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Drivers, fans ready for May race tradition

Wednesday, May 21,2003 10 p.m.

Row 1 1. No. 3 Helio Castroneves Dallara-Toyota, 231.725 mph Winner 2001, 2002 2. No. 11 Tony Kanaan Dallara-Honda, 231.006 One race start in 2002 3. No. 27 Robby Gordon Dallara-Honda, 230.205 Eight career starts, top-five finishes in 1994, '95, '99 Row 2 4. No. 9 Scott Dixon G Force-Toyota, 230.099 Rookie 5. No. 26 Dan Wheldon Dallara-Honda, 229.958 Rookie 6. No. 15 Kenny Brack Dallara-Honda, 229.509 Winner 1999

Major AAU Tourney, college scouts come to town for weekend

By Dan Click · Wednesday, May 21,2003 9:41 p.m.

While many people will be taking a break from work over the Memorial Day weekend, some of the top basketball stars in the country will be playing in the third annual Memorial Day Classic tournament.

Athletics receives alumnus donation

By Dan Click · Wednesday, May 21,2003 9:37 p.m.

With all the changes recently to the IU football program, including a new head coach, uniforms and team colors, a change to the facilities was in order.

Castroneves shoots for 3rd win in a row for Penske

By Zack Eldridge · Wednesday, May 21,2003 9:36 p.m.

Helio Castroneves will attempt to make history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, where he'll look to claim his third-consecutive Indy 500 title when the 87th running of the Indy 500 takes place at 11 a.m. Sunday.

Racers maintain strong legacies

By Dan Patrick · Wednesday, May 21,2003 9:36 p.m.

Andretti, Foyt and Unser -- three surnames that will be burned forever into the memories of Indianapolis 500 fans all over the world -- will be in the starting lineup of the 87th running of the Indy 500 Sunday.

Al Unser Jr. regaining control in battle

By Michael Marot · Wednesday, May 21,2003 7:33 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Al Unser Jr. always thought he was in control. On the track, he was a champion. Off it, he enjoyed the good times. His life changed forever on the morning of July 9, 2002. After a night of drinking in Indianapolis, Unser was arrested after his girlfriend accused him of hitting her and leaving her on the side of the highway after an argument. He spent a night in jail and his mugshot was published in newspapers.

Big Ten Championship wins in sight men's and women's teams

Wednesday, May 21,2003 7:32 p.m.

The No. 15 men's track team heads into the 2003 Big Ten Championships this weekend, accompanied by the equally ranked women's team. The University of Minnesota will play host to the event.

Iowa State coach Eustachy replaced found

By David Pitt · Wednesday, May 21,2003 7:31 p.m.

Ames, Iowa -- Wayne Morgan was introduced Wednesday as the basketball coach at Iowa State, succeeding Larry Eustachy and ending a tumultuous two weeks at the school.

IU faces Northwestern in regular season finale

Wednesday, May 21,2003 7:28 p.m.

The IU baseball team takes on the Northwestern Wildcats this weekend in what will be the Hoosiers' final series before the Big Ten tournament. The four-game series begins Friday, leading into a doubleheader Saturday and the series finale Sunday. All games will be played at Sembower Field, with Friday's game starting at 3 p.m., Saturday's doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. and Sunday's finale at 1 p.m.

Woods ties for 29th; Harrington beats Bjorn in playoff

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:48 p.m.

ALVESLOHE, Germany -- Tiger Woods rarely finishes this far back. While Padraig Harrington beat Thomas Bjorn in a one-hole playoff Sunday to win the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open, Woods was never in contention and finished tied for 29th place -- his worst finish in a stroke-play event in two years.

Teams running to success at Big Tens

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:47 p.m.

Accomplishments ran amok at the Big Ten Championships in Minnesota this weekend. The Hoosier men's and women's track teams placed among the top four in the conference championships. Such an impressive display came from remarkable individual performances by both teams.

