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Nets reach deal to sell team to NYC real estate developer

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:45 a.m.

TRENTON, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets' owners have agreed to sell the team to a New York City real estate developer, a move that could bring Brooklyn its first major sports franchise since 1957. The contract was finalized Wednesday, said Edwin Stier, president of the Community Youth Organization, which owns the Nets.

Colts get new uniforms

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:44 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts fans can still believe in blue next season -- but it will be a darker shade of royal blue. The team will sport darker uniforms next season, Indianapolis television station WISH reported Wednesday. The team wants to make the color closer to the shade it was when the Colts came to Indianapolis from Baltimore in the 1980s, said team executive Pete Ward.

Hoosiers match up with Blue Raiders

By Dan Click · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:43 a.m.

After coming off a tough home loss, 6-1 against Notre Dame to start the season, the Hoosiers will hit the road to face off against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders at noon this Saturday at the Racquet Club Indoor Facility in Murfreesboro, Tenn. This will be the second ranked opponent the Hoosiers have gone up against this season, as the Blue Raiders are ranked No. 67 in the country. MTSU has six players that have a winning record in singles and also boasts two nationally-ranked doubles teams. At No. 30 in the country are the tandem of seniors Trevor Short and Kirk Jackson, while the team of sophomore Brandon Allan and freshman Kai Schledorn are No. 46. Doubles will play an important role in the match, IU sophomore Neil Kenner said.

Young squad kicks-off season in Michigan

By Matt Ostrega · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:42 a.m.

After finishing 26-11 in 2003 and tying a school record for single-game victories with 26, the Hoosiers have their sights set on another successful season. The squad plans to pick up where they left off last year when they ended the season ranked No. 9 in the nation, gained the Collegiate Water Polo Association conference title and made the trip to the NCAA Final Four. IU coach Barry King, in his sixth year as head coach, has had a winning record every year since the program's conception in 1998.

Hoosiers face Iowa and Minnesota this weekend

By Scott Lipsky · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:41 a.m.

The IU men's swimming and diving team faces a tough challenge this Saturday when they travel to Iowa City to compete against Big Ten rivals Iowa and Minnesota. With the team struggling so far this season (3-6, 1-2 Big Ten), the Hoosiers will have an opportunity to see where they stand amongst their rivals as they look towards the Big Ten Championships, which take place at Purdue, Feb. 26 to 28. Both squads bring strong competition to the table, with Iowa boasting a 7-1 overall record this year and 2-1 conference record.

IU hosts No. 10 Tennessee

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:40 a.m.

Coming off two impressive victories over Western Michigan and Miami of Ohio, the Hoosiers couldn't have asked for a much better start to their spring season. IU opened up its schedule with a 6-1 victory over the Broncos, which was closer than the score indicates, and a 7-0 blowout of the Redhawks. But their toughest test to date is sure to focus the Hoosiers, as they play host to No. 10 Tennessee Saturday at the IU Tennis Center.

Team kicks off Big Ten play on road

By Colin Burns · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:39 a.m.

The long awaited anticipation for Big Ten play starts this weekend for the IU wrestling team as it prepares for its first two conference matches of the year. The Hoosiers travel to the University of Wisconsin Field House to take on the Badgers at 7 p.m. Friday, and then travel a few hours south to compete Saturday against Northwestern. IU coach Duane Goldman knows Friday's match against Wisconsin will be the true test for his team.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:37 a.m.

Manning soaking-up spotlight CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ricky Manning Jr. stepped out of the sauna and into the locker room, pausing to flex like a bodybuilder. His Carolina Panthers teammates stared in disbelief, then burst out laughing. With four postseason interceptions, the rookie cornerback has turned into a star and is loving every minute of it. "I think Ricky wants to be a model or something," safety Deon Grant said.

Shorthanded squad takes on Ohio State at home

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:36 a.m.

After two physical contests against in-state and conference rival Purdue, the IU club hockey team returns to the ice this weekend with a two-game home stand against Big Ten foe, Ohio State. Despite winning both contests against the Boilermakers, the Hoosiers suffered nine suspensions on the weekend following a bench-clearing brawl. With time expiring in the second period, a Purdue defenseman threw an illegal knee out onto IU sophomore Reed Schafer. With Schafer laid out on the ice, the Hoosiers retaliated in an act of team unity to protect their player.

IU hopes to pack Hall

By Dan Patrick · Friday, Jan. 23,2004 12:35 a.m.

