Carlie Irsay-Gordon delivered a strong message to the fed-up Colts fans.

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon didn’t have the dramatic press conference that many fans had hoped for

A seven-game losing streak to close out the season wasn’t enough for Carlie Irsay-Gordon to make changes. In her end-of-season press conference, she announced that head coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard would return for 2026.

Daniel Jones’ career year ended when he tore his Achilles in Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The desperate Colts brought a 44-year-old Philip Rivers out of his five-year retirement, but he wasn’t able to provide the miracles they needed.

Irsay-Gordon’s press conference went viral on Monday. The reason isn’t flattering. Fans were simply upset with her messages and defense of Steichen and Ballard.

“That Carlie Irsay press conference was the biggest disaster imaginable. All the talking points we knew she was going to spew but sounded even dumber than I thought she would. Colts fans, see you right back here next year. Scam artist team with no direction. They only care about winning enough to sell tickets. ZERO championship hope,” a fan said.

“After I heard Ballard was staying I bottomed out on hope. Then I listen to Carlie Gordon Irsay and somehow sank that much lower. We are doomed,” said another.

Irsay-Gordon acknowledged she was “pissed” over the disappointing end to the season. Per ESPN’s Benjamin Solak, the 2025 Colts became the first team in the Super Bowl to finish the season with a losing record after being six games over .500.

Indy started 8-2 before losing its final seven games. Obviously, there’s no telling how different the season would be if Jones were healthy.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon Is Taking A Giant Risk By Running It Back

Carlie Irsay-Gordon (Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)
The Colts are now 70-78-1 in Ballard’s nine years as a GM. They have two playoff appearances, one postseason win and zero AFC South division crowns. Their postseason drought has been extended to five seasons.

Steichen is now 25-26-0 as a head coach. The Colts have given him and Ballard more than enough opportunities to turn the organization around and get them into the playoffs. But alas, a historic second-half meltdown isn’t enough to warrant changes.

These two men haven’t shown the ability to build a long-term winner. But there’s enough progress in the eyes of Carlie Irsay-Gordon to keep the tandem together. Surely, this is their last chance to prove to her that they’re the right people for the job.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.