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Former Milwaukee Bucks player Junior Bridgeman, center, stands with, from left, co-owner Jimmy Haslam, broadcaster Marques Johnson, coach Doc Rivers and player Khris Middleton after a press conference announcing his purchase in a minority stake of the NBA franchise Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Milwaukee. Bridgeman, an East Chicago native, died March 11 at the age of 71. (Steve Megargee/AP)

Hutton: East Chicago basketball legend Bridgeman excelled on and off the court

March 20, 2025 at 4:21 p.m.

East Chicago native Junior Bridgeman, who had a 12-year NBA career before launching a successful business empire, died unexpectedly in Louisville on March 11. He was 71.

Earl H. Smith Jr. speaks at the Gary Sports Hall of Fame press conference at Indiana University Northwest Arts & Sciences Building in Gary on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Post-Tribune)

Hutton: Earl Smith Jr. leaves an indelible athletic legacy in Gary

January 19, 2025 at 8:03 a.m.

Earl Smith Jr. was athletic royalty in a city that adored their sports heroes.

Hutton: John Mutka’s dedication to family, NWI sports made him a legend

May 19, 2024 at 12:45 p.m.

In the early days, John Mutka showed me the art of working a press box.

Griffith, Hammond boys basketball seasons canceled because of brawl

June 16, 2018 at 7:31 p.m.

The Indiana High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2014-15 boys basketball season for Griffith and Hammond high schools in the wake of a brawl that occurred...

IHSAA cancels Griffith, Hammond boys basketball seasons after brawl

June 16, 2018 at 1:32 a.m.

The Indiana High School Athletic Association has canceled the remainder of the 2014-15 boys basketball season for Griffith and Hammond high schools in the wake of a brawl that occurred...

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

August 18, 2021 at 11:29 p.m.

Northern Illinois' come-from-behind 18-17 victory over San Jose State in the Big West opener for both teams Saturday broke a two-game losing streak for the Huskies, and gave NIU some...

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

August 19, 2021 at 1:29 a.m.

It was a tale of two halves for Northern Illinois in its 34-21 loss to Louisville on Saturday. NIU coach Charlie Sadler is wondering what he has to do to...

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES: ALVAREZ SHARP, WHITE SOX TIP TEXAS

August 18, 2021 at 11:51 p.m.

Friday night, it was Wilson Alvarez's turn to pitch a throwback game. A throwback to last year, when the Sox led the American League in earned-run average and were atop...

FOOTBALL TEAMS COPE WITH SIZZLING HEAT

August 18, 2021 at 11:01 p.m.

At 6 feet 2 inches, 230 pounds and an outstanding offensive lineman for one of the area's most competitive high school football teams, Kevin Dowling may have appeared invulnerable to...

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