The Old Oaken Bucket, the Monon Spike, the Barnburner trophy and the Titan Series are all by products of a rivalry that has stood in Indiana history -- IU and Purdue. Another page will be added to that rivalry when the Hoosiers and the Boilermakers will lock horns this Sunday at Assembly Hall. However, the age-old rivalry is far from the focus in this game. The game is not just a rivalry game, it's the 2004 Hoosiers "Pack the Hall" game.

Warmups prepare team for race

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 11:47 p.m.

The Hoosier trackmen continued early-season success in fine form Saturday. In their first full-squad effort, the men scored a convincing win as their 117.5 points beat Kent State (98.5) and Indiana State (98.5). Several athletes notched individual wins. In the sprints, sophomore David Neville, a top youngster in international ranks, took a second-straight 400m victory in 48.82, and sophomore Andre Grimes took the 200m in 22.62. Neville also anchored the Hoosiers' winning 4x400 relay. The field events offered more points in the form of senior Mike Minton, who won the shot put with a heave of 16.42. Despite the win, Minton left the competition with improvements in mind. "It was just another warm-up meet," he said, "I'm going to keep building-up through the early meets to be ready to throw my best at the close of the year.

The real formula for success

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 11:34 p.m.

Numerous cities around the country claim to hold the distinction of being the nation's premiere "Title Town." Detroit, Green Bay, Wis., and New York have staked their claim as the nation's number one host for championship parades, but those three cities have cornered the market in only one sport -- hockey, football and baseball, respectively.

First Big Ten road win still elusive for IU Hoosiers

By Ryan Cost and Ryan J. Cost · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 11:32 p.m.

After Sunday's overtime win against Northwestern at Assembly Hall, junior guard Jenny DeMuth said she was dissatisfied.

IU honors football star Randle El's No. 11 jersey

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 11:31 p.m.

In the middle of his senior year, former IU quarterback Antwaan Randle El had no clue where his football career would take him after he graduated. Two years later, Randle El stood in the middle of Assembly Hall holding up a framed No. 11 jersey in front of thousands of screaming fans.

Senior captains bring extra experience

By Jeff Fuldauer · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 11:30 p.m.

It's no secret the success of the IU women's tennis team has been the result of grueling off-season training and the consistency and depth from new talent. But leading the charge for the squad this spring stems from the trio of seniors who lead the team into Big Ten action.

Holidays mean working days for Hoosiers

By Colin Burns · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 12:16 a.m.

The holiday break is a time for rest, relaxation and being lazy. Students travel away from Bloomington to distance themselves from the responsibilities of the past semester. The IU wrestling team had a different schedule.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T the P-A-T-R-I-O-T

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 12:15 a.m.

Aikman, Irvin and Smith. Ring a bell? Of course it does. These are recognizable names from the dominant Dallas Cowboys squad that earned the label of America's Team, but Brady, Bruski and Law? Are most people aware these are names representing the AFC in this year's Super Bowl?

Backcourt tandem helps lead IU into middle of Big Ten season

By Natalie A. Trout · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 12:14 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There are two players on the IU men's basketball roster who have become quite the pair on the court -- at home, and away. Sophomore guards Bracey Wright and Marshall Strickland are IU's backcourt, and in the team's 69-61 road victory over Ohio State (9-8, 1-3 Big Ten), the two had a combined 47 points. The two guards were also the top scorers in Saturday's victory over Northwestern.

Late defensive stands hold off Buckeyes in Hoosier win

By Tyler Hoeppner and Tyler V. Hoeppner · Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 12:12 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two big steals down the stretch by sophomore Bracey Wright allowed IU to pull out another road win in the Big Ten against Ohio State 69-61, Tuesday at Value City Arena. The Hoosiers (9-6, 3-1 Big Ten) converted 10-12 free throws down the stretch to withstand a late Buckeye run. Wright led the Hoosiers with 28 points and IU sophomore Marshall Strickland finished with 19.

Fans commiserate loss to Patriots

By Alex Hickey · Tuesday, Jan. 20,2004 1:10 a.m.

An epidemic of football fever swept across Bloomington Sunday as Colts fans showed up en masse and filled every table at Yogi's Bar and Grill to watch their team go for its first Super Bowl appearance in Indianapolis franchise history. However, the New England Patriots defense was effectively able to subdue the Colts offense and the crowd's collective mood in a 24-14 AFC Championship victory. As is often the case before the big game, fans were in good spirits. People razzed the announcers any time they suggested that the Colts might lose, or in the case of Deion Sanders, every time he opened his mouth. When Dan Marino picked the Patriots before the game, someone asked, "What do you know about the Super Bowl?" When quarterback Tom Brady marched the Patriots offense onto the field for the first time, he was met by the cry of "Pretty boy!"

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