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Billups will return to Detroit next season

By Aaron Beard and Larry Lage · Wednesday, July 11,2007 7:45 p.m.

Chauncey Billups signed a $60 million, five-year contract Wednesday with the Detroit Pistons, returning to the team he helped reach five straight conference finals.

Suzuki’s inside the park home run leads American League to 10th straight win

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Wednesday, July 11,2007 7:42 p.m.

Ichiro Suzuki sped around the bases as the ball bounced away from Ken Griffey Jr. for the first inside-the-park home run in All-Star game history. On a night of tricky hops, Suzuki and the American League rebounded to win – as usual.

AROUND THE GAME

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:26 p.m.

Gall nominated for award, Sarkodie and Lawrence compete in international play

Robbie McEwen crashes, wins 1st stage of 2007 Tour

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Australia’s Robbie McEwen crashed over his handlebars with 12 miles left, got back on his bike and mustered the grit to win the first stage of the 2007 Tour de France on Sunday in a mad-dash sprint.

Venus Williams defeats Marion Bartoli in Wimbledon final

By Aaron Beard and Howard Fendrich · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Improbable as this Wimbledon title might have seemed, Venus Williams knew it could happen. Far away as that trophy might have appeared only last week, Williams knew she had the game and the grit to grab it.

Federer defeats Nadal in 5 sets to take fifth straight Wimbledon title

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title Sunday, beating nemesis Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic and taking his place in tennis history beside Bjorn Borg.

Pride of the Panthers

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, July 5,2007 9:01 p.m.

There were numerous blue and orange “#8” Chicago Bears jerseys on display among the crowd at Bloomington High School South on Thursday morning. The crowd of fans were anxiously awaiting a familiar face. Then, from the parking lot came former Indiana Mr. Football Rex Grossman wearing a purple polo. He returned to hs former school, Bloomington High School South on Thursday to take part in the Day of Champions celebration, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington.

Big Ten Network to launch in late August

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Thursday, July 5,2007 1:02 p.m.

The Big Ten Network is coming to you at 7 p.m., Aug. 30. Maybe. While this is the date the network is set to launch, who will see it remains a mystery. Viewers subscribed to DIRECTV are set for 24-hour Big Ten programming. Subscribers who use cable or the Dish Network, however, might be out of luck. No deal has yet been reached with many of these services, but Network President Mark Silverman remains optimistic.

Groups students compete in summer intramurals program

By Linnea Coulter · Thursday, July 5,2007 1:01 p.m.

For members in IU’s Groups program, the fun has finally begun. Last week marked the start of the intramural summer season for these students, which kicked off with two days of extreme dodgeball in the racquetball courts of the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Top agent wants longer Series

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Sunday, July 1,2007 8:37 p.m.

Scott Boras loves the World Series so much, he wants to make it best-of-nine – and open with two games at a neutral site.

Convicted former Purdue player sentenced to 37 years

By AP Reports and Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 1,2007 8:33 p.m.

A former Purdue linebacker has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for attacking two women on campus.

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Bonds close

By Aaron Beard and Janie McCauley · Sunday, July 1,2007 8:28 p.m.

Barry Bonds hit his 750th career home run Friday night, pulling the San Francisco slugger within five of tying Hank Aaron’s record.

NFL shuts down European League

By Aaron Beard and Nesha Starcevic · Sunday, July 1,2007 7:06 p.m.

After 16 years in Europe, the NFL shut down its developmental league Friday.

Wimbledon stars reach third round

By Aaron Beard and Stephen Wilson · Wednesday, June 27,2007 7:30 p.m.

After another slow start, Serena Williams got her grass-court game back on track.

Congress may get involved in dispute over NFL disability

By Aaron Beard and Jesse J. Holland · Wednesday, June 27,2007 7:22 p.m.

Aging NFL retirees told Congress Tuesday that playing professional football left them with broken bodies, brain damage and empty bank accounts. Lawmakers said they may get involved if a better pension and disability system isn’t created.

Benoit said he’d be late to event because family was ill

By Aaron Beard and Greg Bluestein · Wednesday, June 27,2007 7:21 p.m.

Two days before he and his family were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, pro wrestler Chris Benoit told co-workers his wife and son had food poisoning and were throwing up, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.

Pacers unsure if they will obtain draft pick

By Aaron Beard and Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, June 27,2007 7:21 p.m.

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird says he plans to improve the team and make the playoffs next year. He just isn’t sure how yet.

Hep's final walk

By John Wustrow · Monday, June 25,2007 9:20 a.m.

For IU football coach Terry Hoeppner, the time to shine was on Saturdays. So when planning his Celebration of Life, there was only one day his wife Jane said it should happen. It needed to be a Saturday. Coach Hoeppner Celebration of Life Photo gallery Video

A Time to Remember

By Shannon McEnerney · Monday, June 25,2007 9:19 a.m.

Senior Nadina Kodba stood at the west side of Assembly Hall waiting for head football coach Terry Hoeppner’s last “Walk.”

Cox matches record for career ejections

By Aaron Beard and Charles Odum · Sunday, June 24,2007 8:15 p.m.

Braves manager Bobby Cox wasn’t going to argue with plate umpire Chad Fairchild, and he ended up with a record-tying ejection anyway.

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