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Knight claims his 800th victory

By Alyson Brodsy and Betsy Blaney · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:12 a.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- With fans chanting his name and the magic number, Bob Knight entered the 800 club Wednesday night. Knight became only the fourth Division I coach to win 800 games, reaching the mark by guiding Texas Tech over Nebraska 75-49.

IU announces recruits

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:11 a.m.

After inheriting much of his freshmen class last year, coach Gerry DiNardo made his first full recruiting mark on the IU football program Wednesday on signing day. DiNardo announced 26 letters of intent, 14 defensive and 12 offensive, from players spanning everywhere from Bloomington to Germany.

Dejected Davis a no show at post-game press conference

By Matt Pera · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:10 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- OK, so IU has been struggling on the road. That can be expected when playing the likes of Purdue, Michigan State and Louisville. But this was Northwestern, who had yet to win a Big Ten game. And nearly half of the crowd at Welsh-Ryan Arena was wearing Cream and Crimson.

Hoosiers fall to Wildcats for first time in 15 years

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Thursday, Feb. 6,2003 2:08 a.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. -- The Hoosiers didn't even win the tip. Nor did the IU men's basketball team get more rebounds or more steals. All it can boast is more turnovers and a fourth consecutive loss. Road games have not been kind to the Hoosiers (14-7, 4-4 Big Ten).

on the SIDELINES

Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:57 p.m.

AKRON, Ohio -- LeBron James' attorney asked a court Tuesday to block a ruling that barred the basketball high school superstar from playing for the rest of the season. NEWARK, N.J. -- Jayson Williams' trial for Feb. 18 was called off Tuesday when an appeals court agreed to consider dismissing manslaughter charges against the former NBA star. The IU Table Tennis Club will host the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Ohio Division Tournament on Feb. 9 in HPER 293 from noon to 4 p.m.

IUSF halts Mini 500 race tradition

By Gavin Lesnick · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:51 p.m.

After nearly a half century of races, the historical Mini 500 is just that -- history. A decline in competition and spectator interest as well as worn-down tricycles forced the IU Student Foundation to nix the event, director Jonathan Purvis said.

Seniors prepare for last home meet

By Jeff Fuldauer · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:50 p.m.

After four years of grueling workouts and countless hours devoted to their sport, the seniors of the women's swimming and diving teams reach the end of their season. The seven swimmers and two divers look to capture one more win at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center before post-season competition begins.

Hoosiers hope to snap losing streak

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 11:48 p.m.

Just one more game, and then the IU men's basketball team gets to enjoy the comforts of home. And home has never looked better to the Hoosiers, who are struggling their way through four trying road games. Three of the games have gone the other way and have subsequently dropped IU from the rankings for the first time all season. Before home, however, the Hoosiers (14-6, 4-3 Big Ten) travel to Evanston, Ill., for the 9 p.m. game to take on the Northwestern Wildcats who are experiencing a disheartening streak of their own. The Wildcats are 8-10 for the season and have not picked up a victory since before the start of the Big Ten season, making them 0-7 in the conference.

Missing Raider diagnosed

By Janie McCauley · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 12:53 a.m.

Oakland, Calif -- The agent for Barret Robbins confirmed Monday that the Oakland Raiders' All-Pro center has bipolar disorder, and that he expressed "remorse and deep sadness" for missing the Super Bowl. Robbins remains hospitalized because of his condition, agent Drew Pittman said in a statement to ESPN.

Comiskey becomes US Cellular Field

By Eric Fidler · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 12:52 a.m.

CHICAGO -- For more than 90 years, the Chicago White Sox have played in a South Side ballpark called Comiskey Park. Now that the stadium's name has been turned into an advertisement for U.S. Cellular, some are calling it "Sell-Your-Soul Field."

UConn basketball coach has cancer

By Donna Tommelleo · Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 12:50 a.m.

STORRS, Conn. -- Connecticut men's coach Jim Calhoun has prostate cancer and is leaving the team for up to a month for surgery and treatment.

Hoosiers skating up the ranks

Tuesday, Feb. 4,2003 12:49 a.m.

The IU hockey team started the second semester knowing that it would have to be playing good hockey to make the most of its 9-6-1 start. The Hoosiers responded in a big way.

Weekend sweep gives IU shot at title

By Jesse Laffen · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:42 a.m.

The IU hockey team completed a weekend to set up a shot at the Great Midwest Hockey League regular season title next weekend. The Hoosiers got up early against Ferris State when junior forward David Dassel scored on a rebound. IU added another before FSU responded with a powerplay goal midway through the first. The Hoosiers scored twice more in the first and the teams traded goals in the second to give IU a 5-2 lead.

Team loses a pair of games

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:36 a.m.

The IU women's tennis team traveled to North Carolina to face off against two of the top rated teams in the country. Unfortunately, the Hoosiers lost both of their matches this weekend. The two losses dropped the team's season record to 2-2.

Road trip closes with losses

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:35 a.m.

After hitting the road for back-to-back meets against top 10 opponents on Thursday and Friday, the IU wrestling team will return home 0-2.

Undefeated IU downs NC State

By Stephanie Sims · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:34 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team continued their undefeated streak Saturday afternoon, beating North Carolina State 7-0 to improve to 4-0 on the year. "This has been an awesome start for the team," interim coach Matthew Pledger said in a statement. "The guys work so hard in practice and it has really been paying off. They do anything that is asked of them, I can't say it enough how proud I am of them."

West wins All-Star game in overtime

By Alan Robinson · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:32 a.m.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Dany Heatley did something that's almost impossible to do in an exhibition like the NHL All-Star game -- he made it dramatic and exciting.

No. 19 IU earns second win of season over Illinois

By Steve Hinson · Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:31 a.m.

The No. 19 IU men's track and field team earned its second indoor win of the season on Saturday as they defeated host Illinois, Missouri and Eastern Illinois. IU scored 180.5 points to defeat its nearest competitor, Illinois, who had 142. Missouri finished third with 135.5 points, and Eastern Illinois had 79.

Despite hard fight, team drops contest

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:29 a.m.

The IU women's basketball team lost to No. 14 Penn State 69-55 in State College, Pa. on Sunday in front of the third largest crowd ever at the Bryce Jordan Center.

On the Sidelines

Monday, Feb. 3,2003 12:28 a.m.

AFC thrashes NFC in ProBowl HONOLULU -- Ricky Williams' first trip to the Pro Bowl was worth the wait. The Miami Dolphins' star running back rushed for 56 yards, scored two touchdowns and forced a fumble on special teams to earn the MVP award in the AFC's 45-20 victory over the NFC on Sunday.

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