Stories tagged with "ups and downs"

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

Indy's own 'Survivor,' Rupert Boneham still helping others by indystar

He’s the guy who stole the other tribe’s shoes on “Survivor: Pearl Islands.” Then he was awarded a cool million for being the fans’ favorite... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in East Marion County

CG boys unsure about 'sure thing' sectional by Michael Pointer

History suggests the Center Grove boys soccer team will have little trouble winning another sectional title this weekend. But coach Phil Orlando said he still has plenty of... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school soccer

Nearly 200 pounds later, she's hiking a healthy trail by indystar

Sandy Fillenwarth, 56, Indianapolis, Postal Service secretary in customer relations Shortly before my 50th birthday, I decided the rest of my life was going to be healthier and... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Concert will be a celebration of faith by Betsy Reason

Bruce Robbins is hoping a free event he’s hosting Saturday through his new faith-based Christian organization will inspire folks to get closer to God. Robbins, 49,... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Hamilton County

Fishers baseball coach was disappointed, now he's determined by Nat Newell

Fishers High School baseball coach Matthew Cherry doesn’t shy away from the fact that this season’s 11-18 record was a disappointment, but he believes the program is on... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

Switch to pitcher leads Paxson to pro baseball by Michael Pointer

J.B. Paxsonfelt a little nervous last summer when the Western Kentucky University baseball coaches suggested he take pitching more seriously. In hindsight, the former Center Grove... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Greenwood

Switch to pitching pays off for Paxson by Michael Pointer

J.B. Paxson was a little nervous when the Western Kentucky University coaches suggested last summer he take pitching a little more seriously. In hindsight, the former Center Grove... – Jun 11, 2009 at 3:51 PM in Greenwood

You need to know the ABCs of the S&P by indystar

Many mutual funds tied to index of 500 companies that is seen as market barometer NEW YORK — The ups and downs of the Dow Jones industrial average may get most of the... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Larry King's crossroads intersect in 'Journey' by USA Today

Larry King's life runs the spectrum. He has been married eight times to seven women. He's had a personal relationship with every president since Richard Nixon."I'm a survivor. I've... – May 17, 2009 at 10:46 PM in Entertainment

Raiders' softball team adjusts to the unexpected by Patrick Dorsey

The Cardinal Ritter softball team has beaten Class 2A No. 7 Speedway. The Raiders also split a series with 1A No. 14 Lafayette Central Catholic. Still, the Raiders were 8-9 at... – May 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in High school baseball

'Farrah's Story': Bravery in battle vs. cancer, O'Neal says by USA Today

Farrah Fawcett is "solid and brave" emotionally, but "physically, she's a wreck," partner Ryan O'Neal said in a phone interview Wednesday."She's hit a point, and she's in a holding... – May 13, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Entertainment

Developer Lauth has 3 units file for bankruptcy reorganization by Tom Spalding

3 subsidiaries will reorganize as developer adjusts to market woes Credit woes are plaguing Lauth Property Group, one of the nation’s top developers. Three holding companies... – May 02, 2009 at 2:00 AM in Business

Look back at year that was for Indy's Magnificent Seven by Jeff Rabjohns

Indy’s ‘home team’ enjoyed quite a season. For some, it’s still going into the playoffs. Eric Gordon led the group in scoring . . . and challenged for the... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Flashes' Bade thrilled to be an All-Star by Michael Pointer

6-8 forward is 5th from school to make the team since ’96 Patrick Bade knew he had a pretty good chance to be named to The Indianapolis Star Indiana All-Star basketball... – Apr 17, 2009 at 10:42 PM in South Marion County

Spurs-Pacers game is homecoming for Hill by Jeff Rabjohns

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said today that rookie George Hill has “a bright future” with the franchise. Hill, a rookie from Broad Ripple High School and IUPUI, plays... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Pacers

IU dreams of being 1st 11th seed to win tourney by Terry Hutchens

Miracle on Pennsylvania Street? That’s what it will take. No 11th seed has done what Indiana’s men’s basketball team is dreaming of accomplishing at this... – Mar 12, 2009 at 2:30 AM in Indiana University

Sampson says he convinced players to stick it out by Terry Hutchens

On the night before he resigned as the Indiana University basketball coach just over a year ago this week, Kelvin Sampson met with four IU players at his home and convinced them... – Feb 26, 2009 at 4:39 PM in Sports

Pedregons team up to win Funny Car titles by Steve Ballard

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — For all they accomplished separately in their drag racing careers, it pales in comparison to what the Pedregon brothers have done together.Competing... – Feb 06, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Sports

A pregnant pause by Shari Rudavsky

Poor economy puts plans to have children on hold Alicia and Craig Relford had a carefully thought-out family plan.The Zionsville couple would wait four years between pregnancies.... – Jan 11, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Communities