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Cubs warming up, beat Oakland

By Alyson Brodsy and Jason Strait · Sunday, June 20,2004 9:11 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Moises Alou hit a two-run homer and Carlos Zambrano won his fourth straight decision, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics, Sunday. Zambrano (8-2) outpitched Oakland starter Barry Zito, giving up one run on five hits and striking out eight in 6 2-3 innings. The 23-year-old left to a standing ovation and lowered his ERA to 2.25 -- second-best in the National League behind Tom Glavine.

Griffey hits 500th career home run in Reds victory

By Alyson Brodsy and R.B. Fallstrom · Sunday, June 20,2004 9:10 p.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Ken Griffey Jr. trotted around the bases as if it was just another home run. It was hardly that. Griffey hit a 2-2 pitch from Matt Morris into the right-field stands and went right into the record books as the 20th player to hit 500 home runs Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds star ended a frustrating stretch with his leadoff homer in the sixth inning, becoming the sixth-youngest player to hit 500, in a 6-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Offseason brings changes to IU

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Sunday, June 20,2004 9:09 p.m.

Coming off the school's first losing season in 30 years, and missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1985, the IU basketball program has seen a slew of changes during the off season. With the loss of assistant coaches John Treloar and Ben McDonald, IU coach Mike Davis brought in former Utah interim coach Kerry Rupp to help add discipline and organization to the Hoosier program. "My former coach in college attended a basketball camp that he conducted in Utah and said this guy is like a machine," Davis said. "I needed energy.

Motown dancing in the streets

By Alyson Brodsy and Greg Beacham · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:27 p.m.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Lakers left the court in pieces. Karl Malone kept his head down, Shaquille O'Neal absently slapped a few high-fives and Kobe Bryant jogged in late, encased in his own thoughts.

End of the Year Awards handed out

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:26 p.m.

The IU athletics department announced its End of the Year Awards Wednesday, honoring several Hoosier athletes. Junior Sean Jefferson, the national indoor mile champion, was named IU Male Athlete of the Year, and the Big Ten women's golf medalist senior Danah Ford was awarded the IU Female Athlete of the Year honor.

Pistons put proclaimer in his place

By Jeff Fuldauer · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:24 p.m.

As I dragged myself into the emergency room Tuesday night, all I could think was, "How did this ever happen?" As the sounds of celebration carried through the waiting room from the overhead TV, I watched as the champagne went flying and the tears started flowing. How did something like this happen? When it hit me. It's simple, really. The better team won.

Treloar leaves IU for position at LSU

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Wednesday, June 16,2004 9:22 p.m.

In a spiral of change, another familiar face has left the Hoosier basketball program. IU associate head coach John Treloar has accepted an assistant coaching position at Louisiana State University under long-time friend and Tigers coach John Brady.

A Dream Come True

By Matt Glenesk · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:56 p.m.

Every four years U.S. Olympic hopefuls from across the nation gather for the opportunity to achieve the first step toward Olympic glory. The U.S. Diving Olympic Trials, held this weekend in St. Peters, Mo., gave 12 past and present Hoosiers a chance to condense four years of hard work, training and dedication into four days of intense, nail-biting competition.

IU gets new assistant

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:26 p.m.

The men's basketball coaching carousel has stopped -- for now. IU men's basketball coach Mike Davis announced Friday the hiring of Kerry Rupp as an assistant coach for the Hoosiers in 2004-2005. Rupp, 50, will be replacing former IU assistant coach Ben McDonald, who resigned May 12.

Advertisement opens up AD search

By Dan Click · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:25 p.m.

The search committee for IU's new athletics director isn't wasting time to find a replacement as an advertisement and Web site were both released Thursday by IU Alumni Association President Ken Beckley, the chairman of the search committee.

IU makes strong showing at NCAAs

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Sunday, June 13,2004 9:23 p.m.

AUSTIN, Texas -- On the strength of four IU athletes, the men's track team finished 19th at the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend at the University of Texas. Junior All-American Aarik Wilson solidified his status as one of the NCAA's top leapers as well as IU's best ever triple jumper. The Fallon, Nev., native began the weekend by finishing third in the long jump with a sizable personal best of 7.97 meters, third all-time at IU.

