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By Chris Engel · Friday, April 21,2006 10:38 a.m.

For the last several weeks, teams have trained for the 56th running of the Little 500 with few on-lookers and small crowds. While the teams have some experience riding in front of others this year, nothing can compare to riding in front of the thousands of fans who will pack the stands at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Women's race has full field for 1st time

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, April 21,2006 10:38 a.m.

Some names might have graduated, but the story is still the same. More and more women's teams have catapulted themselves into the "favorites" category this year, and many riders believe that will only improve the quality of the Little 500 race at 4 p.m. today.

Rainbow riders

By Andrea Alumbaugh · Friday, April 21,2006 10:37 a.m.

With a reputation for being the greatest college weekend, Little 500 has a way of inspiring people. From race rookies to qualifying 27th for the men's Little 500 race, a little inspiration has brought the four IU seniors of Rainbow Cycling a long way. These athletes, however, have more than mere inspiration pumping their pedals. While a stellar race day performance would be nice, these four men say their biggest priorities are friendship and promoting the idea of diversity. With sponsorship from the IU Office of Diversity Education and from the IU GLBT Office of Student Support Services, Rainbow Cycling is hoping to promote a cause bigger then themselves, bigger then Little 500.

Pitch and toss

By Alyson Brodsy and K. A. MacDonald · Friday, April 21,2006 12:23 a.m.

pitch and toss -- Senior Mariangee Bogado pitches against Ohio State at the IU Softball Field March 31. The Hoosiers will face Wisconsin at 3 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday.

Before Big Tens, IU women head to OSU

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, April 21,2006 12:22 a.m.

Senior Shannon Johnson, after a near mistake-free outing at the Lady Illini Invitational, looks to lead the charge this weekend as the Hoosiers head east to Columbus, Ohio, for the Lady Buckeye Invitational. Johnson received Big Ten Women's Player of the Week honors after her play at the Lady Illini.

With Final Four on the line, IU hosts Western tourney

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, April 21,2006 12:20 a.m.

As postseason play begins Friday for the No. 16 IU water polo team, the Hoosiers have their sights set on something they have only done once before -- compete in the Final Four for the NCAA water polo championship. Before that happens, however, the Hoosiers are going to have to finish in first or second place this weekend at the Collegiate Water Polo Associate Western Division Championship at the Counsilman-Billingsly Aquatic Center, in Bloomington. This is the first time the Hoosiers will play host to the CWPA Western Championship.

Hoosiers pushing for tournament bid

By Kevin Kane · Friday, April 21,2006 12:19 a.m.

With one tournament before the Big Ten Championship, the IU men's golf team is running low on opportunities to better its odds of securing a bid in the NCAA Regionals.

IU welcomes struggling Buckeyes

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, April 21,2006 12:18 a.m.

When the IU baseball team opens up its series against Ohio State, it will face a team that has played similar baseball over the last couple of weeks, as both teams have won their mid-week match ups heading into this weekend, and both teams have split their last 10 games. IU is 5-5 in its last 10 games but has won four of its last six after a split with Purdue last weekend and two victories in its last two mid-week games.

Women's race filled for 1st time, team sent home

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, April 20,2006 10:34 p.m.

For the first time in Little 500 history, one women's team did not qualify for April's race. After having faulted in their previous three attempts, Pi Beta Phi and Gamma Phi Beta took the track for a fourth time at the end of qualifications Saturday. Pi Beta Phi edged Gamma Phi Beta for the last spot in the women's field, posting a time of 3 minutes and 11.383 seconds, compared to Gamma's 3 minutes and 12.989 seconds.

FRIENDLY FOES

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, April 20,2006 12:15 a.m.

As a 3-year-old, Katie Thompson was allowed to ride her bike only so far down her block. Her parents set up a barrier a few houses down so she would not escape their sight. Eight houses away from Katie's, Lauren Ziemba frequently pedaled her training-wheel-supported bike to the barrier her parents established.

Women's hoops hires coach

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Thursday, April 20,2006 12:15 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Rick Greenspan introduced Felisha Legette-Jack as the new IU's women's basketball coach Wednesday, less than two weeks after the position opened up. Legette-Jack signed a five-year deal with the University, with a first-year base salary of $175,000 plus incentives.

Zags' Morrison declares for NBA Draft

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:57 p.m.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Gonzaga All-America forward Adam Morrison declared for the NBA draft Wednesday, passing up his senior season for a chance to be a lottery pick. The 6-foot-8 floppy-haired, mustached forward, who led Division I in scoring last season at 28.1 points per game, is a diabetic and said uncertainty over his future health prospects was a factor in his decision.

NEW HIRE

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:55 p.m.

IU Athletics Chairperson and Professor of Business Administration James Wimbush welcomes new IU women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack to the University at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

White Sox complete sweep of Royals

By Alyson Brodsy and Rick Gano · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:54 p.m.

CHICAGO -- Javier Vazquez watched the ball roll down the third-base line, his bid for a no-hitter riding on where it ended up. Third baseman Joe Crede had no play, either. He was too far back. As they both looked on helplessly Wednesday, Doug Mientkiewicz's slow roller off a checked swing didn't stray into foul territory. Instead, the ball seemed to have a mind of its own and stayed fair. And after 6 1/3 innings, Vazquez's chance to pitch a no-hitter was over.

A-Rod homers in 3rd-straight game

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:53 p.m.

TORONTO -- Alex Rodriguez and Mike Mussina were happy to be heading home, especially after a win. Rodriguez homered in his third straight game, and Mussina made another sharp start, leading the New York Yankees past the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 Wednesday. New York is 7-7 after playing 11 of 14 on the road. The Yankees host Baltimore Friday night in the start of a nine-game homestand.

Investigators in Duke lacrosse rape case search dorm rooms

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:52 p.m.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Police searched the dorm rooms of two Duke University lacrosse players after the two were arrested on charges of raping and kidnapping an exotic dancer during an off-campus team party. District Attorney Mike Nifong said Tuesday he also hoped to link a third man to the alleged attack soon, but he said that person had not been "identified with certainty."

IU falls to Ohio Bobcats 1-0

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:51 p.m.

After ending a three-game losing streak with an 11-3 home win against Indiana State, the IU softball team hoped to string together some wins to push its record above .500. Despite a strong outing from senior pitcher Megan Roark, the Hoosiers lost to the Ohio University Bobcats 1-0 in Athens yesterday.

Who's your M.V.P.?

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Wednesday, April 19,2006 11:49 p.m.

With the NBA season ending last night, it is time to decide the recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. While I would like to give it to myself (you should see the game I kick at Kilroy's), I have been informed that this is the National Basketball Association MVP, so reluctantly I made another valuable choice.

Cutters back for more

By Chris Engel · Wednesday, April 19,2006 1:31 a.m.

Seven Championships. Two Poles.

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.

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