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Football team keeping Hoeppner in their minds as season nears

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 12:17 a.m.

As the Hoosiers held a public scrimmage at Memorial Stadium Aug. 18 , something was noticeably absent. Not the scoreboard in the north end zone, nor the red 1993 Independence Bowl banner that hangs as a 14-year-old reminder of the Hoosiers’ last bowl game.

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Senior forward Megan Pipkens moves past two Penn State defenders in a game at Bill Armstrong Stadium last year.

IU women's soccer team drops lone exhibition match 5-0 to Missouri Tigers

By Ryan Gregg · Thursday, Aug. 23,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s soccer team dropped its only exhibition match of the preseason 5-0 to the University of Missouri Tigers on Tuesday night in Columbia, Mo.

Virginia Tech football team helps campus heal

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2007 11:47 p.m.

First came the massacre on campus, leaving 33 dead and a nation horrified. Then came federal dogfighting charges against Michael Vick, Virginia Tech’s favorite son.

USA men’s basketball looking stronger ahead of 2008 Olympics

By Aaron Beard and Brian Mahoney · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2007 11:46 p.m.

Jerry Colangelo insists he was not out to build a team of All-Stars when he created the USA Basketball national team program. But maybe an All-Star team is exactly what the United States needed.

Probation handed down to Purdue women’s basketball

By Aaron Beard and Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2007 11:45 p.m.

The NCAA placed Purdue on two years’ probation Wednesday after it determined that a former assistant women’s basketball coach wrote a paper for a player and made more than 100 impermissible recruiting calls.

Recruit Matt Roth commits to IU

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2007 6:58 p.m.

Matt Roth, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard from Illinois, announced Wednesday he will sign a letter of intent to play for IU in 2008. For more analysis check out the IDS Basketblog.

Big men on campus

By Zachary Osterman · Wednesday, Aug. 22,2007 12:57 a.m.

Eric Gordon is coming to campus, and he’s bringing some friends with him. And they’re all exceptionally good basketball players.

Air pollution plaguing Beijing ahead of Olympics

By Aaron Beard and Christopher Bodeen · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 10:53 p.m.

Despite a persistent gray haze, officials said Tuesday an exercise that removed more than 1 million private vehicles a day from Beijing’s gridlocked streets was a success that could mean a clearer sky during next summer’s Olympics.

Falcons move on as Vick pleads guilty

By Aaron Beard and Paul Newberry · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 10:52 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons are hurt and confused. They’re struggling to comprehend how the guy they knew as a star on the field and a friend in the locker room could have gotten himself into this much trouble.

Former Giants teammates exchange sharp words

By Aaron Beard and Tom Canavan · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 10:52 p.m.

Tiki Barber wanted a more intense, fiery Eli Manning. The New York Giants quarterback gave Tiki what he wanted in a loud ripping voice on Tuesday.

Busch wins rain-delayed race in Michigan

By Aaron Beard and Mike Harris · Tuesday, Aug. 21,2007 10:51 p.m.

Kurt Busch is staying out of trouble these days, no longer making waves as a NASCAR bad boy. After Busch won for the second time in three races, prevailing in a rare Tuesday NASCAR event after two days of rain postponements at Michigan International Speedway, he gave most of the credit for the change of attitude to team owner Roger Penske.

IU unveils men's basketball schedule

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Aug. 15,2007 3:30 p.m.

The 2007-08 Indiana University men's basketball schedule will test the Hoosiers against four non-conference teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. For analysis and a look at the most interesting games of the schedule visit the IDS Basketblog.

Roll me away

By Nadia LaMantia · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 9:10 p.m.

The whir of chains and hum of wheels filled the air Saturday afternoon on Kirkwood Avenue as a crowd gathered and several blocks were closed to downtown traffic for the Bloomington Cycling Grand Prix. The sixth annual bicycle race, consisting of a women’s race and men’s races of different skill levels, was organized by TrueSport.com and co-sponsored by local cycling club Team Tortuga.

A-Rod becomes youngest player in history to reach 500 home run mark

By Aaron Beard and Jay Cohan · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 6:35 p.m.

Alex Rodriguez leaned to his right and watched the ball as it sailed toward the foul pole in left. When it stayed true, he raised his hands in the air – the long wait for No. 500 was finally over.

Bonds hits number 755 amidst cheers and boos

By Aaron Beard and Janie McCauley · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 6:34 p.m.

With a short swing, a half stare and an emphatic clap of his hands, Barry Bonds rounded the bases. After so many days and so many tries, he had finally caught Hammerin’ Hank.

Busch Series incident gets Robby Gordon suspended

By Aaron Beard and Dan Gelston · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 6:32 p.m.

Robby Gordon was suspended by NASCAR for the Nextel Cup race at Pocono on Sunday because of his misconduct on the race track at the Busch Series race in Canada.

Colts’ Jackson adjusts to new role as full-time CB

By Aaron Beard and Cliff Brunt · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 6:26 p.m.

Before last season, Marlin Jackson had started one NFL game. Now, with key defensive starters lost to free agency, he’s a full-time starting cornerback for the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts and a team leader who is expected to help mentor younger players.

Soccer team looks forward to fall play

By Linnea Coulter · Sunday, Aug. 5,2007 6:25 p.m.

As August draws to a close, students will begin returning to Bloomington for the start of classes. Along with classes comes the fall athletics season, and one team expecting big things is the men’s soccer team. Recently ranked No. 8 in the country in the College Soccer News’ preseason poll, the Hoosiers hope to live up to such hype and redeem themselves after a third-round loss to Santa Clara on penalty kicks in last season’s NCAA Tournament.

A night at the Ballpark

By Zachary Osterman · Thursday, Aug. 2,2007 12:30 p.m.

It is 6:46 p.m. Shadows stretch across the field as the grounds crew wets down the field in preparation for the July 20 game between the Indianapolis Indians and the Durham Bills. The grass-covered seats behind the outfield play host to picnicking families and fans prepared to take in the closest

Big Ten Network looking to woo another team before Aug. 30 launch

By Lee Hurwitz · Thursday, Aug. 2,2007 9:23 a.m.

CHICAGO – As Big Ten Media Week kicked off Tuesday morning, so did the hard questions concerning Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delaney, and the standstill known as the Big Ten Network.

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