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Surging Boston wins pennant

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Thursday, Oct. 21,2004 1:41 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Boston blew away decades of defeat with four sweet swings. Believe it, New England, the Red Sox are in the World Series. And they got there with the most unbelievable comeback of all, shaming the New York Yankees, the "Evil Empire" to the south. David Ortiz, Johnny Damon and Derek Lowe made sure of that.

Cardinals survive, await Clemens in Game 7

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 21,2004 1:40 a.m.

ST. LOUIS -- Jim Edmonds finished what Albert Pujols started for the St. Louis Cardinals. Edmonds blasted a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the rejuvenated St. Louis Cardinals forced the NL championship series to Game 7, beating the Houston Astros 6-4 Wednesday to even the series at three games apiece. "This what it's all about, right here," Edmonds said.

With unbeaten streak snapped, IU hopes to rebound versus Butler

By Brian Janosch · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:55 a.m.

After being on the receiving end of one of the biggest upsets of the college soccer season, IU will look to rebound in Indianapolis Wednesday against the Butler Bulldogs (10-3-1).

Freshman helps Hoosiers to first Big Ten victory

By Kevin Dwire · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:52 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team did something Saturday evening that had eluded the squad for more than a month -- win. Last Friday night, the Hoosiers came close to putting all the pieces together, forcing conference rival Wisconsin to a fifth and decisive game, before falling to the Badgers, extending the Hoosiers' losing streak to 10 matches.

Freshman strikes twice to give IU overtime win

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:50 a.m.

With a 2-1 overtime win against Miami University of Ohio, IU improved its record to 9-6 on the season. Nine victories is the most wins in a season for the Hoosiers in the five years the program has existed.

Hoosiers, Davis get second commitment

By John Rodgers · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:50 a.m.

For the second time in as many weeks, the IU men's basketball team received a verbal commitment -- this time from an in-state product, multiple reports confirmed Tuesday.

Boston wins 4-2, forces Game 7

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:47 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Gritting his teeth and grimacing throughout, Curt Schilling willed away the pain in his right ankle and the Boston Red Sox got the benefit of two reversed calls to move within one win of the most shocking comeback in baseball postseason history.

Team welcomes top-ranked squads for weekend matches

By Chris Hopper · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 1:01 a.m.

The IU men's water polo club will be in action this weekend against many of its Big Ten foes along with some nationally ranked opponents from around the country.

Officials play big role for RecSports programs

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2004 12:55 a.m.

The lights shine bright as teams take the field in the intramural flag football championship. Throughout the year, they have proven to be the best and now they are on the field showcasing their skills on IU intramurals' biggest stage.

Coach likes Pacers facing tough opponents in preseason schedule

By Alyson Brodsy and Jon Krawczynski · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:42 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Minnesota is next up on the Indiana Pacers' preseason schedule that is filled with Western Conference powers, and that's just the way coach Rick Carlisle likes it. The Pacers play Memphis, Denver and Minnesota twice in the exhibition season. All three figure to be in the playoff hunt in the West. That type of competition is good for the team, Carlisle says, because it gives them a chance to hone their offensive and defensive execution against some of the very best.

Hoosiers look to make it 3 straight against Miami

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:40 a.m.

The IU field hockey team is batting .500 in the first four games of its seven-game road trip. The Hoosiers continue traversing the Midwest with hopes of beginning the week with a win against Miami University (Ohio).

All Big-Ten guard out for year

By Dan Click · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:39 a.m.

The hopes of making the NCAA tournament for the Hoosier women's basketball team hit a major roadblock when senior guard/forward Jenny DeMuth tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and subsequently ended her 2004-05 season.

Red Sox survive in 14; Astros take series lead

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2004 1:37 a.m.

Red Sox 5, Yankees 4, 14 innings BOSTON -- After the game that seemed like it would never end, Boston's season goes on.

Basketball ticket pack expands to 12

By John Rodgers · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 2 a.m.

Students will get to see all 12 men's basketball home games this season after all. The IU Athletic Ticket Office sent out an e-mail Saturday to students who purchased tickets alerting them that their season ticket package for men's basketball has been doubled to 12 games from the initial six.

Let the MADNESS BEGIN

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:50 a.m.

For nine young men, Friday night was their introduction into the Hoosier mystique. Seven freshmen and two transfers donned the Crimson and Cream for the first time in front of the Hoosier faithful.

Around The Game

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:22 a.m.

Men's swim and dive beats Evansville The IU men's swimming and diving team felt they had something to prove after its close loss to Texas last week. Going into Friday's dual meet against the University of Evansville, IU Coach Ray Looze's team was ready to get its first 'W' in the win column.

Hoosiers finish 8th at Pre-NCAA's

By Ryan Corazza · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:20 a.m.

Sophomore Jessica Gall and her teammates were looking to break their racing slump this past Saturday at the NCAA Pre-National meet. "We've had good workouts but we hadn't been running up to our potential," Gall said.

Team clinches berth in Big Ten tourney with draw

By John Fischer · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:19 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team wrapped up another tough weekend of Big Ten play Sunday after the Hoosiers suffered a 1-0 loss to Northwestern and drew with Illinois 1-1. IU lost its second consecutive conference game Friday afternoon when Northwestern scored in overtime to give the Wildcats a golden goal victory. Northwestern's Ashleigh Garmon scored off of a corner kick that sailed right into the IU penalty box with just three minutes left to play in the first overtime period.

Patriots hang on to beat Seahawks

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:18 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots got another victory -- but quite a scare -- as they extended their NFL record for consecutive wins. They stopped a late Seattle comeback to beat the Seahawks 30-20 Sunday, running their streak to 20 wins, including playoffs. They also tied the league record with their 17th consecutive regular-season victory.

Astros even series with new Killer B's

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Oct. 18,2004 1:15 a.m.

HOUSTON -- Julian Tavarez must have forgotten about Carlos Beltran when he said the Cardinals didn't think the Houston Astros were so special. Beltran struck again Sunday, homering in a record fifth straight postseason game and lifting the Astros over St. Louis 6-5 to even the NL championship series at 2.

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