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Emmitt Smith denies report that he will retire from league this week

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2005 12:06 a.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Emmitt Smith denied a report Tuesday that he will retire later this week. ESPN.com, citing unidentified "confidants" of the star running back, reported that Smith will retire Thursday in Jacksonville, site of this year's Super Bowl. Smith spent the last two seasons with Arizona after 13 years with Dallas.

Florida ripe for IU recruiting

By Dan Click · Wednesday, Feb. 2,2005 12:04 a.m.

The Sunshine State continues to smile on football coach Terry Hoeppner and his coaching staff as running back Demetrius McCray is the latest to join the cream and crimson for 2005. McCray, a Seffner, Fla., native, marks the fourth commitment from Florida for the Hoosiers thus far. The six-foot 180-pound running back starred at Armwood High School, leading his team to class 4A back-to-back state championships.

Light weight, heavy competition

By Andrew Petersen · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2005 12:33 a.m.

It's almost match time, and junior Joe Dubuque is pacing around like a caged tiger awaiting a meal.

Owens practices for first time since injury

By Alyson Brodsy and Rob Maaddi · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2005 12:05 a.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - T.O. is almost a go. Terrell Owens, the Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro receiver, practiced Monday for the first time since injuring his ankle last month, moving closer toward returning for the Super Bowl.

Perry sees first action of season

By Josh Weinfuss · Tuesday, Feb. 1,2005 12:04 a.m.

IOWA CITY, IA -- With 2:27 left in the first half, the Hoosiers' number 12 got up off the bench and hurried to the scorers table.

With the only away win coming against Purdue, IU has found itself road blocked

By Josh Weinfus and Josh Weinfuss · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:59 a.m.

IOWA CITY, IOWA -- The saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." But in the Hoosiers case, home is only where the wins are. With the Hoosiers down seven points, 53-46, with 6 minutes and 42 seconds left in Saturday's Big Ten battle against No. 23 Iowa, IU looked to be back in a ball game they previously struggled to be a part of.

Losing streak continues for IU

By Dan Click · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:57 a.m.

The first half couldn't have gone better for the Hoosiers. IU made No. 11 Michigan State slow the tempo while limiting them to 18 points, en route to trailing by just one at the break.

IU wins every match against 2 teams this weekend

By Eamonn Brennan · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:54 a.m.

Twelve singles matches. Six doubles matches. 30 sets of unbeaten tennis. The IU men's tennis team dominated its pair of home matches Saturday, never surrendering even a set to the opposition, en route to two 7-0 victories over Murray State and Butler. Head Coach Ken Hydinger glowed about his players Saturday.

IU fails to meet goals in Relays

By John Fischer · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:25 a.m.

IU's track team showed its first signs of struggle this weekend as it competed against 16 other teams at the Hoosier Relays. The increased level of competition weeded out the strongest IU competitors despite a lack of recognizable names in collegiate athletics. IU advanced to the finals in nine out of 15 events Saturday after a long night of preliminaries Friday for a total of four victories.

Streak ends at Penn State

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:24 a.m.

Despite great performances from both the swimming and diving teams, the streak of five wins came to end against Penn State. The IU women's swimming and diving program fell to the Nittany Lions 211-158 in a two-part competition Friday and Saturday at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center.

Hoosier relays prepare team for Big Ten

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:23 a.m.

The Hoosiers got a simulation of the Big Ten Championships this weekend as they played host to the two-day Hoosier Relays.

North Carolina brings 2 losses for IU

By Andy Romey · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:22 a.m.

IU's No. 29 ranked women's tennis team lost two matches in North Carolina this weekend to No.8 Duke University and No. 15 University of North Carolina.

17th time's a charm: IU finally beats Michigan

By Steve Brennan · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:21 a.m.

The IU water polo team set out this weekend to do something it hadn't done in its last 16 attempts -- beat Michigan. That was accomplished when the No. 11 Hoosiers upset the No. 9 Wolverines 7-6 Saturday at the Michigan Invitational at Ann Arbor. The team finished the weekend with a 2-1 record.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Jan. 31,2005 12:20 a.m.

Sosa trade waiting approval CHICAGO -- Sammy Sosa was once as popular a fixture at Wrigley Field as the ivy-covered brick walls and the ancient scoreboard hanging over the center field bleachers.

In 2nd game back Jackson, Pacers fall to Detroit by 12

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Marot · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:19 a.m.

Chauncey Billups scored 20 points and Tayshaun Prince had 16 points and seven rebounds as the Detroit Pistons used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Indiana Pacers 88-76 Thursday night. It was the second meeting between the teams since Nov. 19, when Pacers players brawled with Pistons fans after Ben Wallace shoved Ron Artest. Both games have been in Indianapolis, and both times the Pistons have won. The teams face each for the last time in the regular season March 25 at Detroit. That will be Indiana's first trip back to the Palace of Auburn Hills since the fight.

IU to face Michigan in season opener

By Steve Brennan · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:16 a.m.

The IU water polo team is looking to build on an impressive 20-9 record last year as it begins its season this weekend at the Michigan Invitational in Ann Arbor. The Hoosiers finished the season by placing third at the College Water Polo Association Eastern Championships and ranked No. 13 in the country. Thirteen letter winners return from last year's team, including three All Conference selections in seniors Krista Peterson, Kandace Waldthaler and Jessica Goldner. Peterson is also a two-time honorable mention All-American.

Team travels to North Carolina for 'no lose' situation against 2 ranked opponents

By Andy Romey · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:14 a.m.

It's not often that a team is in a "no-lose" situation, but IU coach Lin Loring said that he thinks the women's tennis team is going to be presented with one in this weekend's road match against No. 8 Duke University and No. 15 University of North Carolina.

Almost there: 1 meet before Big Ten final

By Doug Klausen · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:12 a.m.

One meet is left for the No. 24 women's swimming and diving team before it plays host to the Big Ten Championship. IU is looking to protect its streak of five wins and looks to gain another victory against Big Ten favorite Penn State. The cream and crimson will be playing host to the Nittany Lions at 6 p.m. Friday and at 10 a.m. Saturday. IU is coming off a close battle between Purdue as the Hoosiers drowned the Boilermakers last weekend 157-141. "We are coming to the part of the season were we are starting to back off our hard practices and start to fine tune for the Big Ten and NCAA Championships," said coach Dorsey Tierney. "Penn State will be a challenge for us and pull a lot of depth from their team in this meet."

No. 3 Hoosiers scorching the track

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:12 a.m.

It's rare in sports for every athlete on a team to be in sync, healthy and geared toward the same goal. The IU men's track squad's good fortune is reflected with its No. 3 ranking in the recent release of the www.Trackwire.com's national poll. IU trails defending NCAA champion Arkansas and Big Ten foe Michigan.

Hoosiers try to topple Penn State for 1st time

By Andrew Petersen · Friday, Jan. 28,2005 2:08 a.m.

University Park is the next stop for the IU road show, where the grapplers will look to avenge a 37-4 drubbing last January in Bloomington. The Hoosiers, at 12-1 is off to their best start since the 1995-96 season, have never won in six meetings against Penn State. Coach Duane Goldman will get an opportunity to reverse that trend Friday. He will have a full lineup to work with for the first time in weeks. Two starters were held out last week because of a bout with the flu.

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