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Caitlin Van Kooten (left) of Teter placed seventh in Individual Time Trials with 2:42.72. Eric Young (right) of the Cutters won Individual Time Trials with 2:18.25.

‘Proud to wear the name’

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 11:18 a.m.

Clayton Feldman wants everyone to know he is not a townie. None of the Cutters are.

3rd time’s the charm?

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 11:13 a.m.

Two years. Two poles. Zero wins.And here we go again.

Debunking the myths about ‘Breaking Away’

By Larry Buchanan · Friday, April 24,2009 10:47 a.m.

Since the release of the movie 30 years ago, myths and misconceptions have come up about the fictional Cutters team, townies in the race and how true the story really is. Let’s try and clear some things up.

From Obama to the Oscars, this race has seen it all

Friday, April 24,2009 10:18 a.m.

Little 500 is often called the “World’s Greatest College Weekend.” But it didn’t happen overnight. From humble beginnings in the 1950s, it has grown into one of the most recognized intramural events in the country. Here’s how.

Teams X, Mercury win Little Fifty

By Sara Amato · Friday, April 24,2009 12:44 a.m.

The 50-lap men’s and women’s relay races featured 25 teamsand kicked off Little 500 weekend Thursday.

Sophomore Dan Carson of Delta Upsilon throws his hands up in celebration March 28 during qualifications.

Cutters look to capture 3-peat in men's race

By Nathan Hart · Friday, April 24,2009 12:38 a.m.

The Cutters are aiming to join an elite group with a third consecutive Little 500 victory Saturday.

Caitlin Van Kooten of Teeter watches a pack of riders while cooling down during Individual Time Trials on April 4.

Cyclists focused as women’s race nears

By Sean Morrison · Friday, April 24,2009 12:34 a.m.

After months of preparation, the riders for the women’s Little 500 said they look and feel ready for Friday.

No. 2 Hoosiers set for Big Tens

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:32 p.m.

With a possible trip to the NCAA Regionals at stake, the IU women’s golf team will travel to West Lafayette for the Big Ten Tournament this weekend.

2 Hoosiers earn Big Ten recognition

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:31 p.m.

Together, an Australian and an American have won almost 60 percent of their doubles matches since January. Separately, the young Hoosiers were named to Honors on Thursday evening.

IU advances to 2nd round of tournament

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:29 p.m.

IU played its way to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament by defeating Michigan State 4-1 on Thursday.

Team looks to take Eastern Championship

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:28 p.m.

The fourth-seeded Hoosiers will take on fifth-seeded Brown University at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Harvard University’s Blodgett Pool. The Hoosiers beat Brown 9-8 earlier this season in the Aztec Invitational in San Diego.

IU hopes win streak will grow at Iowa

Thursday, April 23,2009 10:27 p.m.

Heading into this weekend’s series against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the IU softball team is coming off of a doubleheader win against Ball State.

IU faces tough road test

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:26 p.m.

IU (18-20, 8-3) travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., on Friday for the beginning of a three-game series against the Wolverines (22-17, 5-7).

Army Women look to prove doubters wrong

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:25 p.m.

Originally a team of ROTC women, Army Women had five riders in the top 40 of Individual Time Trials and two in the Miss ’N Out semifinals as well as placing sixth in Team Pursuit.

Eric Young of the Cutters passes Matt Neibler of Delta Tau Delta Wednesday evening at Individual Time Trials at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. Young, with a time of 2:18, had the fastest time of the evening.

1st row hopes to buck trend

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, April 23,2009 10:24 p.m.

On Saturday, Phi Delta Theta will try to be the first team to win the Little 500 from the pole position since Dodds House in 1998. No team from the front row has won since 2000.

Loukas wins national championship in 1-meter springboard competition

Thursday, April 23,2009 12:02 a.m.

U.S. Olympian and IU senior Christina Loukas won a national championship in the 1-meter springboard competition Thursday at the Speedo USA Diving Spring Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Hoosiers sweep Cardinals in doubleheader

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, April 22,2009 11:12 p.m.

The Hoosiers took care of Ball State in both games of a doubleheader Wednesday, winning by scores of 2-1 and 8-0 at the IU Softball Field.

Team splits for pair of weekend track meets

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, April 22,2009 11:11 p.m.

Members of the IU track and field team will break up this weekend for a split-squad meet.

IU earns 6 seed for Big Ten Tournament

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, April 22,2009 11:09 p.m.

The whole season has come down to this: If the Hoosiers pull through with solid matches in the Big Ten Tournament this weekend, they could move onto the NCAA Tournament.

Hoosiers get another crack at Ohio State