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Beautifully played

By Ryan Phillips · Tuesday, July 25,2006 11:58 a.m.

While watching the World Cup last week at a sports bar in town, one of those "Joga Bonita" Nike commercials blared on the oversized flat screen in front of me. As I watched Brazil's Ronaldinho expertly knife his way through a group of helpless defenders I overheard a guy ask his buddies how anyone could consider soccer beautiful. He argued it was too boring and seemed pointless. "They kick a ball around, what's beautiful about that?" As I suppressed the urge to haul off and deck the jackass -- had his collar been popped there would have been no restraining me -- I pondered just how ignorant Americans are when it comes to the real football. On the whole, we simply don't get what it means to the rest of the world and probably never will. I'm here to try and bridge the gap and tell you why I love soccer and how I think it can change the world.

Woods wins another Claret Jug at Britsh Open

By Aaron Beard and Doug Ferguson · Sunday, July 23,2006 8:18 p.m.

HOYLAKE, England -- Tiger Woods had an answer for everyone Sunday on another methodical march to victory in the British Open.

Legette-Jack focuses on biggest recruit

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, July 23,2006 8:18 p.m.

Hours before boarding a plane to Memphis on a recruiting trip, IU head women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack had her complete attention focused on a local recruit.

Landis wins Tour de France

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 23,2006 8:17 p.m.

PARIS -- The highs and lows of Floyd Landis' nail-biter of a bike race ended without a hitch Sunday as he won the Tour de France and kept cycling's most prestigious title in American hands for the eighth straight year.

Women's football leagues thrive in Indy

By David A. Nosko · Sunday, July 23,2006 8:16 p.m.

Women's liberation is often thought of in terms of birth control pills and burned bras, but Hoosier women can now play professional football.

Introducing the new Hoosiers

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Wednesday, July 19,2006 9:23 p.m.

Ben Chappell With the signing of Bloomington South's Ben Chappell, IU football coach Terry Hoeppner accomplished something that the basketball team has struggled with in recent years: signing in-state talent. Hoeppner signed Chappell after IU's football camp the summer before his senior year, when the 6-foot-3, 215-pound quarterback threw for 2,359 yards and 27 touchdowns. That effort garnered him Associated Press, Indiana High School Football Coaches Association and Bloomington Herald-Times first team all-state honors. Chappell also ran for seven scores as he led the Panthers to the Conference Indiana Championship. His senior year witnessed a couple of standout performances. Chappell tied for the best production in 2005 and set a new school record with a six-touchdown performance against Pike on Sept. 30. Known as one of the "Seven Blocks of Limestone" -- the seven offensive linemen in the 2006 IU class -- Alex Perry is a 6-foot-7, 251-pound lineman from Morris Community High School in Morris, Ill. Perry hails from a football family and brings with him plenty of success.

Pre-trial decision to be made in Hardy case

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, July 19,2006 9:11 p.m.

On Monday, IU wide receiver James Hardy appeared in Allen County Court for his second pre-trial hearing, stemming from his domestic battery charge on May 16. Hardy and his lawyer, Randall Hammond, made their second pre-trial request to Superior Court Magistrate Robert Ross asking for statements by the alleged victim, Kyra Nolan, to be stricken from the record. "We filed a motion to prevent the state from using a 911 tape recording," Hammond said. According to state law, a 911 tape recording cannot be used as a defense unless it is proven the 911 call took place during an emergency. "The call occurred well after the event and was not an ongoing emergency," Hammond said. "Therefore, the state will not be able to play the tape at the trial."

Frohlich, Fever catch fire in 71-65 win over Mercury

By Alyson Brodsy and Hank Lowenkron · Wednesday, July 19,2006 9:11 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Linda Frohlich's patience paid off for the Indiana Fever. The German forward scored a career-high 15 points to help the Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 71-65 on Tuesday. Frohlich, who was waived by the Charlotte Sting and Phoenix before coming to the Fever as a free agent, had scored only 36 points this season and stayed on the bench in 10 games. But she hit three 3-pointers against the Mercury, including one that gave Indiana the lead for good late in the game.

Introducing the new Hoosiers: Matt Mayberry

By Alyson Brodsy and Joel Sanders · Sunday, July 16,2006 11:11 p.m.

Matt Mayberry is 6-foot-2, 205 pounds and can play both sides of the ball as a linebacker and running back.

Introducing the new Hoosiers: Cody Faulkner

By Aaron Beard and Joel Sanders · Sunday, July 16,2006 11:09 p.m.

