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Sophomore guard Andrea McGuirt has her shot rejected by Michigan State's 6-foot-9-inch center Allyssa DeHann during the Hoosiers 71-65 loss to the Spartans February 12 at Assembly Hall.

Hoosiers prepare for Wildcats

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:10 a.m.

IU (16-8, 9-6) will try to continue its winning ways as it takes on Northwestern (6-19, 2-12) tonight in Evanston, Ill.

Crean, Ryan reunite in Big Ten

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 12:06 a.m.

In a season where only the abnormal seems expected, Tom Crean’s going to get a little piece of homemade comfort tonight. Although one doubts if Bo Ryan is going to make it all that comfortable.

Referee Ed Hightower signals that junior guard Devan Dumes (33) has been ejected during IU's 75-47 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. Dumes was ejected after throwing an elbow at Michigan State players.

Leading scorer returns to Hoosiers

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 5:04 p.m.

After serving a team-imposed, two-game suspension for throwing multiple elbows in a game at Michigan State on Feb. 7, junior guard Devan Dumes has been reinstated by IU coach Tom Crean

Sources: Pettitte talks to feds on Clemens probe

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:33 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Federal prosecutors have interviewed Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte as they investigate whether his former teammate Roger Clemens lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez speaks to reporters during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 17 in Tampa, Fla.

A-Rod: Banned drug use a ‘stupid mistake’

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:31 a.m.

TAMPA, Fla. – Alex Rodriguez offered new details Tuesday about his performance-enhancing drug use, saying his cousin injected him with an over-the-counter substance to gain an energy boost.

Seniors take ice for last time, make run at tourney

By Kyle Abrell · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:30 a.m.

After roller-coaster careers, three seniors will skate at Franklin Southern Ice Arena for the last time as Hoosiers on Friday night against Kentucky.

Figure skating club prepares for nationals

By Caitlin Davis · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:28 a.m.

The IU figure skating club faces intense practices, long road trips and the chance of serious injury.

Means on dream’s doorstep

By Dave Leno · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:26 a.m.

IU columnist Dave Leno talks with 2-sport IU standout Andrew Means before he ventures in to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Junior pole vaulter Vera Neuenswander attempts an attempt during the Indiana Invitational Jan. 17 at Gladstein Fieldhouse. Neuenswander won the event with a height of 13 feet, 5.25 inches.

Neuenswander improving again in junior year

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 12:23 a.m.

Pole vaulter Vera Neuenswander is soaring to higher and higher heights after being struck by a sophomore slump.

Rookies hit the track in first event of Little 500 season

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 12:28 a.m.

New riders gained valuable experience Monday in the first of a week's worth of training sessions in preparation of the historic race.

Senior guard Kim Roberson fends off an Illinois defender under the basket during the Hoosiers 66-59 loss to the Illini Feb. 8 at Assembly Hall.

'Kamikaze Kim' leads through humility

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 12:20 a.m.

Senior Kim Roberson isn't afraid to lay her body on the line for her Hoosiers, even if it's in practice. Her teammates say her passion ignites them to play harder.

IU guard Jamie Braun looks to pass during IU's 64-61 win over Wisconsin Jan. 15 at Assembly Hall. Braun had 14 points.

IU breaks 4 game losing streak

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 12:17 a.m.

Thanks to a last second 3-pointer to send the Hoosiers into overtime at Wisconsin, IU was able to break a 4-game losing streak.

Matt Kenseth celebrates after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway Sunday in Daytona Beach, Fla..

One More Hour

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 1 a.m.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – What a difference an hour makes.

Depth troubles IU in Big Ten stretch

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:56 a.m.

It’s now been nine days since Devan Dumes logged game minutes for the IU men’s basketball team because of his program-enforced suspension.

IU freshman guard Nick Williams battles for an offensive rebound with three Ilinois defenders during the first half of IU's 65-52 loss Sunday at Assembly Hall. Ilinois had 37 rebounds.

Point, counterpoint: Hoosiers fail to match up

By Tom Kirby · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:53 a.m.

Almost every time the Hoosiers address and temporarily fix a problem that’s plagued them recently, a new weakness is exploited.

Senior Molly Beckwith leads the pack down the frontstretch during the women's 800-meter run Jan. 31 at Gladstein Fieldhouse. Beckwith finished second in the event improving her season's best time to 2:07:33.

Around Sports

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:51 a.m.

Check out this weekend's results in IU athletics.

Freshman guard Ashlee Mells charges into the lane during the Hoosiers 71-65 loss to Michigan State Thursday evening at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers face Wisconsin on the road today in Madison, Wisc..

IU can't find reasons for drop in standings

By Jeremy Rosenthal · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:47 a.m.

After a day off, the Hoosiers (15-8, 8-6) returned to practice Saturday in preparation for tonight’s trip to Madison to face Wisconsin (15-10, 5-9). But the Hoosiers’ four-game losing streak still weighed on their minds.

One More Hour: Kenseth wins Daytona 500

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:44 a.m.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – What a difference an hour makes. Sunday night, Matt Kenseth took home the coveted Harley J. Earl trophy and the title of Daytona 500 champion after NASCAR called the race 48 laps from the finish due to a heavy rain shower that persisted through the evening.

IU freshman guard Matt Roth shoots a three-pointer during the second half of IU's 65-52 loss to Illinois Sunday evening at Assembly Hall. Roth led the team with 13 points on three of six shooting from behind the three-point line.

Hoosiers make history with 18th loss

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, Feb. 16,2009 12:22 a.m.

On Sunday, in front of a striped-out, sold-out Assembly Hall crowd, the Hoosiers' 65-52 loss to No. 22 Illinois marked the the team's 18th loss of the year, the most in IU history

Follow the Daytona 500 weekend with the IDS

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Feb. 13,2009 10:52 a.m.

IDS columnist Geoffrey Miller will be blogging one of the biggest weekend's in NASCAR and the Daytona 500. Check it out at the Daytona Dispatch.

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