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Sigma Alpha Mu looks to continue push to top of men's race

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, April 19,2006 1:26 a.m.

What a difference a few years can make.

Top goalkeeper recruit shines in win

Wednesday, April 19,2006 1:14 a.m.

Last spring, when IU lost to Mexico, then-freshman goalkeeper Chris Munroe made the start for the Hoosiers between the pipes. The IU men's soccer coaching staff looked to Munroe to fill the void Jay Nolly left when he graduated. Munroe made 10 saves while giving up two goals.

Crews prepares for crucial track work

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:45 a.m.

The sun just begins to creep over the scoreboard at Bill Armstrong Stadium as Steve McCutchen and Wally Hansford begin their work on the cinder track which hosts the Little 500.

The rise of the independents

Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:41 a.m.

1984 Cutters, perhaps the most famous independent team in the race's history, wins the men's Little 500 in its first appearance.

Newspaper: Giants trainer to testify before Bonds' grand jury

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:40 a.m.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The head athletic trainer for the San Francisco Giants was told to appear before a federal grand jury investigating whether Barry Bonds lied about his connection to the BALCO steroids scandal, a newspaper reported.

Pacers hope new identity pays off for playoff run

By Alyson Brodsy and Cliff Brunt · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:38 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers waited until the end of the regular season to figure themselves out, and what they've found doesn't resemble what they once were.

Two lacrosse players arrested in Duke rape

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:37 a.m.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Two Duke University lacrosse players were arrested on rape charges Tuesday in a scandal that has rocked one of America's elite campuses and has raised explosive questions of race, class and the privileged status of college athletes.

IU steals 12 bases in win over ISU

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:35 a.m.

The IU baseball team improved its record to 4-4 against in-state opponents and swept the season series against Indiana State University after an 11-5 victory Tuesday over the Sycamores at Sembower Field. Freshman Eric Wagner pitched three scoreless innings of relief in his first collegiate victory, and junior second baseman Keith Haas went 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI to lead the Hoosiers in the win.

How to start a team

Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:35 a.m.

• Forms available within Rider's Manual at iusf.bloomington.com/little5frm2.html.

Hoosiers defeat in-state rival Mastadons

By Chris Sauer · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:33 a.m.

The IU softball team broke its three-game losing streak with a win against IU-Purdue University Fort Wayne, although it was not exactly how they wanted to do it.

Independent Rule

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:30 a.m.

The very first Little 500 race champions were almost predictable.

Fitting the Bill

By Steve Slivka · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:27 a.m.

It looks like there could be another successful member of the Mellencamp family in Bloomington.

Little 500 to try tech upgrade this year

By Asma Khalid · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:27 a.m.

Watching the 2005 Little 500 inspired senior Wes Michaels.

Arnesen looking to avenge 2004 penalty

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:25 a.m.

For 20 seconds, senior Alpha Tau Omega rider Hans Arnesen knew what it felt like to be a Little 500 champion.

All-Asian team poised for 1st race

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:20 a.m.

Jamie Chen crouched near the fence at Bill Armstrong Stadium, her feet firmly planted in the cinder that covers the bicycle track as she surveyed the women riding around it.

After 18 years, women's field has full lineup for 1st time

By Michael Sanserino · Wednesday, April 19,2006 12:11 a.m.

Prior to this year, senior Jaimie Hewitt had only been an observer of the Little 500 race. This fall, she decided to get out of the stands and onto the track.

Soccer team plays host to Mexico tonight

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, April 18,2006 1:16 a.m.

The Mexico Under-17 Men's National Team that beat IU 2-1 in April 2005 went on to win the FIFA World Youth Championships in September. Mexico beat Brazil in the championship game 3-0. But just as Mexico will have a new generation of U-17 players when the team plays IU tonight in Bloomington, the Hoosiers sport new faces this spring after losing six starters from last season's squad. "It's like one of the Notre Dame players said the other day when we played them," IU coach Mike Freitag said. "This is a new generation out here; I don't know anyone."

Freshmen duo looks to avenge loss to Mexico squad

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, April 18,2006 1:01 a.m.

When Kevin Alston was in Peru last September with the United States Under-17 Men's National Team for the FIFA U-17 World Youth Soccer Championship, an elementary-aged boy approached him in the lobby of the team's hotel and gave him a good luck cross. The IU freshman said he hopes the good luck charm brings the Hoosiers a win tonight in their contest with the Mexico U-17 Men's National Team. "I just really hope we beat Mexico," Alston said. "Part of it is a pride thing that they are coming into the U.S. and just gotta represent IU, represent the country and hopefully we can have a good game and win."

Hoosiers to fight through 10-game home schedule

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Tuesday, April 18,2006 1 a.m.

The IU baseball team -- coming off a split in last weekend's series against Purdue -- will play its first mid-week home game today when the Indiana State Sycamores come to Bloomington to complete the two-game season series between the two teams. The Hoosiers (12-20) won the first two games of the Purdue series, but lost the final two games. IU will try to put a 25-8 loss in the final game behind it and build momentum for this weekend's Ohio State series. "It was just one of those crazy things," IU coach Tracy Smith said of Sunday's loss. "Regardless of the outcome, these guys will hit the locker room and forget about it."

CREAM OF THE CROP

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Monday, April 17,2006 12:35 a.m.

IU coach Terry Hoeppner asked for execution in Saturday's spring game. What he got was eight touchdowns and more than 700 yards of total offense. The Cream squad fought back from a ten-point deficit going into the fourth quarter to claim the 31-27 victory. "I wanted execution on both sides of the ball," Hoeppner said. "It wasn't necessarily horrible plays by the defense. I think it was just some really great throws and catches from the (first string) and the (second string)."

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