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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.

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.

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