Stories tagged with "sports"

Texans say it's their time by Mike Chappell

Houston owner sees his team off to best start and wants to finally win a game in Indy For the Houston Texans, there’s no time like the present to see how — if? —... – Nov 08, 2009 at 1:03 AM in Colts

Injuries begin to threaten Colts' hopes for Super Bowl by indystar

First, the good news: Nobody on the Indianapolis Colts’ active roster got injured Saturday. Although I’m hearing rumblings that public-relations man Craig Kelley may... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Bob Kravitz

No. 7-ranked Boilers set sights on Final Four by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — They’ve won the Big Ten Tournament. They’ve been to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. They’ve been ranked in the top 10. Now,... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Purdue

Special teams just that by Mike Chappell

The Indianapolis Colts’ kickoff and punt coverage units have been a model of consistency, and a noticeable improvement over the past, under first-year special teams coach Ray... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Mike Chappell's power rankings by indystar

1. Indianapolis Colts: A win over the Texans won’t clinch the AFC South, but they can start silk-screening the T-shirts. The Colts would lead by four games with eight to... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Game notes by indystar

Coaches: Jim Caldwell (7-0 in first season with Colts). Gary Kubiak (27-29 in fourth season with Texans). Series: Colts lead 13-1. Last meeting: Colts won 33-27 on Nov. 16, 2008,... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Boilermakers end 43-year drought at the Big House by indystar

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — First there was Purdue’s victory over Ohio State, breaking a 19-game losing streak against ranked opponents. Now comes Saturday’s thrilling... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Replogle puts his heft behind offensive role at key juncture by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana football coach Bill Lynch has described starting defensive tackle Adam Replogle as a player who would do anything asked of him on the football... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Irish stunned at home again by Midshipmen by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Navy did it to Notre Dame again — and this loss to the Midshipmen is even more costly. Craig Schaefer sacked Jimmy Clausen in the end zone with 60... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Butler stays unbeaten with win at Dayton by indystar

Andrew Huck ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more in Butler’s 31-28 win over host Dayton on Saturday. Butler (9-0, 6-0 Pioneer Football League) snapped a seven-game... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in State Colleges

Duo to team up for Boilers by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue will get 1st look at a healthy Hummel and confident Johnson together WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For the past two seasons, Purdue has had Robbie Hummel and JaJuan Johnson.... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

2009-10 Purdue schedule by indystar

November 3—vs. California (Penn.), W, 78-44, exhibition 9—vs. Kentucky Wesleyan, 7 p.m., exhibition 13—vs. Cal State Northridge, 7 p.m. 20—vs. South Dakota... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Not pretty, but Bulldogs execute plan by David Woods

Who could have imagined that Butler’s 11th-ranked basketball team would have to ramp it up just to keep up with its Bulldog brothers? On a Saturday in which Butler moved into... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Jaguars cruise against Pumas by indystar

Forward Robert Glenn and guard Alex Young each scored 19 points as IUPUI defeated visiting St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 86-62 in an exhibition basketball game Saturday afternoon. Five... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IUPUI

Teammates happy Hansbrough is playing by Mike Wells

Top draft pick is a tough frontcourt presence who has been knocking them around in practice Tyler Hansbrough’s teammates couldn’t wait for him to play his first game.... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Carl Edwards winless in '09 by indystar

Frustrating season after 9 wins in 2008 has the Ford driver fired up to build momentum for 2010 Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Center Grove falls in semis by Michael Pointer

YORKTOWN, Ind. — Center Grove coach Deb McClurg worried the Trojans’ penchant for slow starts eventually would burn them, especially as they faced better teams in the... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

Emotional state title for Brebeuf by Nat Newell

Braves (34-1) avenge lone loss of season with victory over Yorktown in the final MUNCIE, Ind. — When the match was over, the Brebeuf Jesuit volleyball players collapsed in... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

Muncie Burris finishes 40-0 by Ted Schultz

Coach Shondell says it is one of school’s best teams ever MUNCIE, Ind. — Moments after leading Muncie Burris to its 13th consecutive Class 2A volleyball title, coach... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

Ice look to extend win streak by indystar

The Indiana Ice (6-2-1) looked to extend their four-game U.S. Hockey League winning streak Saturday night against the host Sioux Falls Stampede (6-1-2). Go to IndyStar.com for the... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana Ice