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Cubs win decisive game

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Monday, Oct. 6,2003 2:41 a.m.

ATLANTA -- Ninety-five years of frustration. Ninety-five years of ridicule. Put it all to rest. The Chicago Cubs are postseason winners. Kerry Wood pitched another dominating game and Aramis Ramirez began the celebration with a mammoth home run, pushing the Cubs past Atlanta 5-1 Sunday night for their first postseason victory since the 1908 World Series. The franchise that endured the College of Coaches and the curse of a goat moves on to play Florida in the NL championship series. Game 1 is Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.

Hoosiers set to take on Iowa, Marshall

By Cory Steger · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:37 a.m.

After splitting last weekend's double-header against two top-rated Big Ten teams, it's easy to see why the Hoosiers are anxious to play a few weaker teams this weekend.

Big Ten season takes team East

By Matt Glenesk · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:36 a.m.

This weekend IU's women's volleyball team travels east as they continue their run through the Big Ten schedule. The Hoosiers raced out of the gates last weekend sweeping both Iowa and then-ranked No. 18 Minnesota to kick off the Big Ten season.

Top competition visits for Hoosier Classic

By Jeff Fuldauer · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:35 a.m.

The fall tournament rolls on today for the IU women's tennis team as the squad takes on some of the top talent in the nation as it holds the Hoosier Classic. The Cream and Crimson began their season with an impressive showing at the Bronco Invitational. They hope to ride that momentum as seven teams look to topple the Hoosiers on their home courts. This weekend Eastern Michigan, Iowa, Kansas State, Louisville, LSU, Missouri and Murray State combine for fierce individual competition.

Cross Country team travels to Maine for Invitational

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:34 a.m.

The men's cross country team travels to Bangor, Maine, this weekend to compete in the Murray Keating Invitational. At the Invitational, the Hoosiers, who took the top five spots in last week's Indiana Intercollegiates, will face much stiffer competition from Butler University, the University of Florida and top-ranked Stanford University.

Team seeks redemption for tough loss

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:33 a.m.

The IU women's field hockey team heads back home this weekend after splitting two games, as it will face off against No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions today and the Kent State Golden Flashes on Sunday. The Hoosiers (5-2, 0-1 Big Ten) head into this weekend's matches looking to redeem themselves after a tough 6-0 loss to No. 9 Michigan State. Coach Amy Robertson is hoping that playing at home will make for a more exciting game.

Broncos and Chiefs collide in battle of unbeatens

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:32 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- There's a lot more to Sunday's AFC West matchup than a mere showdown between unbeaten teams going head-to-head for first place. Denver (4-0) versus Kansas City (4-0) also features the highest-scoring team in the NFL vs. point-producer No. 4; a kick returner on a historic hot streak; and a new Broncos quarterback whose stats could bring John Elway to mind.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:31 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh said Thursday he resigned as an ESPN sports analyst to protect network employees from the uproar over critical comments he made about Phila-delphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb.

SPITTOON SHOWDOWN

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Oct. 3,2003 2:27 a.m.

IU returns to the scene of its last road win Saturday against Michigan State in hopes of ending its 10-game road losing streak and its overall two-game skid. The Hoosiers also return to the state of Michigan for the second time in as many weeks, after falling to the Wolverines, 31-17, at Ann Arbor last weekend.

Military mindset helps linebacker in life, on field

By John Rodgers · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:12 a.m.

Old habits are hard to break for junior Josh Moore. The Hamden, Conn., native is starting at linebacker for IU. But for Moore it has been a long road to the gridiron of the Big Ten.

Second half of season opens with in-state rival

By Zack Eldridge · Thursday, Oct. 2,2003 2:09 a.m.

After a struggling first half of the regular season for the men's soccer team, which included a tough loss at Notre Dame in double-overtime and two scoreless ties, IU jumps out of conference and hosts Butler at 7 p.m. tonight.

Turnovers top Hoosier priorities

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 2:04 a.m.

During the Michigan game week, forcing turnovers was the emphasis, according to senior Joe Gonzalez. And the Hoosiers accomplished that mission as they forced four in the first half but were unable to take any away from the Wolverines in the second. Gonzalez said the challenge is to carry it over to this Saturday's game against Michigan State.

IU field hockey starts with strong defense

By Andrew Rosen · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 2:04 a.m.

Last year the IU women's field hockey team ended the season with a record of 6-13. After just seven games this year, the Hoosiers have almost already equaled their total wins as the team is currently 5-2. One of the main reasons for the team's success has been its defense.

Preparation is key for cross country team

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 2:03 a.m.

For the IU cross country runners, preparing for competition is just as important as the actual race. The mental buildup before a race is a fine line between getting prepared and not getting too mentally tired.

Underdog Twins take first win

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 2:02 a.m.

NEW YORK - Instead of getting tight when Johan Santana cramped up, the Minnesota Twins stayed loose. Playing a postseason game in Yankee Stadium for the first time, the Twins were guarding a one-run lead in the fifth inning when their pitcher suddenly couldn't go to the mound for the bottom half.

Wood's arm, bat lead Cubs to win

By Alyson Brodsy and Paul Newberry · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

ATLANTA -- They came by the thousands, intent on helping their beloved Cubbies break a 58-year losing streak in postseason road games by transforming Turner Field into Wrigley Field South. It worked.

Fantastic!

By Matt Glenesk · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:45 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs have a long history as loveable losers of professional baseball. A team that goes nearly a century, 95 years to be exact, without winning a World Series can't argue with the label, "loser." But the loveable part is now as evident as ever.

U.S. faces toughest challenge yet

By Alyson Brodsy and Barry Wilner · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2003 1:42 a.m.

FOXBORO, Mass. -- Only the vagaries of the World Cup draw could conjure up a meeting of the world's top two teams in the quarterfinals. "Seems like it should be the final, doesn't it," U.S. forward Shannon MacMillan said Monday of the impending match with Norway. "It surprised us, and after (today), one of us will be going home. That's why it will be an unbelievable game with a lot of emotion." The game tonight at Gillette Stadium is the second of a doubleheader that opens with Sweden against Brazil. The Brazilians beat the Norwegians 4-1 in the first round, an upset that led to the U.S.-Norway game in the second round after the Americans swept through their group.

Hoosiers take time to give back

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2003 1:39 a.m.

Somewhere between class, practice, homework, and everything else a student-athlete has to do, the Hoosiers find time to give something back to their community. Even though the team is halfway through the season, it has already reached out to the community three times. On Aug. 23, the team participated in the first annual Latino Summer Festival. The event gave members of the community an opportunity to meet teams Seleccion Huracan and Seleccion Hawthorne Latino, both part of the Indiana Super League, as well as other amateur soccer teams. The team also took in a part of the Latino culture when they were taught how to salsa dance. Freshman forward Megan Sterrett said she enjoys giving back to the community. "I think doing community service is great," she said. "Bloomington has supported the school and the women's soccer team so much that it's great to give back to the community."

Hoosier establishes herself in 2nd season

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2003 1:39 a.m.

As a freshman, Lindsay Hattendorf began to make her mark on the IU women's cross country team by finishing fourth for the Hoosiers on her home course in her rookie race, the 2002 Indiana Open. Hattendorf maintained this position the rest of the 2002 season as the team's consistent fourth or fifth finisher.

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