The Indiana Pacers topped the Washington Wizards 114-101 in NBA action from downtown Indianapolis heard last night on the Sports Voice. It’s the Blue and Gold’s first home win of the season. Paskal Siakam led the way for the Pacers with 28 points. Ivica Zubac added a double double: 20 points and 12 rebounds. With the win, the Pacers improve to 4-8. They’ll be back in action tomorrow night when they host the defending NBA champion New York Knickerbockers.
Batesville visits South Dearborn in girls high school basketball tonight. Coverage begins around 7:15 on 103.9 FM and the WRBI App…In other girls games around the area this evening, Milan entertains Hauser; Oldenburg Academy welcomes Shawe Memorial to the Feldhaus; and South Decatur is home against Morristown.
The Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz has been named to the All-MLB Second Team at shortstop. De La Cruz posted his best season in the majors in 2026, becoming just the fourth player in Reds history to reach 30 or more home runs and 30-plus stolen bases in the same season. He hit .283 with 30 homers, 30 doubles, 99 runs scored, 72 RBIs and 30 steals. The 24-year-old De La Cruz was a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award and is a finalist for the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award as well…
Anthony Iaopoce has been hired by the Reds as the club’s assistant hitting coach. The 53-year-old Iapoce replaces Will Remilliard, who was informed last month that he would not be retained. Iaopoce served in the same role with the Houston Astros during the 2026 season. Under his guidance, the Astros led Major League Baseball with 226 home runs, its fifth-most in a single season in franchise history.
In college basketball tonight, Indiana plays Tennessee Tech. Tipoff in Bloomington is at 6:30.
