Stories tagged with "sports"

Crawfordsville team began what's now Hoosier Hysteria by Kyle Neddenriep

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — Odd-looking set shots. Jump balls after each basket. Twenty-five cent admission. The old liniment-in-the-jocks prank. And a final score of . . .... – Nov 21, 2009 at 1:05 AM in High school boys basketball

No. 3 Warriors limit Trojans to 110 yards of offense by Michael Pointer

Warren Central High School running back Shakir Bell was his usual superb self Friday night. But as great as he was, he wasn’t the main reason the Warriors earned a spot in... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

No more looking back by indystar

Finally, five years and a day after The Brawl in Auburn Hills, Mich., the Indiana Pacers are no longer shackled by one of the ugliest moments in professional sports history.... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

Crean's lament: Hoosiers aren't physical by Terry Hutchens

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Through all the frustrations of a 6-25 season a year ago, Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean always seemed to find the silver lining. But moments... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

IU's seniors challenged to show better leadership by Terry Hutchens

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Indiana coach Tom Crean wasn’t happy with most phases of his team’s game Friday in a 71-67 loss to Boston University. He didn’t like... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Colts' backup quarterbacks work while No. 18 plays by Phil Richards

Backup QBs Sorgi, Painter observe and report what they see during game to Manning Peyton Manning has started all 185 games of his 12-year NFL career. He has taken every snap in 157... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Boilers take awhile to feel inspired by indystar

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Coach Matt Painter kept waiting for his Purdue men’s basketball team to perform Friday night like the nation’s seventh-ranked... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

As seasons end today, Bucket rivals look ahead by Jeff Rabjohns

Once again there is no postseason for Purdue or Indiana, making today’s battle for the Old Oaken Bucket a de facto bowl game. IU wants to avenge last season’s 62-10... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Hinkle infrequently visited by David Woods

Bulldogs find it difficult to convince big schools to play on their home court Butler was awarded a No. 11 preseason ranking in college basketball after a decade of building a... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole by indystar

Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to become 1st driver to win 4 straight titles HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Promoter cancels annual event over tiff with agency by Michael Pointer

A boxing card that had become an annual November event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds was canceled Friday, with the event’s promoter saying he pulled out because of... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Butler faces Drake for league crown by David Woods

If Bulldogs win, they will host Dec. 5 Gridiron Classic Just four years removed from a winless season, Butler is within one victory of reaching the college football postseason. The... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Rayburn, Jones help Boilers rout Redhawks by indystar

Sophomore guard Brittany Rayburn scored 26 points and sophomore center Chelsea Jones had 12, both career highs, as Purdue’s women’s basketball team rolled over visiting... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Lathan, Indiana State stop Colorado State by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Sophomore Dwayne Lathan posted team-leading totals of 18 points and nine rebounds as Indiana State defeated Colorado State 65-60 on Friday night. Harry... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana State

Carr honored by indystar

Stevens Institute of Technology junior goalie Zach Carr (Carmel) was named first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American. Carr, who has a 3.91 grade-point average in... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

All-Stars set for Sunday by indystar

The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association volleyball All-Star matches are Sunday at Perry Meridian High School. The Class A/2A North All-Stars face A/2A South All-Stars at 4... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Silver Award winners by indystar

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is one of six former student-athletes who were named recipients of the 2010 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. The others are orthopedic... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Indy tennis event on hold by indystar

The Indianapolis Tennis Championships is talking with a potential title sponsor, but if that falls through, the 2010 event could be in jeopardy, tournament director Kevin Martin... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Notre Dame women advance by indystar

Notre Dame defeated visiting Oregon State 1-0 on Friday to reach the quarterfinals of the women’s soccer NCAA Tournament. The Irish (20-3-1) will face Florida State (19-4-1),... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Notre Dame

Ex-Ice star promoted by indystar

The Washington Capitals recalled defenseman John Carlson , a U.S. Hockey League All-Star for the Indiana Ice in 2007-08, from Hershey, Pa., of the American Hockey League. – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana Ice