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Hoosiers enter Big Tens with No. 3 seed

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2005 11:34 p.m.

It's been 365 days since the IU men's soccer team lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten men's soccer tournament. The Hoosiers said they want to win this weekend's Big Ten tournament with hopes of securing a top-four seed in the NCAA tournament. Any top-four seed guarantees a team home field advantage until the College Cup.

Kline to start for injured White tonight

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2005 11:30 p.m.

If there is a blessing to the injury of sophomore forward D.J. White, it's the timing. Just two days after the announcement that White will miss at least six weeks with a broken foot, the No. 23-ranked Hoosiers welcome the Division II University of Indianapolis Greyhounds for their final exhibition game. Fifth-year senior Sean Kline will take White's starting position after scoring 13 points in IU's last game against St. Joseph's College (Ind.).

Foot to keep White out 6 to 8 weeks

By Brian Janosch · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:54 p.m.

Sophomore forward D.J. White doesn't know how he injured his left foot, but he knows how long it will keep him out -- at least six weeks. Monday's MRI revealed that White broke his left foot during last Friday's 93-65 win over St. Joseph's College (Ind.). White said although he doesn't remember how or when the injury occurred, he has to deal with it regardless.

Colon wins AL Cy Young Award in one-sided voting

By Alyson Brodsy and Mike Fitzpatrick · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:45 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Bartolo Colon won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday in a surprisingly one-sided vote, becoming the first Angels pitcher in 41 years to take home the honor. Colon, who led the league with 21 wins, was listed first on 17 ballots and second on the other 11 for 118 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He was the only pitcher named on every ballot, easily beating out New York Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera, who received 68 points. Rivera got eight first-place votes, while 2004 winner Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins received three and finished third.

Back home again: Former IU standout Damon Bailey to coach high school team

By Alyson Brodsy and Steve Herman · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:44 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bedford North Lawrence didn't have to search far for a new boys basketball coach. When the Stars were faced with a coaching vacancy, barely three weeks before the start of the new season, they turned to their most famous alum, Damon Bailey, who led the school to the state championship 15 years ago and finished as the greatest scorer in Indiana high school basketball history. "Our head coach resigned last week. ... I talked with Damon at length a couple times and he decided he wanted to take it on," Bedford athletic director Jeff Callahan said Tuesday.

Hoosiers dominate in weekend sweep

By Josh Sacks · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:43 p.m.

During the weekend, the IU hockey team showed offense can be the name of the game in a sport usually dominated by defense. The Hoosiers completed a two-game sweep over the University of Dayton 9-1 Friday and 6-1 Saturday at the Frank Southern Center. Friday night, the Hoosiers mustered 70 shots en route to a blowout victory. Led by freshman forward David Murray, who had two goals and four assists, IU dominated from start to finish. IU out-shot the Flyers 33-5 in the first period, and 70-17 in the game.

Phillies pitcher Urbina held in Venezuela pending formal charge of attempted murder

By Alyson Brodsy and Jorge Rueda · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:42 p.m.

CARACAS, Venezuela - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ugueth Urbina was arrested and held Tuesday pending a formal charge of attempted murder. Last month, Urbina and a group of men allegedly attacked five workers with machetes and poured gasoline on them in an attempt to set them on fire. All five were injured, some of them with cuts and one with burns on the back and right arm, police said.

Coach Hoeppner still set on Hoosiers 'playing 12' this year

By Eamonn Brennan · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:40 p.m.

IU head coach Terry Hoeppner has been saying it all year. He wants his team to "play 12." He's even sported jewelry with his slogan, a faux-Livestrong bracelet he's not willing to discard quite yet, despite IU's ever-closing postseason window of opportunity. "We have two more chances and I'm not taking it off," Hoeppner said in a statement. "Someone is going to have to rip it off."

Hoosiers make NCAA tourney field for 1st time

By Jordan Majewski · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 11:38 p.m.

The IU field hockey team packed The City Grille and watched the large-screen TV with anticipation as College Sports TV aired the NCAA tournament selection show Tuesday night. The verdict was finally in -- "Indiana" was read, and the Hoosiers were in the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history.

