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Detective: Bryant attacked alleged victim from behind

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Dahlberg · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:26 a.m.

EAGLE, Colo. -- The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape told police a flirtatious encounter quickly turned ugly when he grabbed her by the neck, bent her over a chair and attacked her, repeatedly asking, "You're not going to tell anybody about this, right?" At a preliminary hearing Thursday to determine whether Bryant will stand trial, Eagle County Sheriff's Detective Doug Winters testified that the 19-year-old woman was raped after agreeing to go to Bryant's suite at the resort where she worked.

Colts face tough test in battle of unbeatens

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:25 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Carolina Panthers want to find out how good they really are. On Sunday, they'll face their toughest test of the young season. The mission: Slow down the Indianapolis Colts' thoroughbreds, Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison, or risk losing their perfect record.

Runners head to Alabama for invitational

By Steve Slivka · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:23 a.m.

The IU women's cross country team travels to Auburn, Ala., today for the Auburn Invitational. Ranked No. 36 in this week's FinishLynx NCAA Women's Cross Country Association Poll, the Hoosiers look to improve on their 15th place finish two weeks ago in the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota.

Hoosiers face another ranked team

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:22 a.m.

For the third consecutive weekend, the IU women's field hockey team will face off against a top-ranked opponent today when the Hoosiers take on No. 5 Michigan (9-3).

Team looks to rebound in 2 weekend matches

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:21 a.m.

This weekend is Homecoming, and for the IU women's volleyball team the cozy confines of University Gym have never looked better. Last weekend the Hoosiers traveled east to play against Ohio State and No. 11 Penn State, and the results were less than pleasing to the Hoosier coaches and players.

Martial arts festival kicks off

By John Fischer · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:19 a.m.

IU has the second largest martial arts program in the country, but recruiting large numbers of new members has been hard for many of the clubs. In an effort to create new interest in the program, the IU Martial Arts clubs are playing host to the first ever Martial Arts Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Wildermuth Gymnasium in the HPER building.

Hoosiers face off against Big Ten foes

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:17 a.m.

The Hoosiers women's soccer team travels to Michigan this weekend to take on the Wolverines in Ann Arbor Friday night and then Michigan State Sunday in East Lansing. The team enters the weekend with a record of 5-6-0 (2-3-0 Big Ten), and has won three of its last four games.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:14 a.m.

Snyder honored by NHL teammates ATLANTA -- On a night of tributes to Dan Snyder, his former teammates gave him the best one -- a season-opening victory. Chris Tamer scored with 2:24 left on a pass from Shawn McEachern as the Atlanta Thrashers capped an emotional night with a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night.

DEFLATED

By John Rodgers · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 2:07 a.m.

In order to regroup his team after a 1-5 start, this past Sunday and Monday Coach Gerry DiNardo met individually with every player who has played this season. "We have a team that has not had recent success. I just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page, and I wanted to make sure it was my page," DiNardo said. "Our guys are great, and they all are on my page. Some of the meetings lasted one minute, some lasted 10 minutes."

Pettitte leads Yankees to 6-2 win

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Friday, Oct. 10,2003 1:27 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Andy Pettitte and Nick Johnson showed the Boston Red Sox the grit that makes the New York Yankees so tough in October. Pettitte fought off early struggles to hold down Boston's bashing batters, and the slumping Johnson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer that powered New York to a 6-2 victory Thursday night and tied the AL championship series.

Jefferson named Athlete of the Week

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:52 a.m.

IU cross country runner sophomore Sean Jefferson was named Big Ten Athlete of the Week Wednesday for his effort in the Murray Keating Invitational. Jefferson was the first Hoosier to cross the finish line and fifth overall in an elite field which included No. 1 ranked Stanford.

Senior 'Brews' success on and off court

By Matt Glenesk · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:51 a.m.

Since IU senior middle blocker Melissa Brewer has been dissecting opponents for four years on the court, it is only fitting that after her volleyball career concludes she'll be doing much of the same in medical school. But just because Brewer is hanging up her knee pads at the end of this season doesn't mean the Bloomington native's career has not been filled with consistently solid play.

Former players produce in MLS

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:50 a.m.

Every player who has played men's soccer at IU for four years has competed in at least one College Cup, a statement that no other program can make.

Boston beans Yankees 5-2 in first game of ALCS

By Alyson Brodsy and Ronald Blum · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:50 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The Boston Red Sox won their first skirmish with the Evil Empire, putting aside curses and fatigue to burst ahead in the AL championship series.

Cubs avenge Game 1 loss; Red Sox steal opener

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Walker · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:49 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Once the ball flew off Sammy Sosa's bat and soared toward the juniper bushes in dead center field, there was no telling how far it might go.

Dedication and hard work crucial for runners

By Alex Witteveld · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:47 a.m.

The average college student starts his Sunday in the afternoon, waking up late in the day recovering from the previous night. For a member of the IU cross country team, this time is spent recovering from something different.

Trash-talking corner backs his words

By Gavin Lesnick · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 1:47 a.m.

Line up across from Leonard Bryant on a Saturday game day and you'd better be prepared to get an earful. For the sophomore cornerback, trash-talking is as natural a part of football as tackling. "I always come up to 'em," Bryant said, "and first thing I say is 'Hey man, why aren't you looking at me. You scared? What are you, tired? You tired? I'm telling you, I'm going to make a play. It's going to be on ESPN -- Dee da dee, dee da dee (ESPN theme).' I'm from Florida. I'm from the same area as Deion (Sanders), Jevon (Kearse) and Edgerrin (James). That's just how we do it down South."

Freshmen lead IU against Butler

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 12:14 a.m.

With eight minutes remaining in IU's Big Ten opener against Michigan State, it appeared freshman Jed Zayner's defensive misplay would cost the Hoosiers the game and their 39-game Big Ten winning streak. But, as one freshman's miscue led to a goal, another freshman scored a goal. Jacob Peterson tied the game and salvaged the streak with a goal in the 82nd minute. At times this season, half of the 11 IU players on the field have been freshmen and not since his son's 1991 squad can Coach Jerry Yeagley recall an IU team so young and inexperienced. "When you have 10 field players and half of them are freshmen, that is just unheard of at IU," Yeagley said. "But these guys are no longer freshmen now that they have a half season under their belt." Five freshmen, including Zayner, Peterson, Julian Dieterle and red shirts John Hayden and Josh Tudela have started at least five of the eight games this season. In fact, Zayner and Dieterle have started all eight games for the Hoosiers, six of which were against ranked opponents.

Hoosiers record 5th tie of season against Butler rivals

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 12:13 a.m.

A tumultuous season continued for the men's soccer team Thursday night. The Hoosiers (2-2-4, 0-0-1) tied in-state adversary Butler 1-1 Thursday night at Armstrong Stadium.

Peterson's OT goal lifts IU past UM

By Dan Cohen and Daniel Cohen · Thursday, Oct. 9,2003 12:10 a.m.

Less than three minutes into the first overtime, freshman Jacob Peterson scored the game winner lifting IU over Michigan 2-1 and extending its regular season Big Ten unbeaten streak to 40 games.

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