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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
NFL Owner Jim Irsay Passes Away With Inspiring Message To Indiana Pacers
To those who knew and loved Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts who died on Wednesday at the age of 65, it made perfect sense. In the Colts announcement, they wrote, "Jim's dedication to and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed.'' That commitment went beyond just football; he's well-known in Indiana for making a series of private cash donations to the underserved and to citizens who were struggling for whatever reason. And the commitment extended to all things Indy, including the Indiana Pacers of the NBA. Irsay, the Colts said, died "peacefully in his sleep" ... but only after going on X one final time for one final tweet. And fittingly, that message was about the community and about sports. Posted just before noon the day he died? "Go PACERS," he wrote, as he wished the organization and "our city" good luck ahead of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the New York Knicks. On Wednesday night, the Pacers recorded a 138-135 Game 1 win over the Knicks in OT. The Pacers responded ... as did their ownership. Pacers posted a statement from team owner Herb Simon called Irsay a "dear friend" and credited him in having helped shape Indianapolis into "the sports capital it is today." Irsay, the son of former Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay, was a ball boy for the team as a kid, became its GM at age 25, and became a face of the NFL for years after that. "Some of Jim's fondest memories came from his youth working training camps in Baltimore and growing relationships with players, coaches, and staff whom he considered his extended family," the Colts wrote. "He worked in every department before he was named the youngest general manager in team history in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis." Many players have expressed their grief over Irsay's passing, including the iconic Peyton Manning, with whom he won a Super Bowl. "I am heartbroken to hear about Jim Irsay's passing," Manning wrote on Instagram Wednesday. "He was an incredibly generous and passionate owner and I will always be indebted to him for giving me my start in the NFL. His love for the Colts and the city of Indy was unmatched. His impact on the players who played for him will not be forgotten." Irsay was sometimes a controversial figure (in part due to his self-admitted struggles with alcohol and painkillers), and always a colorful one. But as Pat McAfee once said, "You're talking about a guy who's been around the Colts his entire life, who personifies the Horseshoe." And he personifies the city as well ... in a way that includes the Pacers run to the NBA Finals. Related: Caitlin Clark Declares Pacers 'The Greatest' After Playoff Thriller vs. Knicks Related: Inside How Pacers Managed Playoff Comeback in Game 1 OT Over Knicks Copyright 2025 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
Axios
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died in his sleep Wednesday at age 65, per a post from the team. The big picture: Under Irsay's decades of leadership, the Colts won 10 division titles, two AFC championships and Super Bowl XLI in the 2006 season with quarterback Peyton Manning and coach Tony Dungy. Flashback: Irsay joined the Colts staff in 1982 and became the general manager in 1984 at age 24 when the team moved from Baltimore to Indianapolis. He became the sole owner in 1997. "Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed," the Colts said in a statement posted to the team's social media accounts. "Jim will be deeply missed by his family, the Colts organization, and fans everywhere, but we remain inspired by his caring and unique spirit." What they're saying:"I am heartbroken to hear about Jim Irsay's passing. He was an incredibly generous and passionate owner and I will always be indebted to him for giving me my start in the NFL," Peyton Manning shared on Instagram. "His love for the Colts and the city of Indy was unmatched. His impact on the players who played for him will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone in the Colts community." "Heartbreaking," former Colts long snapper Matt Overton wrote on X. "His passion for the Colts and the game was always evident. Forever grateful to him and the honor to wear the Horseshoe. God Bless you boss man, the Irsay family and all of Colts Nation." Between the lines: A cause of death was not shared, but Irsay had health problems for years. He battled lifelong substance addiction, a topic he opened up about in an interview with Real Sports on HBO in 2023 where he revealed at least 15 trips to rehab and one overdose in his past. He said he was able to overcome his alcohol addiction and hadn't had a drink since 2002. But a painkiller addiction sparked by dozens of surgeries and chronic pain tied to his powerlifting career continued to be a daily fight. His struggle became public in 2014 when Irsay was arrested in Carmel for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and suspended for six games. Zoom in: In his final X post shared around noon Wednesday, Irsay continued to show his love and support for Indy. "Go PACERS. Good luck to Herb, the entire @Pacers organization, and our city! 💪❤️," he wrote. "Jim took the time today to cheer us on — he was more than the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, he was a transformative figure in our city and state, a passionate advocate for the community, and someone whose generosity, vision and spirit touched countless lives," Pacers Sports & Entertainment owner Herb Simon and the Simon family said in a statement. "Jim helped shape our city into the sports capital it is today, and his legacy, both on and off the field, will continue to inspire us and generations to come. On behalf of our family, we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Irsay family, the Colts organization, fans and all who loved Jim. He will be sorely missed." Zoom out: Irsay was also known for his philanthropic efforts in the community. The Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay opened in 2015 just east of Lucas Oil Stadium. Irsay launched the Kicking The Stigma effort in 2020 to raise awareness for matters related to mental health and fight feelings of shame associated with mental illness. Since its establishment, the program has committed $312 million to mental health research and provided $6.4 million in action grants to nonprofits. He also had a passion for music, assembling a collection of unique rock 'n' roll memorabilia and creating and leading The Jim Irsay Band. Justin's thought bubble: I had the chance to see a small portion of the legendary Jim Irsay Collection last weekend at Seattle's Museum of Popular Culture. Irsay provided John Coltrane's 1966 Yamaha Alto Saxophone, Miles Davis' 1980 Martin Committee Trumpet and a cape worn by James Brown throughout the '60s and '70s to an exhibit dedicated to the legacy of Black music. "My purpose in building this collection was to preserve, protect and share items that tell inspiring stories about dreaming big, overcoming obstacles and accomplishing great things in life," Irsay said in a statement.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where do Texas Longhorns rank in USA TODAY Sports 'too-early' 2025 Top 25?
