Stories tagged with "sports"

Inspired DePauw makes it 2 in row by indystar

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. - DePauw freshman cornerback Steve Valdiserri was inspired listening to the Tigers’ senior captains speak to the team before the Monon Bell Game against... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:12 AM in Sports

Sycamores lose 25th straight game by indystar

Corey Lewis scored three touchdowns and Northern Iowa clinched at least a tie for the Missouri Valley Conference championship with a 28-0 victory over host Indiana State on... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:12 AM in Sports

Bulls' Rose looks like a star by indystar

CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose's performance Saturday only added to the mounting evidence that he's one of the front- runners for NBA Rookie of the Year.The No. 1 overall pick after... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Turnovers bite Pacers again in road loss by indystar

CHICAGO -- Jim O'Brien might as well petition for an 11th commandment: He that winneth the turnover battle winneth the game.The Indiana Pacers coach has seen his team's result... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Here comes Mr. Aggressive Sage Rosenfels by indystar

In early October at Houston's Reliant Stadium, Sage Rosenfels found himself walking that fine line most quarterbacks walk at various points during their career.Intent on... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Freeney, Mathis enjoy playing against Texans by indystar

A collective three-game drought and individual four-game dry spell ended last Sunday in Pittsburgh's Heinz Field.The Colts' pass rush, relatively dormant and without a sack in... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Mike Chappell's power rankings by indystar

1. Tennessee Titans: To become the 11th team since 1970 to open 10-0, the Titans must defeat the Jaguars in what promises to be a stoked crowd at Jacksonville Municipal... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Eades' 19 sets pace for Avon by indystar

Melissa Eades scored 19 points and made 4-of-6 free throws in the fourth quarter to lead Avon to a 50-46 win over Bishop Chatard on Saturday in high school girls... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Area swimmers ready to bring it by indystar

As the high school girls swimming and diving season gets under way, area teams look to build on recent success. The IHSAA state championship meet is February 13-14, 2009.Carmel:... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Johnson takes aim at 3rd title in row by indystar

Things were definitely looking up for Jimmie Johnson on Saturday at Homestead (Fla.)-Miami Speedway, where he is hoping to put the finishing touches on a record-tying third... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Harrison has lost fire by indystar

Marvin Harrison is playing not to get hurt. Sunday versus Pittsburgh wasn't the first time he's failed to catch the ball. He's had multiple games where he's failed to go after... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Ice edge Lancers by indystar

The Indiana Ice defeated the host Omaha (Neb.) Lancers 3-2 in a shootout Saturday in United States Hockey League action.Ben Albertson and Torey Krug scored second-period goals... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Impressive debut for Hayward, foul trouble aside by indystar

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Some strategy, Butler coach Brad Stevens lamented. He wanted to feature Gordon Hayward against Drake's zone defense, deploying the 6-8 freshman to avoid foul... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

Defense, payback sweet for Butler by indystar

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Beat us once, props to you.Beat us twice . . . it is not happening.Butler's Bulldogs have many slogans in their basketball locker room, and that isn't one of... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports

ND women advance in soccer tourney by indystar

Rose Augustin scored two goals to lead No. 1-ranked Notre Dame to a 5-2 win over visiting Toledo late Friday night in the opening round of the NCAA women's soccer... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Irish forced to hang on to beat Navy by indystar

BALTIMORE -- Easy victories simply aren't part of the Notre Dame game plan.Leading by 20 points late in the fourth quarter, the Irish squandered a golden scoring opportunity and... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Boilermakers come up short again by indystar

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Joe Tiller's wish early last week was that Curtis Painter's ailing throwing shoulder would be healed enough so that he could at least run the two-minute... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Kravitz: First step in interesting journey by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.The last time Indiana University began a basketball program from scratch, the year was 1900. The head coach was somebody named J.H. Horne. Incidentally, Don... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

Energy carries Hoosiers in opener by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s basketball team passed its first test Saturday night in the season opener against Northwestern State.The passing grade came... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Sports

Dumes leads IU to 83-65 win in opener by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Devan Dumes scored 21 points and freshman Verdell Jones added 18, helping Indiana open the Tom Crean era with an 83-65 victory over Northwestern State on... – Nov 15, 2008 at 10:01 PM in Sports