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A New Cycle

By Katie Schoenbaechler and Katie Shoenbaechler · Friday, March 25,2005 12:04 a.m.

The first test for Little 500 riders begins Saturday. Qualifications -- the most exclusive and most important of the Spring Series Events -- is the first of four events that tests rider's skills individually and as a team. The real exclusivity of qualifications comes when there are more teams than spots to fill. This year 35 men's teams will take to the track with racing hopes, but as Little 500 tradition will have it, only 33 teams will make the cut.

New survey raises doubts regarding Title IX in NCAA

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 23,2005 11:20 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- NCAA President Myles Brand criticized a new survey schools can use to demonstrate compliance with Title IX, saying it doesn't adequately reflect the interest in women's athletics and could harm its growth.

Knight's softer side revealed by wife

By Alyson Brodsy and Betsy Blaney · Wednesday, March 23,2005 11:20 p.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- When Bob Knight coaches in the round of 16 for the first time in more than a decade Thursday night, one of his most trusted advisers won't be on the Texas Tech bench.

From 3 to 13: The difference a year makes for IU swimming

By Evan Harris · Wednesday, March 23,2005 11:18 p.m.

At the 2004 NCAA Championships, the Hoosiers sent only two swimmers and one diver to competition while finishing 17th overall.

Utah's Bogut leading vote-getter on AP

By Alyson Brodsy and Jim O’Connell · Wednesday, March 23,2005 1:13 a.m.

Andrew Bogut was just another international player when the college basketball season started, not even meriting an honorable mention in the preseason All-America balloting. All that has changed now for the 7-foot sophomore from Australia. The Utah center was the leading vote-getter on The Associated Press' All-America team announced Tuesday.

Despite homers record, Bonds might not play this season

By Alyson Brodsy and Ken Peters · Wednesday, March 23,2005 1:10 a.m.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Coming off knee surgery and caught up in baseball's steroids scandal, Barry Bonds said he might not play at all this season -- despite standing on the doorstep of the sport's most hallowed record.

Roark flirts with 2nd no-hitter of season

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Wednesday, March 23,2005 1:09 a.m.

With the weather resembling the middle of winter more than the second official day of spring, the IU softball team took the field Tuesday afternoon to face in-state rival Ball State. The Hoosiers wasted no time getting started, scoring three runs in the bottom half of the first inning.

First step taken to hold 2010 Super Bowl in New York

By Alyson Brodsy and Dave Goldberg · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:37 a.m.

KAPALUA, Hawaii -- New York moved a step closer to getting the 2010 Super Bowl on Tuesday when an NFL committee approved the Jets' bid to get the game -- contingent on the construction of a new stadium on the West Side of Manhattan.

Expectations high for Davis

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:37 a.m.

It's official. Mike Davis will return to Bloomington next season as head coach of the IU men's basketball team, IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan formally announced Tuesday morning in a press release.

Pacers brawl defendant seeks to question prosecutor

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:36 a.m.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- A lawyer for the man accused of starting the Nov. 19 brawl at The Palace by throwing a drink at Indiana Pacers player Ron Artest is seeking the testimony of Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca.

Fighting Illini enjoy unusual home advantage with Chicago Sweet 16 game

By Alyson Brodsy and Tara Burghart · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:36 a.m.

CHICAGO -- For many of the Illini players and fans, Thursday's NCAA regional semifinal game will be just like a trip home. Four of the No. 1 seed's starters are from the Chicago area -- Dee Brown (Maywood), James Augustine (Mokena), Luther Head (Chicago) and Roger Power Jr. (Joliet).

Freshman golfer ignites Hoosiers' season

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:30 a.m.

Growing up in Queretaro, Mexico, freshman golfer Santiago Quirarte figured he would play a sport when he went to college.

IU hopes to capitalize offensively

By Andrew Shaffer · Wednesday, March 23,2005 12:27 a.m.

After earning six wins in nine days at a tournament in Bradenton, Fla., the Hoosiers return to action at home against Ball State today. IU will be playing at Sembower Field for only the third time this season with a 1-1 record, including their latest loss to Butler last week. Behind a powerful offense and stellar pitching, the Hoosiers hope to continue accumulating wins before heading into Big Ten play next week.

Athletics department: Davis stays

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, March 22,2005 12:34 a.m.

IU coach Mike Davis will return next season to coach the Hoosiers, a source in the athletics department said Monday. The official announcement will come today in the form of a press release, IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan said. However Greenspan refused to comment further.

Struggling Cavaliers fire Silas as coach

By Alyson Brodsy and Joe Milicia · Monday, March 21,2005 11:37 p.m.

CLEVELAND -- Paul Silas was hired to mentor the NBA's next superstar. While he succeeded with LeBron James, his failure with the rest of the team cost him his job.

Planting seeds of doubt

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 21,2005 11:36 p.m.

Through the first weekend of this year's NCAA Tournament, one thing is clear: The underdogs and lower seeds weren't going to lie down.

IU welcomes Ball State for final warm-up before Big Ten Conference play begins

By Kevin Dwire · Monday, March 21,2005 11:27 p.m.

After thousands of miles of travel, numerous hotel stays and countless hours spent waiting in airports, the IU women's softball team finally got to play at home this weekend. Bloomington was the site of Sunday's IU Classic, giving the Hoosiers a chance at a fresh start before Big Ten play begins.

Students react to IU's decision to bring Davis back for another year

By John Rodgers · Monday, March 21,2005 11:27 p.m.

News surfacing that IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis will return next season has brought criticism and praise from IU students.

Dubuque siezes IU's first NCAA wrestling title in 15 years

By Andrew Petersen · Monday, March 21,2005 1 a.m.

The Hoosiers began the season unheralded and unranked. But they didn't finish it that way. Wrestling in St. Louis during the weekend, junior Joe Dubuque was crowned the NCAA 125-pound champion, capping one of the greatest seasons in IU history. Dubuque became the first grappler to appear in a title match since Roger Chandler in 1997, and the first to win since Brian Dolph in 1990.

Wilson jumps to 2 NCAA championships

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, March 21,2005 12:50 a.m.

The Hoosiers entered the 2005 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships with aspirations of national glory. Returning two NCAA runners-up and one reigning NCAA champion, IU seemed guaranteed to impress on the nation's biggest stage. The team did not disappoint, finishing fifth in the nation, the highest NCAA finish of any IU squad during the winter sports season.

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