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Hoosiers hand Kentucky a beatdown

By Michael Sanserino · Tuesday, Dec. 11,2007 6:50 p.m.

With two starting Hoosier guards on the bench and his brother Joe defending him, freshman guard Jordan Crawford put the IU men’s basketball team on his back and carried it to a 70-51 win against rival Kentucky on Saturday. IU vs. UK photo gallery (12/08/2007)

Rights groups want to press China on media restrictions ahead of 2008 Summer Olympics

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:45 p.m.

BEIJING – Rights groups have called on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the International Olympic Committee to confront the organizers of the Beijing 2008 Summer Games over China’s media restrictions and human rights record.

FALL SPORTS WRAPUP

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:45 p.m.

See the Monday, Dec. 10, edition of the IDS for a wrap of fall sports at IU.

Roberson scores 22 in IU womens basketball's road loss to Kansas

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:41 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team fell to Kansas (7-1) 69-61 at historic Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday in the last game before finals week. The loss drops IU to 4-5 and is the team’s fourth loss in the last five games.

Backups shine in blowout of Kentucky

By Chris Engel · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 10:39 p.m.

Fans on both sides of the Ohio River might have guessed the IU men’s basketball team was ripe for an upset once they heard that freshman guard Eric Gordon and sophomore guard Armon Bassett would sit out of Saturday’s game against Kentucky.

Hoosiers rout Kentucky without key players

Saturday, Dec. 8,2007 7:11 p.m.

Despite not playing with its starting backcourt, the No. 15 IU men’s basketball team defeated border rival Kentucky 70-51 Saturday at Assembly Hall.

IU hosts Kentucky in 51st border war

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 1:02 a.m.

It’s been 17 years since Big Blue met Big Red on 17th Street. Kentucky (4-2) will meet the No.-15 IU men’s basketball team (7-1) at 4 p.m. Saturday in Assembly Hall in the 51st game of their rivalry.

Guillen, Gibbons suspended; no punishments for Matthews, Ankiel, Glaus

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:05 a.m.

Jose Guillen and Jay Gibbons were suspended Thursday for the first 15 days of next season for violating baseball’s drug policy, an indication how the sport might treat any players named in the Mitchell steroids investigation.

IU on the road again for Sunday game at Kansas

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:05 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team (4-4) will be back on the road Sunday for the second time this week when it takes on the Kansas Jayhawks (5-1) at 3 p.m. in Lawrence, Kan.

Colts gear up for trip back to Baltimore

By Aaron Beard · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:04 a.m.

The Indianapolis Colts already know they are going to be in for a tough time Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Emotions still run hot among Baltimore fans, former Colts fans from years past.

Ten-time Gold Glove winner Jones relocates to Los Angeles

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Friday, Dec. 7,2007 12:03 a.m.

Andruw Jones is following Joe Torre to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Brother Battle

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:54 p.m.

A sibling rivalry will continue in the midst of one of the most anticipated games in all of college basketball this season.

Lawyer for alleged Taylor gunman wants to discuss plea

By Aaron Beard and Matt Sedensky · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:40 p.m.

An attorney for the 17-year-old accused gunman in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor wants to work with prosecutors to resolve the case.

Trial of Tinsley, Daniels delayed to Jan. 14

By Associated Press and Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:39 p.m.

The trial of Indiana Pacers players Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels, both facing charges stemming from a bar fight almost a year ago, has been rescheduled for Jan. 14.

Hoosiers drop road contest 67-59 to Flyers for third straight loss

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:37 p.m.

The IU women’s basketball team lost its third straight game in a 67-59 defeat to the Dayton Flyers Wednesday night at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.

Tebow, McFadden in running for Heisman

By Aaron Beard and Ralph D. Russo · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:33 p.m.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, trying to become the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, and Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, the runner-up for last year’s award, were among the four finalists selected Wednesday.

China says it will welcome reporters at 2008 Olympics

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 9:01 p.m.

Tuesday, China said it welcomes journalists covering the 2008 Beijing Olympics, responding to complaints by a media rights group that the Communist regime has decided to clamp down on reporting in the run-up to the games.

Jury identifies gunman in Sean Taylor murder case

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 9:01 p.m.

The 17-year-old suspect in the death of Sean Taylor was accused Tuesday of firing the shot that killed the Washington Redskins safety. A Miami-Dade grand jury identified Eric Rivera as the gunman in its indictment. Rivera and his three co-defendants were indicted by the grand jury on charges of first-degree felony murder and armed burglary.

Tigers on brink of acquiring Marlins Cabrera and Willis

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 9 p.m.

While the Boston Red Sox appeared to be closing in on Johan Santana, an even bigger trade emerged Tuesday at the winter meetings: The Detroit Tigers reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Florida Marlins for a package of six players.

Joe Paterno inducted into Hall of Fame