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Junior outfielder Evan Crawford dives back to first base after Valparaiso's Ryan O'Gara tries to apply a tag on a pickoff play. Crawford had two hits in the 9-5 Hoosier win.

Speedy base runner Evan Crawford is always a threat to steal

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, May 3,2009 11:37 p.m.

Standing in a crouched position, his hands tickling the air, Evan Crawford’s eyes are fixed on the opposing pitcher. Crawford takes off after he sees the pitcher’s high-arching leg, a sign of an imminent thrust into his delivery. Within an instant, he safely slides into another stolen base.

Jane Hoeppner enjoys coffee April 13th at the Scholars Inn Bakehouse on Third Street. Since the death of her husband, the late IU football coach Terry Hoeppner, Jane has started the Coach Hep Cancer Challenge and is active in the North End Zone Project.

Jane Hoeppner honors late husband by giving back to community

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, May 1,2009 12:41 a.m.

After the loss of her husband Terry Hoeppner, late IU football coach , Jane Hoeppner still calls Bloomington home.

Crean speaks at press conference on offseason, building for future

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, May 1,2009 12:09 a.m.

Out of the loop? Here’s what IU coach Tom Crean had to say at Thursday’s press conference.

IDS reporter tweets updates on Crean press conference

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, May 1,2009 12:06 a.m.

In 140 characters or less, an IDS reporter Matt Dollinger tweets about IU coach Tom Crean’s new obsession.

Then-junior Jorge Campillo puts in for birdie on the second hole during the third round of the NCAA Golf Championships May 31, 2008 in West Lafayette, Ind. The Hoosiers begin Big Ten Championship play on Friday.

Hoosiers prep for Big Ten Championship

By Ryan Winn · Friday, May 1,2009 12 a.m.

After five months of intense competition, the No. 10 IU men’s golf team will finally have a chance to accomplish the one goal it set this fall: win a Big Ten championship.

IU looks to bounce back on Saturday

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

With the season winding down, the Hoosiers are not in the running for a Big Ten title, nor to finish in the top half of the Big Ten. Fortunately for the Hoosiers, Penn State is in a similar situation.

IU to compete at Ohio State Friday for Jesse Owens Classic

By Ari Shifron · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:55 p.m.

A meet at a Big Ten School is next on IU’s schedule. The Hoosiers head to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio for the Jesse Owens Classic on Friday and Saturday.

Freshman Drew Leninger pitches during the fifth inning Tuesday at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers' next game is 4 p.m. tomorrow at Purdue.

Hoosiers look to avenge Big Ten tournament loss

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:53 p.m.

When the Hoosiers take the field this weekend against Purdue in West Lafayette, one thing will be on their minds: getting even. Not only are the Boilermakers major rivals, but they were also the team to end IU’s storied run in the Big Ten tournament last season.

IU sophomore quarterback Kellen Lewis looks off the field during IU's 36-31 loss to Penn State October 21, 2007 at Memorial Stadium.

Star QB Kellen Lewis dismissed from team

Thursday, April 30,2009 12:34 a.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch announced Wednesday that senior wide receiver Kellen Lewis was dismissed from the IU football team for violating team rules.

Infielder Tyler Rogers tries to bring home runners at second and third, including catcher Josh Phegley, with two outs in the ninth inning against Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. Though they lost 9-6 on Tuesday, the Hoosiers bounced back and beat Western Illinois 17-2 on Wednesday.

Early runs lead IU to 17-2 win

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:12 a.m.

Sometimes, teams are just overmatched; ask Western Illinois, which was dominated in all aspects of Wednesday’s 17-2 loss to the Hoosiers at Sembower Field.

Senior Todd Reed, a four–year manager of the men's tennis team, collects tennis balls during practice Tuesday at the IU Tennis Center. Reed and his brother Scott, a 1997 graduate, both managed for the men's tennis team during their four years at IU.

Todd Reed continues brother’s work

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, April 30,2009 12:04 a.m.

Every day after tennis practice, Todd Reed walks around the court, picking up hundreds of lime green balls he never got the chance to hit.With each tennis ball he collects, a family tradition continues.

Former Hoosier nominated to Olympic Hall of Fame

By Kevin Loughery · Thursday, April 30,2009 12 a.m.

Former IU swimmer Gary Hall, Sr. received a nod from the United States Olympic

Where do Hoosiers go from here?

By Dave Leno · Wednesday, April 29,2009 11:57 p.m.

What will IU's football future hold without Kellen Lewis? Fact is, things don't look too bright.

IU quarterback Kellen Lewis runs with the ball during a game against Minnesota on Oct. 6, 2007 at Memorial Stadium.

Kellen Lewis dismissed from football team

Wednesday, April 29,2009 6:32 p.m.

IU football coach Bill Lynch announced today that senior wide receiver Kellen Lewis has been dismissed from the IU football team for violating team rules.

IU utility player Bridget Langan high-fives head coach Michelle Garnder after hitting a triple in the second inning Wednesday during the second game of a double header. Langan's hit kicked off a four run inning to propel the Hoosiers to a 8-0 win over Ball State after defeating the Cardinals 2-1 in the first game.

Dominant Michigan up next for IU

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:24 a.m.

Wednesday night will show whether or not the Hoosiers are a different team since Michigan no-hit the team back in February.

Draft master looks to work magic

By Frank Therber · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:20 a.m.

Indianapolis Colts' General Manager Bill Polian has been near magical in past drafts. His most recent pick of Donald Brown in the 27th spot of the 2009 draft was also a good choice. Here's why.

Redshirt sophomore Matt Carr pitches to Miami of Ohio's Eric Darlage during the first inning of the Hoosiers' 9-6 loss to the RedHawks on Tuesday afternoon at Sembower Field. Carr walked two runs home during a four-run fifth inning for the RedHawks, which upped the score to 6-2.

Pitching forces Hoosiers to fight uphill battle in loss

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:14 a.m.

Matt Carr made it into the fifth inning before the seams ripped off a makeshift midweek pitching lineup.

Thigpen surprised by contract offer

By Dave Leno · Monday, April 27,2009 11:37 p.m.

Marcus Thigpen knew ESPN wasn’t going to rave over his blazing speed during last weekend’s NFL Draft coverage. He was an undersized IU wide receiver-turned-running back who stood in the shadow of Kellen Lewis and wasn’t the go-to guy in the red zone because of James Hardy’s presence.

No shame in missing national sporting events

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, April 27,2009 11:35 p.m.

It’s fine if you completely missed just about everything in the world of sports over the last weekend.

Sophomore pitcher Matt Carr watches a man on third base during IU's 7-4 loss to Indiana State April 22.

RedHawks pose problem for mid-week pitchers

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, April 27,2009 11:33 p.m.

Visitors to the Indiana baseball locker room are greeted by a nearly bare casing – one in which only two teams are honored. The more prominently placed of the two displays is the Hoosiers’ 1949 Co-Big Ten Champions, providing a window into IU’s past in more ways than one.

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