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Jeff Gordon helps fund cancer research with foundation

By Jason Haddix · Thursday, Aug. 2,2012 2:07 p.m.

Jeff Gordon is most commonly known for the things he has accomplished on racetracks across the country, but the children he has helped through his charitable work see him as much more than a racecar driver.

Juco cornerback Tim Bennett joins IU Football

Wednesday, Aug. 1,2012 4:59 p.m.

Ellsworth Community College (Iowa) cornerback Tim Bennett has joined the IU football program, Head Coach Kevin Wilson announced Wednesday. Bennett becomes the eighth junior college transfer to commit to the 2012 class and the seventh on the defensive side of the ball.

Farrell helps France to 4x200 freestyle finals, bronze

Wednesday, Aug. 1,2012 2:38 p.m.

Recent graduate Margaux Farrell swam the second leg of the women's preliminary 4x200 freestyle relay for Team France Wednesday morning, helping her team to a third place finish in the first heat and a spot in the finals.

Johnson joins NASCAR, IMS legends with fourth career Brickyard 400 win

By Jason Haddix · Sunday, July 29,2012 9 p.m.

Forty-three of NASCAR’s best drivers lined up for the 2012 Brickyard 400 and a chance to put their name among the legends of the racing world. That’s exactly what Jimmie Johnson did.

Indiana to take on Georgia at Legends Classic

Friday, July 27,2012 4:30 p.m.

While the full Indiana men’s basketball 2012-13 schedule has yet to be released, the team now knows of one non-conference opponent it will play this upcoming season.

IU, Bloomington under severe thunderstorm warning

Friday, July 27,2012 4:24 p.m.

Monroe County has been issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m.

Live chat: Big Ten Media Days

Thursday, July 26,2012 1:31 p.m.

Follow along with our sports writers as they cover the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.

Tony Stewart creates foundation with help of family

By Jason Haddix · Wednesday, July 25,2012 9:53 p.m.

There is more to drivers in the Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR’s highest level, than just “driving fast and turning left.” Many of them are involved in foundations and charitable organizations. One such person is three-time Sprint Cup champion and Indiana native Tony Stewart.

Home to Stay: Family battles baby's brain tumor

By Michela Tindera · Wednesday, July 25,2012 9:52 p.m.

Therapies, anesthesia and radio treatments like this one have become parts of the new life Willa and her parents, Jim Frankenberger and Jody Held, have had to adopt since Willa was diagnosed with anaplastic ependyoma, a type of brain tumor, on July 28,2011.

Friends, family mourn at vigil for 2-year-old

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, July 25,2012 9:43 p.m.

In I’Nere Genesis Jalee Wallace’s two years on Earth, her uncle Micah Wallace said she accomplished more than he had in 31 years. Donating her heart to a 10-month-old in need, she saved someone’s life. In honor of a life now lost, she brought people together.

Around Sports: Lips takes gold, men's golf women's soccer hire assistants

Wednesday, July 25,2012 9:41 p.m.

Incoming IU freshman swimmer Haley Lips won two gold medals Tuesday at the YMCA National Long Course Championships in Atlanta, while the men's golf and women's soccer programs named new assistant coaches.

Food prices to rise due to drought

By Mark Keierleber · Wednesday, July 25,2012 9:40 p.m.

In what is now known as the worst drought in the U.S. in nearly a half-century, farmers across the state are preparing for substantial financial losses as their barren fields struggle to produce crops. While farmers are expected to feel the heat the most, the drought will impact all consumers.