
(Foxboro, MA) — Josh McDaniels is staying in New England. The Colts are confirming the Patriots’ offensive coordinator has changed his mind and will not become head coach of Indianapolis. The Colts reached agreement with McDaniels earlier on Tuesday and had announced an introductory press conference for Wednesday, which has since been canceled. The team released a statement saying they’re were surprised to learn Tuesday evening that McDaniels wouldn’t be taking the job after previously agreeing to contract terms. ESPN reports Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave McDaniels a raise to remain with them and not leave for Indianapolis.
>>Pacers Visit Pelicans
(New Orleans, LA) — The Pacers hit the road tonight as they visit the New Orleans Pelicans. The quick two-game road trip wraps up Friday night at first-place Boston. At 30-and-25, Indiana holds the sixth seed in the East. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.
>>Purdue Hosts Ohio State
(West Lafayette, IN) — The third-ranked Purdue Boilermakers clash with number-16 Ohio State tonight in Big Ten action at Mackey Arena. Since a loss to Western Kentucky on November 23rd, Purdue has reeled off a school-record 19 consecutive wins. The Boilermakers are unbeaten in the Big Ten. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m.
>>College Hoops Roundup
(Undated) — In college hoops action last night, Butler fell to fifth-ranked Xavier 98-93 in overtime. The Bulldogs dropped to 17-and-8 and visit top-ranked Villanova on Saturday. Notre Dame knocked off Boston College 96-85, Ball State edged Bowling Green 59-56, and Indiana State fell to Missouri State, 81-62.
