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Tampa Bay deserves time to shine please

The door is about to fall over. At least it had better, or else the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will realize that it will never be answered; they will never get into the promised land that is the Super Bowl.

CIA agent killed in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON -- Rioting prisoners killed CIA officer "Johnny Mike" Spann at Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, the agency said Wednesday. He was the first American killed in action inside the country since U.S. bombing began seven weeks earlier. Officials recovered his body from the prison compound Wednesday, only after northern alliance rebels backed by U.S. airstrikes and special forces quelled an uprising by Taliban and al-Qaeda prisoners. Spann, at the compound to interrogate prisoners, was caught inside when the riot began and had been missing since Sunday. The CIA provided few details of the circumstances of his death. Spann had been in Afghanistan for about six weeks, said his father, Johnny Spann, during an afternoon news conference in the family's hometown of Winfield, Ala.

Top talent heads to U.S. Open

The Hoosiers travel to Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow, N.Y., tomorrow for the start of the three-day U.S. Open swimming tournament. But the entire team will not go, as only 10 swimmers who swam times qualifying for USA Swimming standards will compete.

Defensive Hoosiers send 'Heels reeling to 0-3 start

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- In the first 20 minutes at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday night, IU couldn't miss from beyond the three-point arc. Meanwhile, North Carolina\'s Kris Lang couldn't miss from inside the paint. Oh what a difference a halftime break can make. A difference of minimal consequence, that is. IU used its three-point barrage (nine threes) to take a 40-30 halftime lead, then reverted to inside scoring in the second half (zero threes) to put away UNC 79-66 in front of 18,358 baby-blue clad fans, extending the Tar Heels' Smith Center losing streak to four games, an unprecedented mark.

Team splits for weekend

In its last weekend of competition in the fall season, the IU women's swimming team is sending swimmers to both the U.S. Open Swimming Championships and to the Miami (OH) Invitational. The Hoosiers are currently ranked No. 17 in the nation and have a 2-0-1 dual meet record.

IU quarterback named 1st-team All-American

All senior quarterback Antwaan Randle El went out for was a late-night snack. He ended up with three extra passengers. It was rainy and cold, and on the sidewalk three students were huddled together, trying to make it home in the dark. Randle El stopped and offered these three strangers a ride home. This is IU's and college football's most exciting player, and Tuesday, he was rewarded as the nation's first-team All-American quarterback by the Football Writers Association of America. All he got for the three pairs of muddy feet in his car were some "Thank you's." "I've never met anyone like him, but that's what makes him special," senior linebacker Justin Smith said. "Once you get to know him, you'll know you'll never meet anyone like him."

Senior brings versatility, drive

Fifth-year senior midfielder Tyler Hawley has seen it all before. In his four years as an active member of the team, he has helped the men's soccer team win three Big Ten and two National Championships and has been to four final fours.

Wrapping up a season on the brink

Ten games ago, IU looked as if it couldn't beat four pairs of grandparents, two socks and a kicking tee.

Hoosiers up to challenge

Chapel Hill, N.C. -- Coming into Wednesday nights game at the Dean E. Smith Center, the story of the season for these two teams were three pointers. For North Carolina, it was a season of poor three point shooting, making merely 22.2 percent. The Hoosiers first four games resulted in a 45.6 perccent shooting percentage from beyond the arc. This game was no different, as the Hoosiers used the three pointer to their advantage to win 79-66 in this ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup.

Results show some should explore Bloomington further

They actually pay me for this

Wow! Another greatest hits album!

Masquerading as the Rat Pack

Swingin' the Sands of Las Vegas

Blood drive closes

The River Valley Region of the American Red Cross is wrapping up a blood drive in the lobby of the Main Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

IUPD Blotter

The following activity was reported by the IU police department: Nov. 26 • Several vehicles were vandalized in the 800 block of East Third Street. Estimated total damages are $1,000. • Nonstudent Tyris Lapsley, 19, resident of Lava Way, Ind., was arrested at 14th Street and Fess Avenue for possession of marijuana and driving while suspended.

The Calling rings the same old bells

Redford old but still cool

'Black Knight' not as bad as it looks

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