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Hoosiers to face Illinois, Oakland as challenging stretch of games begin

By Ryan Gregg · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 11:08 p.m.

The IU women’s soccer team finally broke into the national top 25 this week, coming in at No. 24. The Hoosiers will seek to demonstrate that they deserve that recognition as they begin the most trying part of the season.

Sampson says NCAA investigation will not distract team

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 6:18 p.m.

When IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson addressed the media yesterday, he wanted to shift the focus from the pending NCAA investigation to this year’s squad.

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Kelvin Sampson looks on during the Hoosier's 58-66 loss to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007.

IU: More recruiting violations possible

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:21 a.m.

IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson might have participated in eight three-way phone calls more than originally disclosed by the IU Athletics Department, said IU spokesman

IU beats Purdue in Crimson & Gold Cup kickoff

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:15 a.m.

Last night with the Big Ten Network televising the game, the IU volleyball team defeated Purdue 3-1 (31-29, 21-30, 30-25, 30-26).

Hoosiers avenge last year’s loss to Notre Dame

By DeAntae Prince · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:14 a.m.

A year ago, Notre Dame forward Joseph Lapira gave the IU defense fits at the adidas/IU Credit Union Classic when he scored four goals including a game-winning goal that propelled the Fighting Irish to a 5-4 overtime win against the Hoosiers.

Thrilling F1 season reaches climax in Sao Paulo’s Brazilian Grand Prix

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:04 a.m.

Three drivers, one race to go. One of the most thrilling and wild Formula One seasons in decades will come down to the last event of the year – the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher replacement Kimi Raikkonen each enter the finale in Brazil with a shot at winning the title in a season marked by twists and turns from the start.

Helmets draw national notice to IU football

By Tom Kir · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:02 a.m.

IU’s first nationally televised game is Saturday when they host Penn State, but the Hoosiers first taste of national exposure was last night when CBS Evening News featured their use of cutting-edge helmet technology.

Greenspan to serve as honorary co-chair for Bowl for Kids’ Sake campaign

By Ben Homrig · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12:01 a.m.

Being a hero to a child doesn’t always require a helmet and shoulder pads. Unlike the outcome of a game, in volunteering, everybody wins.

Hoosiers look to make waves in Midwest Regional tournament

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 18,2007 12 a.m.

When redshirt freshman Phillip Eilers joined the IU men’s tennis team last January, then-head coach Ken Hydinger knew he had brought in a special player. He was excited about Eilers and fellow newcomer Lachlan Ferguson and their potential to lead the Hoosiers. Last month, new head coach Randy Bloemendaal said Eilers and Ferguson would be “impact players.”

NCAA sanction decision will look at past actions

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, Oct. 17,2007 12:52 a.m.

The NCAA Committee on Infractions will take into account a variety of factors, including whether there was a “pattern of behavior,” before it issues its final ruling on impermissible phone calls made by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff.

Ball State gets 2 years probation for rules violations

By Steve Herman · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:34 p.m.

The NCAA put Ball State on probation for two years and cut three football scholarships for misusing a textbook loan program.

Colorado Rockies’ hot streak pushes team into 1st World Series

By Eddie Pells · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:34 p.m.

It is October in Colorado. The Broncos are playing. Snow showers are in the forecast. The leaves are turning red, yellow and brown. The dominant color in the Mile High City these days, though, is purple.

Osborne to return as Nebraska’s interim AD

By Eric Olson · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:32 p.m.

Tom Osborne is returning to Nebraska to temporarily run the Cornhuskers’ athletic department and possibly determine the fate of coach Bill Callahan.

IU routs Illinois twice over weekend

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:30 p.m.

The undefeated IU ice hockey team opens Greater Midwest Hockey League play with a two-game home stand this weekend against its toughest opponent to date, the Davenport University Panthers.

IU breaks into Top 25

By Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:29 p.m.

The IU women’s soccer team has finally broken into the national Top 25.

IU hosts Purdue today at home on short week

By Harry Buc · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:25 p.m.

The IU volleyball team will face in-state rival Purdue at 8 p.m. today in the University Gym. The Boilermakers (12-7, 5-3) come to Bloomington riding a three-game winning streak and standing in first place in the Big Ten in average digs per game. The rivalry will be the first mid-week matchup for the Hoosiers this season. With less time to prepare for Purdue, coach Sherry Dunbar said the team utilized what practice time they had.

IU freshman midfielder Rich Balchan tries to block University of Illinios-Chicago senior midfielder Pavle Dundjer during the Wednesday, Oct. 3, game at Bill Armstrong Stadium. UIC lost to the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 4 Notre Dame to host No. 12 IU

By Linnea Coulter · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 11:24 p.m.

Rarely does a season get easier as it progresses, and that certainly is not the case for the IU men’s soccer team. After knocking off No. 9 Northwestern, the Hoosiers head north to South Bend to take on No. 4 Notre Dame on Wednesday in the final of three consecutive road games. Junior midfielder Brad Ring said he is looking forward to a good showing from the Hoosiers, despite some of the recent tough losses.

More Sampson reaction quotes

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 5:15 p.m.

“He’s still firm in the commitment. I don’t know a lot about the situation. Hopefully it’s just a minor situation. Derek is really happy with the decision he made.”

Students weigh in on Sampson’s NCAA violations

By Zachary Osterman · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:21 a.m.

As word swept across campus and the country Monday that IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was again sanctioned for impermissible phone calls, pundits and fans alike voiced a diverse array of opinions on the issue. IU students were no different, offering views ranging from support to forgiveness, and warning against repeating such violations again.

Sanctions won’t sway Zeller’s choice

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Oct. 16,2007 12:10 a.m.

Tyler Zeller, Indiana’s top-ranked high school basketball player, said the recent announcement of IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson’s recruiting violations will not affect his decision on where to attend college.

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