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After losing 3 top hoop teams, CUSA invites new schools

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:12 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Conference USA added five new schools on Tuesday, responding swiftly to the departure of three of its top basketball programs to the expanded Big East. Rice, Southern Methodist and Tulsa agreed to leave the Western Athletic Conference for Conference USA. The league also added Marshall and Central Florida from the Mid-American Conference.

Domino affect hits conferences

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:12 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The Big East finalized its expansion plan Tuesday, inviting five schools to help rebuild the conference after defections of three key schools to the ACC.

Williams sisters to return in January

By Alyson Brodsy and Beth Harris · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:10 a.m.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Serena and Venus Williams, each sidelined with injuries since July, plan to return to the WTA Tour in January. Serena is the defending champion at the Australian Open, which begins Jan. 19. She hasn't played since defeating older sister Venus for the Wimbledon title in July.

Clarett drops lawsuit against OSU

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:10 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Suspended running back Maurice Clarett has dropped a federal complaint seeking a $2.5 million fine against Ohio State for releasing information from an NCAA investigation to prosecutors.

Lawsuit against QB can continue

By Alyson Brodsy · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:09 a.m.

BARTOW, Fla. -- A female athletic trainer's defamation lawsuit can proceed against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and his father, a judge ruled.

Teacher back, ready to run

By Alex Witteveld · Wednesday, Nov. 5,2003 1:08 a.m.

His student teaching is done, and the real cross country season is ready to begin. Senior Chad Andrews has always had the reputation among his teammates to be a clutch performer in the last and most important meets of the year. With the fatigue of student teaching behind him, Andrews is set to build on this reputation.

Pudge Rodriguez back on market after filing Monday

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:38 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Catcher Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Monday, nine days after helping the Florida Marlins win the World Series. Rodriguez also became a free agent after the 2002 season. When he didn't find a deal to his liking, he agreed Jan. 20 to a $10 million, one-year contract.

Astros trade Wagner to Phillies

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:37 a.m.

PHILADELPHIA -- All-Star closer Billy Wagner was traded Monday from the Houston Astros to the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia sent Houston right-hander Brandon Duckworth, and minor league right-handers Taylor Buchholz and Ezequiel Astacio.

Guillen hired as White Sox manager

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:37 a.m.

CHICAGO -- Ozzie Guillen is back with the Chicago White Sox, this time as the team's manager. The three-time All-Star shortstop was hired Monday to replace Jerry Manuel, who was fired Sept. 29 after the White Sox failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year.

Last but not least: Zoe Koplowitz finishes race

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:36 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Like other athletes preparing for the New York City Marathon, Zoe Koplowitz knows the usual tips: Dress for the weather, pace yourself, start out slow.

Stress fractures hurt cross country season

By Steve Slivka · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 1:17 a.m.

The 2003 IU cross country season did not start on a strong note as three of the team's top seven runners experienced season-ending injuries. Doctors diagnosed senior Becky Obrecht and sophomore Jessica Gall with stress fractures before the season began, and sophomore Lindsay Hattendorf discovered she had a stress fracture after the Indiana Intercollegiates.

Big Ten tourney next for women

By Cory Steger · Tuesday, Nov. 4,2003 12:50 a.m.

After starting the season slow with a 2-5 record in their first seven games, the members of the women's soccer team turned their season around going 6-4-1 in their last 11 games, propelling them into the Big Ten tournament as the sixth seed. The Hoosiers will face third-seeded Purdue in the first round, as they did last year. However, they are hoping there won't be a repeat performance of last year's tournament, when they lost to Purdue 1-0 in overtime. Sophomore forward Robin Barker said making the Big Ten tournament is a main goal for the team every season. "The Big Ten tournament is something we want to get to every year," Barker said. "We want to get past the first round and continue to get better." The Hoosiers have already lost to Purdue 2-1 in a hard-fought battle Oct. 24th. History seems to be on the Boilermakers' side, having won four of the last five meetings between the two teams. Barker said every contest with Purdue is a good game.

Little dome of horrors

By Alex Hickey · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 2:03 a.m.

As a football fan, I have witnessed many a disastrous performance at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. When the Bears schedule comes out every season, I usually can be pretty confident in marking an "L" next to the date they will be in Minneapolis. My most infamous memory occurred in 1992 when Jim Harbaugh called an audible that resulted in a Vikings interception return for a touchdown, which caused "Da Coach," Mike Ditka, to verbally undress an embarrassed Harbaugh on the sideline.

Kenyans finish first in marathons

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:56 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Kenyans again dominated the New York City Marathon Sunday, with Margaret Okayo smashing the course record and Martin Lel winning his first marathon ever. Okayo won the New York race for the second time, dropping to her knees and kissing the ground after crossing the line in two hours, 22 minutes, 31 seconds. She shattered her 2001 course record by nearly two minutes.

Around The Game

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:55 a.m.

The IU Hoosiers women's field hockey team earned its first Big Ten win of the season Friday in its Big Ten finale with a double overtime, upset win over No. 9 Iowa. Although the Hoosiers were able to upset one of the nation's best teams in Iowa, they weren't able to knock off the best team in the nation as they fell Saturday 6-0 to No. 1 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers produce top 5 showings at Big Ten meet

By Rob DeWitte and Rob eWitte · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:49 a.m.

Being on his feet all day and coming to practice to run for miles used to concern senior Chad Andrews about his performance for the IU men's cross country team. "I'm just glad to be done with student teaching and back in the mix, racing up front," he said. Andrews, an education major, just completed his student teaching, which caused his schedule to be a little awkward.

Colts hold off Dolphins 23-17 for 7th win

Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:48 a.m.

Colts 23, Dolphins 17 MIAMI -- Peyton Manning threw for 266 yards and survived a potentially disastrous interception in the closing moments as the Indianapolis Colts beat Miami 23-17 Sunday. Indianapolis and Manning had lost four in a row to the Dolphins, and Manning was 2-8 against Miami entering the game. But the Indianapolis defense turned away a scoring threat with two minutes left when Brian Griese was sacked by Dwight Freeney and fumbled.

LoVecchio sidelined as Minnesota routs IU 55-7

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:46 a.m.

MINNEAPOLIS -- IU coach Gerry DiNardo said earlier in the week that quarterback Graeme McFarland wouldn't get an early opportunity Saturday against the Gophers. Instead, the freshman backup played the whole game. McFarland subbed for an injured Matt LoVecchio at the last minute, but ultimately netted similar results.

Eight and counting ...

By Zack Eldridge · Monday, Nov. 3,2003 1:44 a.m.

A multitude of streaks continued for the men's soccer team Sunday. IU upended the Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 at Armstrong Stadium. The No. 14 Hoosiers (10-3-4, 4-0-1 Big Ten) have not lost a match since Sept. 18 at Notre Dame, when they fell in double overtime. IU has won eight consecutive games, including registering a shutout in six of their last seven matches.

Runyan hoping for big finish in NYC

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 31,2003 1:23 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Marla Runyan has had her share of ups and downs this year. She barely finished the Boston Marathon in April. In the U.S. nationals, she won the 5,000 meters but ran slower than she wanted.

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