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Indianapolis can’t open Lucas Oil with a win

If this is what life in Lucas Oil Stadium is like, the Colts might want to move back to the RCA Dome. Indianapolis christened its $720-million stadium with a 29-13 Opening Day loss to the Chicago Bears — Indy’s first loss in September or October since 2004 when it lost 27-24 in its season opener against the New England Patriots. The Colts, favored by more than a touchdown, never led by more than three points and trailed the Bears for most of the game

IU basketball players experience unusual anonymity

Basketball players tend to stand out on campus. They’re much taller than the average student, and they’re typically decked from head-to-toe in brand-new IU apparel.

Plethora of rushing scores squash Racers

Last week, it was Kellen Lewis owning all of the yards on the ground. On Saturday, IU coach Bill Lynch split it among a tandem of running backs. The Hoosiers (2-0) easily beat Murray State, 45-3, and commanded the game throughout the evening. Murray State, a Football Championship Series school, was overmatched against an IU team that wracked up 477 yards of total offense.

Georgetown transfer part of IU’s future

Doc Rivers had just finished restoring Boston’s rich basketball tradition when it hit him. Hot Pockets.

IU uses past upset as incentive to keep focus

Last week, the IU football team made a mockery out of its season opener against Western Kentucky, a team just recently inducted into college football’s top tier. On Saturday, the Hoosiers host a team that didn’t quite make the cut.

Young Hoosiers set for next big test

Volleyball set to host adidas Classic

Women’s team led by 7 juniors who have already taken program to new level

When one looks at a breakdown of the 2008 IU women’s soccer team, a number will stick out ­– zero. Zero is how many seniors this year’s team has on its roster.

4 freshmen from St. Louis area hope to help the men’s team earn National Championship No. 8

From the Cardinals to Nelly, the Gateway Arch to Budweiser, St. Louis’ influence spreads beyond its borders, and IU men’s soccer is reaping the benefits.

IU prepares for another road test this weekend

Getting to know all about you

IU looks to win 3rd Hoosier Classic when they open at Armstrong

Murray State might as well stay home

Tune in to Hoosier Sidelines for a preview of the game.

Georgetown transfer part of IU’s future

Doc Rivers had just finished restoring Boston’s rich basketball tradition when it hit him. Hot Pockets.

New weapons arm offense

For a significant part of 2008, Bloomington will get a good look at the future.

Hurricane is routine for Saints veterans

Safina beats Pennetta; a Williams is up next

Link to IU men's basketball schedule for 2008-2009

Winter of discontent

2008 proffered an unusually harsh spring in Indiana, and I think we both know I’m not talking about the freeze that didn’t lift til May. No, Hoosier nation was in a well-documented tailspin that began slowly last October and took off like a bell curve in April.Such was the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of Crean.Guess what, kids? It’s not summer anymore.Sure, the solstice technically comes Sept. 22. But summer ends on Labor Day, and the IU basketball team’s era of good feelings came to a halt this afternoon with the announcement of the Big Ten schedule, soon followed by IU’s own 2008-2009 slate.

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