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Hoosiers defeat No. 8 Creighton on Ackley's header

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 11:24 p.m.

Heading into the season, sophomore Brian Ackley had never played forward. But it was a good thing for the Hoosiers that IU coach Mike Freitag moved the former midfielder to forward this year.

Report: IU spent $15,000 to investigate former football coach

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 11:18 p.m.

IU paid more than $15,000 to have a law firm investigate the school's football program in the months before the school fired coach Gerry DiNardo.

Replacing 7 with 7

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 11:09 p.m.

After losing seven seniors from last season, the No. 10 Hoosiers found a solution to their potential problem by replacing them with seven freshmen. With its combination of young and old players, the IU field hockey team split the first two games of its season.

UPDATE: Men's soccer wins weekend tourney

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Aug. 27,2006 8:09 p.m.

The IU men's soccer team opened the season on a successful note with two victories at the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament. The Hoosiers defeated No. 8 Creighton University 1-0 Friday night and the University of Alabama at Birmingham 2-1 Sunday.

Recent years' preseason losing streak hasn't flustered Colts

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:20 a.m.

anapolis Colts just want to win -- even if it doesn't count. They enter Saturday night's game against New Orleans on an eight-game preseason losing streak that has drawn questions from fans and media but little concern from players and coaches.

IU's strength, conditioning up to par for '06 season

By Rick Harker · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:17 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team begins its season Friday at the West Virginia Tournament in Morgantown, W.Va. The Hoosiers will face the University of Akron at 5 p.m. and take on Oakland University and West Virginia University Saturday.

Hoosiers open up season with pair of games in Wisconsin

By John Wustrow · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:16 a.m.

The IU women's soccer team hopes to carry the momentum from its 4-0 exhibition win against Indiana State University into its first regular season games this weekend in Madison, Wis., against two teams who made the NCAA Tournament last season.

Hoosiers confident despite losing grads

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:13 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team opens its season in a familiar position but an unfamiliar location.

IU unconcerned with ranking

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Aug. 25,2006 12:08 a.m.

Preseason rankings don't bother the IU men's soccer team. Though they were ranked No. 1 in the nation at the start of three of the last five seasons, the Hoosiers open their season tonight ranked No. 12. Senior midfielder Josh Tudela couldn't care less.

Riley rejoins Heat, aims for back-to-back championship season

By Alyson Brodsy and Steven Wine · Thursday, Aug. 24,2006 12:49 a.m.

MIAMI -- Pat Riley decided against quitting on top. He'd rather try to stay there another year.

Manning uses preseason for charity

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Thursday, Aug. 24,2006 12:45 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning is all business when it comes to football. But since it's still the preseason, forgive Manning if this week has been devoted more to his second vocation -- helping others.

A team is born

By Matt Dollinger · Thursday, Aug. 24,2006 12:39 a.m.

Thousands of IU students moved into their places Tuesday afternoon, settling in for a relaxing week before class begins. But relaxation was the last thing on the minds of the members of the IU football team Tuesday as they prepared for their first big test of the season: Western Michigan.

Gatlin agrees to 8-year ban after failing 2 drug tests

By Alyson Brodsy and Eddie Pells · Wednesday, Aug. 23,2006 12:15 a.m.

Sprinter Justin Gatlin agreed to an eight-year ban from track and field Tuesday, avoiding a lifetime penalty in exchange for his cooperation with doping authorities and because his first positive drug test was deemed an honest mistake.

Pacers re-acquire Harrington

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Tuesday, Aug. 22,2006 11:56 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers finally completed a sign-and-trade deal Tuesday with the Atlanta Hawks for forward Al Harrington.

IU defeats No. 1 Maryland 1-0

By Chris Engel · Tuesday, Aug. 22,2006 11:48 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- Although Friday night's game against No. 1 University of Maryland did not count for the record books, only one outcome was acceptable for the IU men's soccer team when it took the pitch against the defending national champions.

Soccer Showcase

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Aug. 22,2006 11:44 p.m.

FORT WAYNE -- Don't try telling IU junior goalkeeper Chris Munroe the men's soccer team's victory against the University of Maryland was just another exhibition. He knows better.

Hornish edges Andretti in photo finish

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Tuesday, Aug. 15,2006 11:26 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- In the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500, Sam Hornish Jr. edged out rookie driver Marco Andretti Sunday in the second closest finish in the race's prestigious history.

Sampson ready for fall after uncertain summer

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, Aug. 6,2006 8:15 p.m.

Don't ask IU basketball coach Kelvin Sampson how the team is going to do this year. Truth of the matter is, he doesn't know. "There's an excitement with me since I am coaching a new team," Sampson said. "People ask me, 'How are we going to be this year?' And I have no idea, no clue." He isn't blowing you off when he says he has no idea; he genuinely doesn't know. Sampson is inheriting a team that although is talented, hasn't been able to work much under Sampson this summer. Due to NCAA rules, Sampson and every other head coach in the nation, is forbidden to practice, scrimmage or even watch tape together with his team. Sampson cannot coach his new players in a practice situation until Aug. 28, when classes begin.

Bloomington Criterium fields current, former Little 500 riders

By Julie Mahomed · Sunday, Aug. 6,2006 7:58 p.m.

In a sport that has recently been plagued by scandal at the Tour de France, amateur cyclists ride harder than ever with hopes of climbing up the ranks. Current and former Little 500 riders alike go shoulder to shoulder to test their endurance, strength and will to tolerate the summer heat throughout a series of races around the Midwest. Cyclists from all over the Midwest rode into Bloomington Saturday to see for themselves if riders in the home of the Little 500 are as strong as the movie "Breaking Away" portrays. The TrueSport.com Downtown Bloomington Criterium, sponsored by Tortuga/Big Brothers Cycling Team, was held on a three-fourths-mile loop around downtown Bloomington.

NASCAR fans like no other

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, Aug. 6,2006 7:54 p.m.

Driving around Bloomington you will see flags and banners on cars signaling a devotion to NASCAR. Like fans of other sports, NASCAR fans tend to be very committed and pledge allegiance to their driver. Matt Kovacinski, a recent IU grad, summed up the devotion of NASCAR fans like himself.

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