Women's Golf

Davenport winning, feeling optimistic

By Alyson Brodsy and Howard Fendrich · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:21 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Lindsay Davenport is replacing thoughts of retirement with hope for a U.S. Open title. If her injured left foot holds up, she just might pull it off.

Smoltz put on 15-day disabled list with elbow tendonitis

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:20 a.m.

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Braves closer John Smoltz went on the disabled list Wednesday with tendonitis in his right elbow, probably derailing his chances of breaking the single-season save record.

Baylor player indicted on murder charges

By Alyson Brodsy and Angela K Brown · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:19 a.m.

WACO, Texas -- Former Baylor basketball player Carlton Dotson was indicted Wednesday on a charge of murdering his former teammate and roommate Patrick Dennehy, and prosecutors began the process of extraditing him to Texas.

And you think you're nervous

By -Val Tsoutsouris and Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:18 a.m.

Jon Drummond wasn't a happy guy when he got tossed out of the 100-meter competition at the World Championships of Track and Field in Paris for a false start during a qualifying heat.

Thomas out as Pacers coach

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Gelston · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:17 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Isiah Thomas was fired Wednesday as coach of the Indiana Pacers, a surprise move by new boss Larry Bird that came only two months before the start of the season.

A hell of a town... and DVD, too

By -Kehla West · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:15 a.m.

The DVD release of "Chicago" is a triumph equal to the triumph of the movie. A Behind the Scenes segment includes commentary by director Rob Marshall, screenwriter Bill Condon and costume designer Colleen Atwood. The segment moves easily between shots of the actors working in pre-production and shots of the finished product (these actors worked it) and presents the movie as the result of all the pieces coming magically together.

U.S. News & World Report ranks IUB programs among top in nation

By Christina Galoozis · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:07 a.m.

U.S. News & World Report has named several IU-Bloomington programs among the best in the country for the second year in a row.

Dude, where's my plot?

By Natalie A. Trout · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:07 a.m.

A young, good-looking businessman meets the girl of his dreams and it turns out to be his boss's daughter. In a hysterical attempt to date her, she thinks he's gay. He discovers her assumption and is embarrassed but ends up dating the beautiful daughter behind his boss's back. Laugh out loud scenes about the couple's hidden romance from the ass-hole father make for a fun, romantic comedy.

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By Dan Lines · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:01 a.m.

Call it what you will -- country music, Texas country music, or Seattle grunge --it just doesn't matter to Pat Green. Formed from his Texas roots, the unique blend of music Green has developed is honest, strong and truly unique unto him. He is quite possibly, and often labeled as, the most famous country music singer that you have never heard of. All of that seems to be on the verge of changing, however, as Green branches out onto a national scene, including a show at the Bluebird Sept. 4.

Infant gets 4-organ transplant

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 2:01 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS -- A 14-month-old girl who was born without the ability to digest food was recovering Wednesday after undergoing surgery to replace her intestines, liver, pancreas and stomach.

21 students named as prestigious Wells Scholars

By Christina Galoozis · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:56 a.m.

In late December, Linda Kapolas eagerly waited for the news while her daughter Nicole was on the phone. She broke into tears when she got the thumbs up that her daughter had been named a 2003 Wells Scholar.

Campus buses free during Welcome Week

By Jackie Walker and Jacqueline Walker · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:55 a.m.

Leg cramps and sweat-drenched shirts shouldn't be a problem for students during Welcome Week. Pedestrians won't have to shell out any cash to hitch a ride between classes since all rides on campus buses will be free Sept. 1-7.

News From The Kneadmore Reggae heads

By IDS WEEKEND reports · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:55 a.m.

The power of reggae music will return to Bloomington as summer wanes, only this time, it's with a difference.

SRSC begins collecting fees for parking

By Jackie Walker and Jacqueline Walker · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:55 a.m.

Students will now have to pay to park at the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Brehm approves new smoking policy

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:53 a.m.

In an amendment to the 1993 campus smoking policy, IU-Bloomington Chancellor Sharon Brehm has decided to ban smoking within thirty feet from all campus buildings, including dorms.

Jackson plans on opening estate

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:50 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Like a real-life Willy Wonka, Michael Jackson has announced plans to open his carnival-style Neverland Ranch estate to 500 guests.

Celebs gather to reflect on Hope

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Thomas · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:49 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Mourners reflecting the range of Bob Hope's impact on culture gathered at a North Hollywood church Wednesday for a memorial Mass.

Toby Keith leads CMA nominees

By Alyson Brodsy and John Gerome · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:48 a.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Toby Keith got seven nominations for the Country Music Association Awards Tuesday, with Johnny Cash picking up four, two involving his rendition of a song by rock act Nine Inch Nails.

New daytime show is part soap, part talk

By Alyson Brodsy and Lynn Elber · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:48 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- A half-dozen women gather in a house to help each other improve one anothers' lives, all the while being filmed for television.

Allen debuts film in Venice

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Aug. 28,2003 1:46 a.m.

VENICE, Italy -- Woody Allen has a past in Venice: The 67-year-old filmmaker got married here, he's filmed in the canal city and he's won awards here. But never before has he turned up at the world's longest-running film fest -- until now.

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