Stories tagged with "sports"

Knight to speak in Indy by indystar

Former Indiana University basketball coach Bob Knight will be the featured speaker at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame’s fundraiser on Dec. 17 at Primo Banquet and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 10:39 AM in Indiana University

Boilers look for freshman or reserve to step up during 3-game event by indystar

With 3 games in 4 days, Boilers need a freshman to step up ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Any team hoping to win a three-game, four-day tournament must have depth. No. 7... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Purdue

Johnson about to quietly win his 4th straight NASCAR title by Curt Cavin

A.J. Foyt never did it. Neither did Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt or Don Prudhomme. In fact, a driver winning four consecutive major series championships — as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in NASCAR

Next Indy car may be lurking in a Pennsylvania tunnel by indystar

The next generation of Indy cars could come from an abandoned tunnel off the Pennsylvania Turnpike east of Pittsburgh. Ben Bowlby , head of engineering for Ganassi Racing and a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Motorsports

Old Oaken Bucket game: 30 years ago -- a magical season by Jeff Rabjohns

Thirty years ago, Purdue defeated Indiana 37-21 for the Old Oaken Bucket, but what happened after that game is what made it a historic season. The Boilermakers beat Tennessee 27-22... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Sports

Rebels blast past Hoosiers by Terry Hutchens

Behind Holloway’s 26 points, Ole Miss picks apart IU’s zone SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Mississippi had too much athleticism, too much physicality and too much speed... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:34 AM in Indiana University

Suggs' absence prompts changes by indystar

BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens fans have been asking for rookie defensive end Paul Kruger, and now they just might get him. Ravens coaches are weighing their options in the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Offense improves, but sputters lately by Phillip Wilson

Coach pleased with Flacco’s progress The buzz about Baltimore at the beginning of the NFL season centered on how these Ravens could score. They opened with three consecutive... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Star reporters predict the outcome of Sunday's game by indystar

Mike Chappell: Colts 33, Ravens 24 If I’m not mistaken, Peyton Manning has won more games in Baltimore than John Unitas ever did. OK, not quite. But including the playoffs,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Rushing's stumble wound up costing his team a playoff win by Mike Chappell

Turf monster 1, T.J. Rushing 0. Ouch. “To this day, I don’t know what happened,” the Indianapolis Colts cornerback/punt returner said. “I still can’t... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Here's what Colts are missing by Phillip Wilson

Saints, Vikings are among teams that have players who strike fear in return game The Indianapolis Colts’ excellent run in special teams coverage suffered a setback when New... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Subject of movie hasn't seen it yet by indystar

BALTIMORE — The movie based on his life story premiered in New York on Tuesday night and nationwide today, but Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive lineman Michael Oher has yet... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Sayers was Colts coach's first boss by Phil Richards

Jim Caldwell was so new he squeaked. He was a year out of the University of Iowa, a rookie assistant coach at Southern Illinois. “My first job as a full-time... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Familiar Gonzalez report: He's still 'close' to returning by Mike Chappell

As Anthony Gonzalez has discovered, being “close” to returning from a knee injury isn’t close enough. The Indianapolis Colts receiver insisted Thursday afternoon... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

LeBron as a Pacer? Why it's not likely by Mike Wells

Oh, it’s fun to dream. Looks good, too. But this is as close as James will get to becoming a Pacer Pick a team, almost any team, and LeBron James’ name has been linked... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

It's a sport that can change a player's life by David Woods

Game gives people with spinal cord injuries — even those without the use of their arms — a competitive outlet For an athlete, a spinal cord injury cannot only change... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Brebeuf star Rafdal is volleball player of the year by indystar

Name: Lauren Rafdal. Nickname: “Lo or Rafiki.” Best non-volleyball sports moment: “When I was 14, I pitched in the National Softball Association World Series... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

IU wins NCAA opener by indystar

Louisville native Darren Yeagle scored two second-half goals to lead Indiana’s men’s soccer team to a 2-0 victory over visiting Louisville in the first round of the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Cyclocross tour in Indy by indystar

The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour this weekend is expected to attract hundreds of bicycle racers from around the Midwest to Central Indiana for two days of racing. The Southeastway... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indy to host juniors by indystar

Indianapolis will host the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announced. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is headquartered... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports