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Investigators say foul play unlikely in Southern California kicker's death

By Ana Beatriz Cholo · Sunday, Jan. 7,2007 11:48 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Foul play probably was not a factor in the death of Southern California kicker Mario Danelo, whose body was found about 120 feet down a rocky cliff, police said Sunday.

Knight wins record 880, but remains denied of IU fame

By Sam Nissen · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:32 p.m.

Jilted former IU men's basketball coach Bob Knight won his historic 880th game Monday, but he remains an outsider at the IU Athletics Hall of Fame. The University's hall includes some of the country's best former college basketball players like Kent Benson and Calbert Cheaney and IU's original championship-winning coach Branch McCracken, among many others.

Michigan State defeats Hoosiers again

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:32 a.m.

It wasn't a blowout, but for the second time in less than two weeks Michigan State defeated the IU women's basketball team, this time in Bloomington. The Hoosiers blew a three-point lead late in regulation and lost 64-56 in overtime against the No. 19 Spartans.

Chiefs-Colts game matches old friends as foes

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:30 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Herm Edwards would never let work come between him and Tony Dungy. Not last season, when the weary Jets coach put football on hold temporarily to attend the funeral of his best friend's son in Tampa, Fla., and certainly not this week when the two coaches meet again in a wild-card game.

Greenspan names Hoosier native Dunbar to volleyball post, replaces 14-year head coach

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:28 a.m.

For the first time in 14 seasons, the IU volleyball program has a new leader. The IU Athletics Department announced Dec. 17 that former College of Charleston coach Sherry Dunbar will lead IU volleyball, after Katie Weismiller decided not to pursue a contract renewal in late November.

Chargers' Tomlinson named league's Most Valuable Player

By Aaron Beard and Barry Wilner · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:25 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Spell this year's NFL MVP: L.T. Record-setting LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers ran away with The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award Thursday, just as he eluded defenders in leading his team to the AFC's best record (14-2) and a favorite's role for the Super Bowl.

Cower's hour: Steeler coach to call it quits

By Aaron Beard and Alan Robinson · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:23 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- Bill Cowher is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers -- to say goodbye.

IU wins early, but falls in first game of Big Ten season

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:21 a.m.

Dec. 17: Assembly Hall IU 57, Southern Illinois 47 IU coach Kelvin Sampson continually referred to Southern Illinois as the best team the Hoosiers had played this season up until their match in Assembly Hall. He may have very well been right. SIU took a one-point lead into halftime (23-22), but IU gained the lead for good during a furious 14-1 run in the second half. Junior guard A.J. Ratliff had a team-high 14 points off the bench for the Hoosiers.

Hoosiers keep winning ways into new year

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:19 a.m.

All season long, IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack has preached to her team about playing Indiana basketball. That ideology has led her Hoosiers to a 12-3 record overall and a 1-2 record in the competitive Big Ten Conference.

Wrestling rolls throughout winter break

By DeAntae Prince · Friday, Jan. 5,2007 12:18 a.m.

While most students were still reclining on couches at home over winter break, the IU wrestling team was on the road against challenging tough competition. The Hoosiers traveled to Illinois to compete in two separate meets.

Hoosiers almost there

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Monday, Dec. 11,2006 10:40 a.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- There the Hoosiers were, at it again. Down five points with 2:01 to play, freshman Joey Shaw stripped the ball from the University of Kentucky's Ramel Bradley near IU's basket. Shaw hit a layup. The Hoosiers were now down three.

Not-so-nifty 50 : IU falls to Kentucky

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Dec. 11,2006 12:01 a.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The number 50 wasn't too friendly to the Hoosiers against the University of Kentucky.

Jaguar backs run all over Colts defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Mark Long · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:59 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Fred Taylor slipped through the defensive line, cut right and gained 76 yards before Jason David caught up and made a touchdown-saving tackle.

'76 ring worth more than cash

By DeAntae Prince · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:56 p.m.

The recent selling of the Hoosiers' 1976 basketball championship ring has provoked many evaluations of the item itself. But what was lost among all the hoopla is the man behind the ring. The first 1976 championship ring sold on eBay for $50,100 on Dec. 3. But this price does not capture the value put on the ring by its late owner Harold Andreas, former player Kent Benson said.

Heisman winner is Smith, but Quinn might be No. 1 pick

By Alyson Brodsy and Ralph D. Russo · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:55 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Heisman Trophy night belonged to Troy Smith, but Brady Quinn's big day will come in April at the NFL draft.

Bears' Urlacher reluctantly hits Monday night stage

By Alyson Brodsy and R.B. Fallstrom · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:54 p.m.

ST. LOUIS -- A creature of habit, Brian Urlacher dislikes the trappings and the inconvenience of playing on Monday night.

Hoosiers down Mastodons 69-68 in tight in-state battle

By John Wustrow · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:52 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- The IU women's basketball team might be giving coach Felisha Legette-Jack wins, but they're not coming easy.

D.J.'s Big day

By Eamonn Brennan · Sunday, Dec. 10,2006 11:49 p.m.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- After IU's loss to No. 7 Duke on Nov. 28, IU coach Kelvin Sampson said D.J. White, his talented but demure forward who had scored just seven points in the close loss, needed to develop a "swagger."

UPDATE Hoosiers fall to Kentucky, 59-54

Saturday, Dec. 9,2006 4:07 p.m.

LEXINGTON, KY. -- The IU men's basketball team fell to 5-3 on the season after losing 59-54 to the University of Kentucky Saturday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The Hoosiers and Wildcats battled through 14 lead changes in the contest, 10 of which came in the first half.

Hoosiers fall to Kentucky, 59-54

Saturday, Dec. 9,2006 4:06 p.m.

LEXINGTON, K.y. -- The IU men's basketball team fell to 5-3 on the season after losing 59-54 to the University of Kentucky Saturday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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