Sports

ESPN show highlights IU starter's on, off-field accomplishments

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Oct. 19,2006 11:53 p.m.

When her roommate was reading children's books, junior Meredith Brown was writing nationally published poems. "I was reading Dr. Seuss (back) then, and she was writing poems," said junior forward Kate O' Connell.

Peterson plans to play again for Oklahoma

Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:16 p.m.

Adrian Peterson plans to play at least one more game for Oklahoma. The star tailback, speaking publicly for the first time since breaking his collarbone Saturday, said he intends to play in a bowl game if the Sooners reach the postseason.

Dying for a title? Company making team pride urns, caskets

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:14 p.m.

In the heat of passion, many crazed baseball fans have said they would die for a championship. Are they willing to take that devotion to the grave? With a new venture that will put Major League Baseball team logos on urns and caskets, the league and a company that makes funeral products will find out just how many fans want to be decked out in their team colors and logos for eternity.

Government skeptical of Web site's threats against several NFL stadiums

By Alyson Brodsy and Lara Jakes Jordan · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:12 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- A Web site claims that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government expressed doubts about the threat Wednesday.

Quarterback racks up weekly honors

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:12 p.m.

Following his career-best performance in Saturday's 31-28 upset of No. 15 Iowa, IU freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis took home his first conference and national honors. The Big Ten named Lewis Co-Offensive Player of the Week along with Purdue quarterback Curtis Painter for their performances. Also, USA Today named the Hoosier quarterback its Player of the Week.

Bears lose defensive starter

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Seligman · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:11 p.m.

Chicago Bears strong safety Mike Brown is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair ligament damage in his right foot Wednesday, a major hit for the NFL's second-ranked defense. Brown limped off the field and was taken from the sideline on a cart during the fourth quarter of Monday's 24-23 comeback victory at Arizona after his foot got twisted on a running play. "Severe blow," coach Lovie Smith said. "I think we all know what Mike means to our football team. He's a special player. He was having an outstanding game ... That's a big blow, but injuries do happen. Mike has been in this situation before."

Freshman returns to practice

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:09 p.m.

IU men's soccer freshman forward Darren Yeagle practiced with the team Tuesday and is medically cleared to play, the team's spokeswoman Brooke Frederickson said. Tuesday's practice was the first time Yeagle participated in physical activity with the team since IU's 2-1 victory against Michigan State on Oct. 1.

IU back in action after break

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:09 p.m.

The IU men's tennis team ends a month-long layoff today when it takes part in the Hoosier Invitational and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Midwest Regional Championship, hosted by Minnesota. The Hoosiers host the Hoosier Invitational this weekend and send three players to the Midwest Regional Championship starting today and ending Oct. 24.

Name-calling in the NLCS

By Alyson Brodsy and Evan Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 10:08 p.m.

Apparently, I root for pond scum. At least that's what St. Louis told me. They had it written on their shirts and scribbled in black ink on their posters. After driving four hours Saturday to Missouri, I came to one conclusion: St. Louis Cardinals fans piss me off.

Fassel fired as Ravens' offensive coordinator

By David Ginsburg · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:26 a.m.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Jim Fassel was fired as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, a move designed by coach Brian Billick to get more firepower from the league's 28th-ranked attack.

Miami extends suspension, FIU dismisses 2 in wake of brawl melee

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Reynolds · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:24 a.m.

MIAMI -- Amid the pushing, punching and posturing during the sideline-clearing brawl between University of Miami and Florida International University, some actions were deemed worse than others. The punishments reflected the differences in severity.

Lidle remembered at service

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:21 a.m.

COVINA, Calif. -- Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was remembered as "a loving husband and an awesome father" Tuesday at a memorial attended by family, friends and teammates of the avid yet inexperienced pilot who was killed during an aerial tour of New York City.

Hoosiers play to two ties against U. of Kentucky

By Mike Abrams · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:19 a.m.

Moms always say to play by the rules, but rules change. The new hockey rule change which enforces stricter obstruction penalties was a huge factor in the IU men's hockey games this Friday and Saturday.

Hoosiers finish with win, two losses in weekend tourney at Southern Indiana

By DeAntae Prince · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:17 a.m.

This weekend, while most baseball fans watched the Detroit Tigers sweep the Oakland A's, the IU club baseball team competed at Southern Indiana in a tournament made up of the 10 top club teams from the Great Lakes Region conference.

Piniella says 'urgency is important' on North Side

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Wednesday, Oct. 18,2006 12:16 a.m.

CHICAGO-- Lou Piniella vows to make a winner of the Chicago Cubs, whose last World Series appearance came in 1945.

Universlam contest hits Bloomington

By Brian Buckey · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 11:27 p.m.

Kadour Ziani leaped over a small child huddled on the ground and hung in the air for longer than seemed possible. Then, at the peak of his jump, he scissor-kicked a basketball that was lodged in the corner of the rim. The feat was a move that Ziani calls the "Kick the Rim." Even though it wasn't a dunk, the crowd that had gathered at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church for Universlam was in awe of Ziani's incredible display of athleticism and flexibility.

IU disappointed after scrimmage against Bearcats, will travel to Boston for weekend

By Whitney Mitchell · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 11:25 p.m.

The IU women's rowing team left Lake Lemon disappointed after being defeated by the University of Cincinnati in Sunday's race.

IU nabs top recruit from Illini

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 1:35 a.m.

For months, just about everyone except Eric Gordon Jr. thought they knew what Eric Gordon Jr. was going to do. Friday night, making an appearance at Hoosier Hysteria, Gordon Jr. and his father, Eric Gordon Sr., made it clear he finally knew where Gordon Jr. -- the No. 2-ranked player in the class of 2007, according to Rivals.com -- is going to play his collegiate basketball. He is coming to IU.

Hoosiers upset No. 15 Iowa

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 12:25 a.m.

Late in the fourth quarter of IU's 31-28 victory against No. 15 Iowa Saturday -- with the Hawkeyes driving and threatening to regain the lead -- senior safety Will Meyers made a terrible mistake.

Senior Day overshadowed by loss to Wolverines

By Matt Dollinger · Monday, Oct. 16,2006 12:06 a.m.

Sunday's game began and ended with tears for IU. Players, coaches and family members appeared misty-eyed before the Hoosiers' highly anticipated showdown versus the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines. The No. 11 Hoosiers held a Senior Day ceremony on the Mellencamp Pavilion turf minutes before the game to honor their senior class.