With the IU football team losing three starting offensive linemen to graduation (Isaac Sowells , Adam Hines and Brandon Hatcher), coach Terry Hoeppner and his staff needed help along the front line.

Hoosiers to dive at World Cup in China

By Matt Dollinger · Sunday, July 16,2006 11:05 p.m.

IU diver Christina Loukas and former IU diver Cassandra Cardinell will trade in their cream and crimson uniforms and instead represent their country in red, white and blue.

Hoosier to join Foreign Tour squad

By Ari Shifron · Sunday, July 16,2006 11:03 p.m.

IU women's basketball player Leah Enterline will put everything on the line and enter the 2006 Big Ten Women's Basketball Foreign Tour squad this summer.

World Cup fever sweeps IU

By Josh Bagriansky · Wednesday, July 12,2006 8:12 p.m.

Once every four years, IU senior John Dabkowski is a nervous wreck. But the native of Sittingbourne, England has no exams to take, no papers to write and no projects to submit. He's worried about something much more important to him, the World Cup. "The World Cup is such an important event in England," Dabkowski said. "The emotional roller coaster that it puts me through is unexplainable. But I love it."

Hoosiers fill last spot on staff

By Joel Sanders and Joel Sansers · Wednesday, July 12,2006 8:09 p.m.

IU women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack added the final piece to her staff Monday when she announced the hiring of Cheri Hogg as an assistant coach. Hogg spent the previous two years as an assistant coach under Legette-Jack at Hofstra University. "(Hogg) brings continuity," Legette-Jack said. "She knows my system and is a hard worker. She knows our goal is to win championships. It's great that she decided to join me at IU." Legette-Jack now has a full staff that includes Vera Jones, Marc Wilson and director of operations Jeana Finlinson. "I think we have one of the best staffs in the country," Legette-Jack said. "They all have a complete commitment to success."

Federer wins 4th Wimbledon title

By Aaron Beard and Stephen Wilson · Monday, July 10,2006 1:23 a.m.

WIMBLEDON, England -- Nobody can stop Roger Federer on grass. No. 1 got even against No. 2 as Federer ended a five-match losing streak to Rafael Nadal on Sunday, winning 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3 to earn his fourth straight Wimbledon title and eighth Grand Slam championship . Nadal had beaten Federer in four finals this year, including at the French Open last month, but couldn't match him on the Swiss star's favorite surface. Not here, not in my house, not on Centre Court, not on the biggest stage in tennis. That was Federer's response to the 20-year-old Spaniard's challenge.

'Women With Will' team runnings on every Saturday

By Kurt Keil · Monday, July 10,2006 1:04 a.m.

It's 7 a.m. on a Saturday in the middle of summer. The last thing on most people's minds is rolling out of bed and into their running shoes, but that's a day in the life of Emily Ward.

Italy wins 4th World Cup in shootout

By Aaron Beard · Monday, July 10,2006 1:03 a.m.

Italy let France do nearly anything it wanted Sunday, except win the World Cup. That belongs to the Azzurri, 5-3 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Who is No. 1?

By Carrie Ritchie and Aaron Beard · Monday, July 10,2006 1:02 a.m.

The Wimbledon men's and women's singles finals were both sequels to already well-publicized rivalries, making the weekend a must-see for tennis fans and a must-win for the players involved.

IU alumni keep their hoop dreams alive

By Matt Dollinger · Wednesday, July 5,2006 7:57 p.m.

They might not have been drafted, but Marco Killingsworth's and Marshall Strickland's NBA dreams are still alive. After not being selected in the NBA Draft June 28, both of the former Hoosiers have signed with NBA teams to play for their summer league squads. After working out twice for them in the weeks preceding the draft, Strickland signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Strickland and the 76ers will travel to Utah to play in the Rocky Mountain Revue from July 14-21. "I knew they liked me and they showed a lot of interest," Strickland said.

Harrington, Wells open to possible return to Indiana

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, July 5,2006 7:34 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Peja Stojakovic's departure could provide an opening for Al Harrington to return to the Indiana Pacers. Harrington, who played the first six years of his NBA career with Indiana, is an unrestricted free agent who played the past two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks. "I know there has been some interest there in Indiana," Harrington said of a possible return to the Pacers. "I've always considered Indiana home. To come back, it would be like I never left." The Pacers also reportedly are interested in Sacramento's Bonzi Wells, an Indiana native who played at Muncie Central High School and at Ball State.

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