Stories tagged with "sports"

Sacre, Bouldin lead Gonzaga over IPFW by indystar

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga coach Mark Few is not given to easy praise for his team, but he could find little to criticize after Friday’s 90-55 win over IPFW. “We... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IPFW

Moore helps Purdue beat South Dakota State by indystar

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Purdue coach Matt Painter said his seventh-ranked Boilermakers were outplayed and out-toughed by South Dakota State. However, the Boilermakers... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:35 PM in Purdue

High school football semistate scoreboard by indystar

Evansville Reitz 31, Cathedral 10 Carmel 42, Merrillville 0 Monrovia 30, Paoli 13 Warren Central 28, Center Grove 10 – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:33 PM in High school football

LeBron's 40 leads Cavaliers past Pacers by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 105-95 on Friday night. James also had nine rebounds and... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM in Pacers

Indiana falls to Boston University 71-67 by indystar

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — John Holland scored 21 points, Jake O’Brien had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston University rallied to beat Indiana 71-67 on Friday night in the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Indiana University

Pacers' Diener has surgery, out 4-6 weeks by indystar

The Indiana Pacers announced today that reserve point guard Travis Diener had successful surgery on the big toe of his left foot. Diener is expected to miss four to six weeks.... – Nov 20, 2009 at 6:04 PM in Pacers

Brees' mother's death ruled suicide by indystar

GRANBY, Colo. — The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. Mina Brees, an attorney from Austin, Texas, died Aug. 7 while... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM in Purdue

Indy Tennis event wooing new sponsor by Mark Ambrogi

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships is still awaiting word from one company on a potential title sponsorship for the 2010 tournament. “If that works out, we’re in great shape,”... – Nov 20, 2009 at 2:21 PM in 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

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