Tyrese’s Sacrifice, FICO News & Kendrick Goes Ivy League

Pacers Nation, this one’s emotional. Tyrese Haliburton is now recovering after undergoing Achilles surgery—an injury he pushed through during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Yes, you read that right. Tyrese played through Games 6 and 7 with a strained calf and ended up with a torn Achilles in his pursuit of a championship for Indiana.

His words say it all: “Torn Achilles and all, I don’t regret it… I’d do it again to fight for this city and my brothers.”
That’s not just hustle—that’s heart. That’s leadership. Indy, we couldn’t be more proud. Rest up, Tyrese. You gave us everything.

Now let’s talk about something that hits your wallet. If you’ve ever used services like Klarna, Afterpay, or Affirm—your payments now count toward your credit score. FICO just made the update official. That means those “4 easy payments” are now showing up on your credit report. So use wisely and pay on time—because every swipe adds up.

And in the world of higher education, Kendrick Lamar just hit the syllabus. Temple University is offering a brand-new course titled Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of the M.A.A.D. City, diving into his lyrics, legacy, and influence—all through an Afrocentric lens. Now that’s a masterclass in culture.

That’s The Fix—I’m Karen Vaughn!