Stories tagged with "contenders"

Johnson wins race, takes Chase lead by indystar

He’s now in the driver’s seat for his fourth consecutive championship FONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in NASCAR

Kindness led to a calling by Dan Mcfeely

Founder of bat havens is among finalists for coveted Indianapolis Prize Amanda Lollar was selling furniture in Texas when a tiny, injured bat changed her life. She was walking to... – Oct 08, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Marion County

It's a good time for Greyhounds to be playing well by Ted Schultz

Greyhounds have confidence and are among the teams that look to be contenders for state crown The way Ken Kelly sees it, several teams have a chance to bring home the girls golf... – Sep 30, 2009 at 9:05 PM in

High hopes can come full circle by Patrick Dorsey

The Zionsville girls golf team went into the season not quite knowing what to expect. Heading into playoffs, though, was different. After posting a school-record 54 wins and... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:59 PM in

8 NASCAR Chase spots still up in air by Steve Ballard

Kenseth clings to No. 12 as Vickers, Kyle Busch lurk Only Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin have clinched spots in NASCAR’s championship Chase... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

This week's games at a glance by indystar

CATHEDRAL (1-0) at WARREN CENTRAL (1-0), 7 p.m. Friday Past 10 years: Warren Central 1-0. Last meeting: Warren Central won 35-17 in 2004. Cathedral’s key players: Nick Najem,... – Aug 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Rookie Collie's strong preseason helps him make his case for Colts' No. 3 receiver job by Phillip Wilson

Caldwell praises the rookie’s versatility and work ethic One of the Indianapolis Colts’ questions going into training camp was who would be the third wide receiver,... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Chimp's memoir among contenders for Booker Prize by USA Today

LONDON (AP) — The purported autobiography of a movie-star chimpanzee is among the contenders for Britain's most prestigious literary award.Me Cheeta is one of 13 novels on... – Jul 28, 2009 at 3:22 PM in Entertainment

'30 Rock' atop Emmy nominations by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Tina Fey’s satire-rich sitcom, “30 Rock,” received a leading 22 Emmy Award nominations Thursday, while the ’60s retro series, “Mad Men,” led the drama... – Jul 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.comLet other shows go dark. Leverage (TNT, tonight, 9 ET/PT) is lightening up.This entertaining caper adventure returns with a... – Jul 14, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Tuesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Here's good news for baseball fans: Fox presents the MLB All-Star Game (tonight, 8 ET/5 PT), live from St. Louis. And... – Jul 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Monday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•We're traveling from St. Louis to Branson on The Great American Road Trip (NBC, tonight, 8 ET/PT), a new Amazing Race... – Jul 12, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Weekend by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.comCan't anyone make a good bad movie anymore?It's not as if we fans of fun-but-awful flicks are a demanding bunch, particularly... – Jul 09, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Thursday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Oh joy. One of reality TV's founding siblings, Big Brother (CBS, 8 ET/PT), returns tonight for its 11th installment. How... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com• Deep in the summer, when the networks are offering less than their best, it pays to remember what they can do when... – Jul 07, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Tuesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Remember The Amazing Race's family edition? If so, you have the basic idea behind The Great American Road Trip (NBC,... – Jul 06, 2009 at 11:06 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Monday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com• Pack your bags. The Bachelorette (ABC, tonight, 8 ET/PT) and her final four are heading for Spain, which means viewers,... – Jul 05, 2009 at 10:49 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Unless you're a fan of game or talent shows, it's a slow night at the networks. But there is one repeat worth watching:... – Jun 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Tuesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.comIf TNT really knows drama, it must know it has a clunker in HawthoRNe (tonight, 9 ET/PT). PICKING EMMY CONTENDERS: Bianco makes... – Jun 29, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Monday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus teams with her father, civil rights attorney Martin Garbus, for an examination of the... – Jun 28, 2009 at 10:50 PM in Entertainment