Big Ten Tourney bid sealed

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:46 p.m.

After the IU baseball team sealed a spot in the Big Ten Tournament Friday and a wash-out Saturday, the Hoosiers battled the Northwestern Wildcats Sunday at home. IU beat the Wildcats 7-0 on Friday, as junior pitcher Chris Behrens took the complete-game victory, allowed only five hits and three walks, and struck out a career-best seven batters. Sophomore Ryan Parker led the IU offensive attack with a two-for-four performance and a two-run homerun in the third inning to give the Hoosiers a 4-0 lead. IU had no errors and amassed five stolen bases.

What a year it would be for a Triple Crown

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim Litke · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:42 p.m.

BALTIMORE, Md. -- They have come in all sizes and colors, with vastly different personalities and every conceivable advantage. There have been big ones and small ones, silver, black and brown ones, the bashful and the born entertainers. They have been piloted by wizards, trained by superstars and owned by blue bloods, princes and captains of American industry. Yet the thing each has been remembered for, finally, was failing to get the job done.

Pistons lose against rested Nets in overtime thriller

By Alyson Brodsy and Joseph White · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:41 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Twelve hours after one of the franchise's biggest victories, the Detroit Pistons were back on the practice court Saturday, defying the skeptics again. With barely any time to celebrate, or even sleep, following Friday night's series-clinching overtime victory at Philadelphia, the Pistons had no trouble getting motivated for the New Jersey Nets. The Nets won the matchup 96-94 in overtime Sunday.

Rain takes practice time from Bump Day contenders

By Dan Patrick · Tuesday, May 20,2003 5:41 p.m.

Rain.The bane of the existence of Indianapolis 500 racers and teams struck again this weekend and took away valuable practice time from teams that could not make it into the field during the May 11 Qualification Day.

Castroneves wins pole; Foyt IV earns spot after contact

By Steve Herman · Monday, May 19,2003 7:48 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A.J. Foyt IV covered as much ground going backward as he did going forward on his first qualification attempt for the Indianapolis 500.

Team falls short in Stanford match-up

Monday, May 19,2003 7:47 p.m.

In the first game of the 2003 NCAA Women's Water Polo Championships, the Hoosiers fell to No. 1 Stanford Cardinal 13-2. This loss places IU at 26-10 while Stanford improves its record to 21-2.

Boilermakers smash IU 20-4

By Marc Samardzija · Monday, May 19,2003 7:47 p.m.

The IU baseball team took to the field Sunday against intrastate rival Purdue for a doubleheader. The Hoosiers looked to this as a chance to earn points in the IU-Purdue Titan Series, as well as a boost before heading into the Big Ten Championships in two weeks. However, it was anything but a good day for the Hoosiers as the team dropped both games. After taking a 10-3 loss early in the day, freshman pitcher Ryan Parker stated the team would need to get better pitching and run support. Instead, Purdue picked up right where they left off by beating the Hoosiers 20-4. Things got off to a bad start for IU in the second inning when senior Daniel Underwood drove in his 11th homer of 2003. Purdue senior Nick McIntyre crushed his 10th homer of the season to start.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, May 9,2003 1:36 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A.J. Foyt IV escaped injury when he crashed his car Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was cleared to continue practicing for the Indianapolis 500. Foyt, a rookie driving for his grandfather, a four-time Indy champion, spun coming out of the fourth turn and brushed the wall. The car spun back around as it skidded down the track and hit the outside wall a second time, damaging the rear end. The elder Foyt said a cut left rear tire caused the 19-year-old driver to lose control. The crash was the second since practice began this week for the race May 25.

Mets catcher may make move to first

By Alyson Brodsy and Josh Dubow · Friday, May 9,2003 1:35 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Baseball's best-hitting catcher might eventually be moving out from behind the plate. After years of speculation, the New York Mets talked with All-Star catcher Mike Piazza on Thursday about beginning the process of learning to play first base.

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