Stories tagged with "sports"

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

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

Indianapolis to host national swimming event 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

Vanzant's eye examined by indystar

Junior guard Shawn Vanzant rejoined the Butler basketball team Thursday after having his injured eye examined at a Chicago hospital. Vanzant was scraped early in the second half... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

No dawdling on Weis by indystar

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said he plans to make a decision on the future of football coach Charlie Weis within days of the season’s end. Swarbrick said last... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Brawl triggerer confesses to drinking problem by indystar

John Green, the Detroit Pistons fan who threw the cup at then-Indiana Pacer Ron Artest that triggered the brawl in Detroit, told ESPN on Thursday that his issues with alcohol led... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Colts players are idolized now, but they were fans as kids by Phil Richards

Kelvin Hayden was well-grounded as a south-side Chicago youngster. He knew who he was: Walter Payton. He knew where he was going: the NFL. Hayden wasn’t going to grow up to... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:41 PM in Colts

Kravitz: DeVan loving life in this new arena by indystar

So, you want to be inspired? Seven months ago, Indianapolis Colts starting right guard Kyle DeVan was back in his hometown of Vacaville, Calif., living with his mom, working as a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:40 PM in Bob Kravitz

Notre Dame plans quick decision on Weis' future by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick plans to make a decision on the future of coach Charlie Weis within days of the season’s end. Swarbrick... – Nov 19, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Notre Dame

Indy to host 2010 jr. swim championships by indystar

Indianapolis will play host to the 2010 World Junior Championships in synchronized swimming, USA Synchro announed today. USA Synchro, the national governing body for the sport, is... – Nov 19, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Sports