Photos from 08-14-2008

John Cougar Mellencamp is a surprise guest and performs during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, August 14, 2008. Danese Kenon/The Star
Jufang Liu, principal bass at the Indianapolis Symphony performs during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium
The Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, August 14, 2008. Danese Kenon/The Star
Voices of Unity Youth Choir performs during the Grand opening.
Voices of Unity Youth Choir leave the stage after performing.
From left to right: Jim Irsay (left), Joe Theismann (middle) and Bill Polian (right) during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday.
Jim Irsay (left), Joe Theismann (middle) and Bill Polian.
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard speaks at the Grand opening.
Jim Irsay (left), Joe Theismann (middle) and Bill Polian (right) shown on the big screen.
Margot Eccles during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Bellinda Blumenthal (left) and Jean White (right) chat as the roof to the Stadium opens.
Stephen Stills performs.
Stephen Stills onstage at the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Joe Theismann talks about the 2006 Superbowl Champion banner.
Marnee Shaffer performed as the roof opened during the Grand opening.
Joe Theismann was the Master of Ceremonies during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Hundreds pour in for the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, August 14, 2008. Danese Kenon/The Star
Brian Royster, of Carmel, with the 20/20 Institute, gets sushi from the sushi bar.
Scott and Bellinda Blumenthal, of LIN Television, react to the opening of the roof at the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday.
Jack and Jennifer Carr, of IQuest Internet, pose with the Superbowl trophy.
Food including deserts were plentiful at the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday, August 14, 2008. Danese Kenon/The Star
Pina Colada Phyllo Cups were served at the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday.
Patience Smith (foreground), of Noblesville, plays a NASCAR video game with boyfriend Brandon Steiner.
Scott and Sharon Thiems, of Regions Bank, have a little dinner in front of Reggie Wayne's photograph.
Sarah Jamison, Mindy Beard (middle) and Jason Bukowski share laughs during the Grand opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium Thursday.
Sammy Blocher, 6, and Joey Blocher, 3, (brothers from Greenfield), and second-cousin Jaden Blade-Jones, 2, Avon, all help a farmer with his cow at the Indiana State Fair by Pin Framed Barn. Photo taken Aug. 13, 2008. ( Photo submitted by Tina Sunier )
Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks on the stage with master of ceremonies Joe Theisman at the end of the evening. Grand Opening Gala at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Thursday, August 14, 2008.
The roof opens as well as the side window facing the Downtown skyline for the first time for guests during a performance.
Fireworks launch during "God Bless America" at the end of the evening.
Fireworks launch during "God Bless America"
Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks on the stage with master of ceremonies Joe Theisman at the end of the evening. Grand Opening Gala at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind., Thursday, August 14, 2008. (Matt Dial / The Star)
Germany's Dominik Klein is fouled by Egypt's Hussein Zaky, obscured at rear, during their men's handball preliminary match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
United States fencers Mariel Zagunis, left, Becca Ward, and Sada Jacobson watch during the women's team saber semifinal against the Ukraine at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug.14, 2008. The Ukraine won 45-39. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Fans sit in the rain to watch the women's skeet shooting event at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Heavy rain in Beijing forced the organizers to call off some events. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Canada's Scott Thorman (40) is caught in a along the thirdbase line by Cuba third baseman Michel Enriquez, right, and catcher Ariel Pestano during a baseball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
USA's guard Dwyane Wade (9) is defended by Greece's Antonios Fotsis during their men's preliminary basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic)
Singapore's men's pair Cai Xiao Li and Yang Zi , in yellow, play against Croatia's Tan Ruiwu and Gacina Andrej, in blue, during the men's table tennis team competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.(AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
China's Yu Yang, left, and He Hanbin celebrate their win over Poland's Nadiezda Kostiuczyk and Robert Mateusiak during their badminton mixed doubles quarterfinal match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
USA's Jacob Gibb, right,and Sean Rosenthal react against Japan during a beach volleyball match at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. USA won 2-1. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
USA's Demetrius Andrade reacts after defeating Andrey Balanov of Russia during a men's welterweight 69 kilogram preliminary boxing match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)
Australia's Hope Munro, center, collides with South Africa's Kate Hector, right, and Vidette Ryan during the field hockey competitions at the Olympic Hockey Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Australia won 3-0. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Denmark Grand Prix Dressage team, from left, Andreas Helgstrand, Nathalie Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Anne Van Olst, celebrate their bronze medal victory in the Equestrian Grand Prix Dressage team competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Russia's Alexey Kuleshov (18) and Alexander Kosarev (3) block a spike from Brazil during their men's volleyball preliminary match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug.14, 2008. Russia won the match. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
South Korea's Jung Suyoung, right, socres on Iceland's Bjorgvin Gustavsson, left, during preliminary handball action at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
Mexico's Mayra Garcia dives for a shot during a beach volleyball match against Norway at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Norway won 2-1. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Spain's Raquel Huertas, right, is tripped up by South Korea's Lee Seon-ok during the field hockey competitions at the Olympic Hockey Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Spain won 2-1. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
U.S. gymnast Jonathan Horton performs on the pommel horse during the mens' gymnastics individual all-around finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
China's Pang Jiaying, fourth left with red cap, starts with other swimmers in a semifinal of the women's 100-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Pang was disqualified for an early start. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
U.S. gymnast Jonathan Horton performs on the horizontal bars during the Men's all-around competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, August 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
United States starting pitcher Monica Abbott throws against Canada in a softball game in the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Great Britain's Crista Cullen, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against New Zeland during their women's field hockey match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug 14, 2008. Great Britain won 2-1. (AP Photo/Aman Sharma)
France's gymnast Thomas Bouhail chalks his hands during the men's individual all-around competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
The bronze medal of Sweden's Ara Abrahamian is seen on the ground after he put it on the mat and left to protest against a decision in the semi-final. He won it in the 84 kilogram greco-roman wrestling bout against France's Melonin Noumonvi at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Ed Wray)
Italy's Valentino Gallo, right, scores against China goalkeeper Ge Weiqing in a preliminary round men's water polo match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Italy won 19-7. At lower left is Wang Yang of China. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Michael Phelps of the United States prepares for a heat of the men's 100-meter butterfly during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Serena Williams, of the United States, clenches her fist against Elana Dementieva, of Russia, during women's singles tennis action at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Gold medalist Yang Xiuli of China bites her medal at the suggestion of photographers at the medals ceremony of the women's judo -78kg half heavyweight division finals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
James Blake of the United States reacts after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland, 6-4, 7-6 (2), during the men's singles tennis of the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Italy's Andrea Minguzzi, bottom, wrestles Hungary's Zoltan Fodor in the final of the men's 84kg Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Minguzzi won the gold medal. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
Venus Williams of the USA reacts during her women's tennis singles quarterfinals against Li Na of China at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Li won 7-5, 7-5. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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