Where do Texas Longhorns rank in USA TODAY Sports 'too-early' 2025 Top 25? USA TODAY Sports has released a "way to early" Top 25 ranking for the upcoming 2025 season. While the Texas Longhorns are not No. 1, they are in the top five. Despite losing 14 players to the NFL Draft, including quarterback Will Howard, the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes are the No. 1 team. Of course, Texas travels to Columbus for the first game of the season to face off in the Horseshoe. We'll find out quickly who is the better team at the start. Coming in at No. 2 is the Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State returns offense linchpins QB Drew Allar and RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen. With defense that's typically stout, the Nittany Lions should make a deep playoff run. Texas is No. 3 in the pre-preseason rankings. Like the Buckeyes, the Horns will have a lot of holes to fill, including at QB. But the Longhorns new quarterback is known commodity Arch Manning. Here's what USA TODAY said about Texas' spot in the list: The Arch Manning era begins in Austin. Expectations will be unrealistic, and the reality is that Manning has limited game experience against SEC competition. Complicating matters are some unsettled situations at receiver and on the offensive and defensive lines. But this is a team full of talent compiled through strong recruiting classes and targeted transfers. Look for Ryan Wingo to emerge as Manning's top target and for the defense to be led by LB Anthony Hill and DL Colin Simmons. Georgia and Clemson round out the top five. LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, Alabama and Miami make up the rest of the top ten. Overall there are nine SEC teams in the ranking and six Big Ten teams. Texas A&M is not included in this poll.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fires keep Hays crews busy on Wednesday
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Hays Fire Department responded to two fires on Wednesday morning. The first call came in at 11:16 a.m. Crews were sent to 413 W. 14th St. for a house fire. When firefighters arrived, the front porch was fully involved. The fire had started spreading into the home. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the flames and put out hot spots. An improperly discarded cigarette is likely the cause. About 40 minutes later, around 11:55 a.m., fire crews were called to the Horseshoe Bar and Grill at 1002 E. 8th St. A fire had broken out in the kitchen. Crews acted quickly and had it under control in minutes. The fire was investigated and determined to be accidental. Kansas day care workers plead guilty to infant abuse charges No injuries were reported in either fire. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino getting multi-million dollar upgrade
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel and Casino is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation that will be completed by Summer 2025. According to a press release, the remodel includes more than 600 hotel rooms inside Horseshoe Bossier City. Every room will be refreshed or remodeled to some capacity, including 12 suites on the top floor of the hotel tower and the addition of a new 'pet-friendly' floor. The hotel tower elevator landings and hallways will also be renovated. 'We want to offer our guests a new experience, something they can be excited about, and we think that they're going to be enthusiastic about the refresh we're doing to our rooms here at Horseshoe,' said Whitney Willingham, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Horseshoe Bossier City. 'We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through the construction; we can't wait to show off the final product.' Bossier Farmers Market is back this Saturday, for real this time The release added that Horseshoe Bossier City boasts a 25,000-square-foot casino floor featuring more than 850 of the latest slot machines, 54 high-energy table games, and a state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook that offers three betting windows, 20 self-serve betting kiosks, and three VIP viewing sections. 'The destination is home to Jack Binion's Steak House, Horseshoe's signature fine dining experience that serves steaks as legendary as the man whose name is on the door,' the release stated. 'For wine lovers, Casa di Amici offers a wide selection of wines and charcuterie boards created with the best meats, cheeses, and accoutrements from around the world. 'Other restaurant options at Horseshoe Bossier City include 8 oz. Burger Bar, Double Down Dogs, Jasmine's Noodle Bar, and a taste of southern seafood at The Port.' Bossier City nonprofit exec. win's 2025's 'Remarkable Woman of the Year' According to the release, guests at Horseshoe Bossier City can experience live entertainment at The Riverdome, an 11,522-square-foot concert venue that blends the greatest names in entertainment with an intimate nightclub atmosphere, or every weekend at the 1931 Lounge. Rooms remain available for guests amid construction. For more information or to book a room, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