Search committee distributes advertisement for new athletic director

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Thursday, June 10,2004 11:16 p.m.

The committee for the new IU athletic director isn't wasting any time in getting the word out. IU Alumni Association President Ken Beckley released an advertisement specifying all qualifications and has called for submissions of nominations or applications. A deadline has been set for July 16, with the position being chosen in August. Included in the advertisement is a Web site address applicants can refer for more information on the athletic department and qualifications for the position. The address for the Web site is www.indiana.edu/~adsearch. Amongst the qualifications listed in the advertisement include a genuine commitment to academic and intercollegiate athletic excellence, and experience in fiscal planning and budget management.

Select Hoosiers head to NCAA Championships

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, June 9,2004 10:11 p.m.

Six Hoosiers have survived both the indoor and outdoor track and field season to arrive in Austin, Texas, for the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. IU's mix of qualifiers covers every discipline of the sport. Four already have All-American accolades from previous seasons, while a fifth makes his first appearance on the national stage. Sophomore All-American Sean Jefferson is a postseason veteran, having been at the apex of every level of competition since high school. After earning his first All-American award at the NCAA Cross Country Championships this fall, Jefferson won the 2004 NCAA Indoor Mile title in grand fashion with a 4 minutes, 0.16 seconds.

Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien fired for paying money to potential recruit

By Alyson Brodsy and Rusty Miller · Wednesday, June 9,2004 9:42 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State hired Jim O'Brien to clean up a disreputable program. On Tuesday, the university fired O'Brien because he admitted he gave a recruit $6,000 five years ago -- not long after he ran off several problem players left over from the previous coach.

Knight agrees to contract extension

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 9,2004 9:41 p.m.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- Bob Knight agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep the basketball coach at Texas Tech until 2009. Athletic director Gerald Myers told The Associated Press Wednesday the agreement probably will be signed next week. Knight's contract pays him $250,000 a year and runs through May 2006.

IU divers inch closer to Athens dream

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, June 9,2004 9:40 p.m.

With both IU men's and women's diving teams steeped in tradition, the U.S. Olympic Trials for diving saw a large Hoosier contingent invade St. Peters, Mo., in their quest to qualify for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Of the 83 divers to compete in the Trials, 12 either currently attend IU or have graduated from the Bloomington campus.

Smarty Jones goes home with loss

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Sunday, June 6,2004 9:39 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Smarty Jones headed back to his home at Philadelphia Park Sunday, still a fan favorite, but no longer undefeated after his upset loss in the Belmont Stakes. After a lonesome walk in the cold rain at Belmont Park, Smarty boarded a van for the ride to Philly. This time, there was no police escort until he got near his home track, and only a few cheering fans outside when arrived.

Cubs, Reds win; NL Central remains tight

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 6,2004 9:25 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Greg Maddux gave the Chicago Cubs their third straight strong start, allowing four hits in seven innings Sunday in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Aramis Ramirez hit a solo home run for the Cubs, who have won two in a row after losing eight of 10. The Pirates have lost seven of eight.

12th hole haunts Overton's finish

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, June 6,2004 9:22 p.m.

Entering the final round of the NCAA Championships Friday, IU junior Jeff Overton was tied for eighth place, sitting at 2-under par. Overton was even-par through the first nine holes making birdies on the first and eighth holes and bogies on the sixth and seventh. The first two holes on the back nine went as planned, with Overton shooting par on both. Next came the par four, 12th. Overton's first shot hooked right into a group of trees.

Heat can't keep Hoosiers from NCAAs

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, June 2,2004 10:48 p.m.

With temperatures hovering at or above 90 degrees, IU men's track team's top stars qualified for the 2004 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the NCAA Regional meet this weekend at Louisiana State University. The best result came from junior All-American Aarik Wilson, who set a new personal best and school record in the triple jump en route to a second place finish. His mark of 16.91 meters, while short of the phenomenal jump of winner LeeVan Sands of Auburn (17.30), broke Robert Cannon's 1978 school record of 16.87. Wilson currently ranks second in the nation and will be a strong contender for the NCAA triple jump title. Freshman All-American and Big Ten champion David Neville finished third in the 400 meters. His 45.88 seconds puts him consistently running under 46 seconds and indicates a shot at running even faster at the NCAA Championships.

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