Pete Rose Jr. pleads guilty to distributing drug to teammates

By Alyson Brodsy and John Gerome · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 12:44 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pete Rose Jr., the son of baseball's all-time hits leader, pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he distributed GBL, a drug sometimes sold as a steroid alternative, to his minor league teammates.

IU's Bashore named Big Ten Player of the Year

By Jordan Majewski · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 12:43 a.m.

With a 16-4 record and an NCAA berth imminent, the IU field hockey team has enjoyed the most successful season in its history -- and more than just the fans are taking notice. Last week, the Big Ten Conference named senior midfielder Kayla Bashore Big Ten Player of the Year. It is the first such honor for any Hoosier field hockey player in the program's six-year history.

Colts finally topple Patriots

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2005 12:42 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts finally scaled their personal Everest. Maybe now, after routing the New England Patriots 40-21 on Monday night, they'll admit this could be a super season.

Bears continue conference climb with 20-17 thriller against Saints

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:47 a.m.

Adrian Peterson and Cedric Benson combined for 137 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown in place of the injured Thomas Jones, and Robbie Gould hit the winning field goal with 6 seconds to go for Chicago. Kyle Orton set up the clincher with a 22-yard, third-down completion on a sideline route to Muhsin Muhammad at the 10-yard line. That allowed Chicago (5-3) to run the clock down to 10 seconds before lining up for the winning kick.

Athletics changes approved

By Trevor brown · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:47 a.m.

RICHMOND, Ind. -- Despite concerns by the IU Student Association, the board of trustees passed the athletics department's budget plan unanimously Friday. The budget plan sets out to eliminate the athletics department's $6 million budget deficit by 2008 and allows the department to operate without the $30 student athletics fee. The plan also cuts 500 student basketball seats in Assembly Hall, which will be given to donors, and raises the price of student basketball tickets by $4 per game.

Hoosiers set back by Ohio State, Penn State

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:43 a.m.

Home court did not have its advantage for the IU women's volleyball team this weekend as the Hoosiers fell to Penn State, 3-0, and Ohio State, 3-1. Although the Hoosiers fell to the two Big Ten foes, coach Katie Weismiller said there were positives her team could take away from the losses.

IU slips past Louisville but falls to No. 12 Wisconsin

By Steve Harris · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:41 a.m.

The No. 15 IU women's swimming and diving team went 3-1 during its action-packed weekend after facing Louisville, Southern Illinois and No. 12 Wisconsin Friday and Illinois Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center. The Hoosiers now boast a 4-2 record after being tested with two dual meets and one quadrangular meet, which completes the first phase of the season.

IU topples 3 teams for 1st victories

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:40 a.m.

The men's swimming and diving team broke into the win column in a big way Friday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center as the Hoosiers recorded three wins against Louisville, Southern Illinois and No. 25 Wisconsin. Senior Sergiy Fesenko and sophomore Todd Patrick led the Hoosiers with three titles each. Overall, the Hoosiers claimed 12 titles on the day. Men's swimming coach Ray Looze was very satisfied with his team's overall performance.

IU advances to final, falls to Wolverines

By Jordan Majewski · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:39 a.m.

For the second time in two weeks, the IU field hockey came up just short in its attempt to capture the first Big Ten title in program history. Last weekend, the Hoosiers missed out on a share of a Big Ten regular season title after an overtime loss to Penn State. Sunday, IU lost to Michigan 3-0 in the Big Ten tournament championship game held in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hoosiers win opener, lose White

By Brian Janosch · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:37 a.m.

Six-foot-nine forward D.J. White cast a larger than normal shadow Friday night, shrouding a 28-point win with a shadow of doubt after he left the halftime locker room on crutches and sat out the second half.

Baby steps

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Nov. 7,2005 12:35 a.m.

Given its early season performance, it might be difficult for IU fans to remember how young IU's wide receiving corps really is. The Hoosier offense delivered a reminder to that effect Saturday as the IU passing game continued its recent streak of inefficiency marked by key drops and injuries among its receivers in a 42-21 loss to Minnesota. "We made some good catches and some good plays out there," IU coach Terry Hoeppner said. "Unfortunately, we also had a lot of drops. It's something we need to clean up."

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