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Beckham begins play with Los Angeles Galaxy

By Aaron Beard and Beth Harris · Sunday, July 22,2007 7:48 p.m.

David Beckham began his daunting challenge to convert America into a soccer-mad nation with an uneventful 12-minute debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.

Vick indicted in dogfighting ring

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:30 p.m.

When a Bad Newz Kennels dog was wounded in a losing fight, NFL star Michael Vick was consulted before the animal was doused with water and electrocuted.

IU cable to carry Big Ten Network

By Ari Shifron · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:29 p.m.

The Big Ten Network may be at a stalemate with major cable companies, but IU’s cable system, Campus Cable TV appears to be persuaded that the Network has value and plans to pick it up eventually.

IU student trains as cage fighter

By Kyle Meehan · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:27 p.m.

Cage fighter Luke Taylor manically pounds on the short bag in the balmy confines of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation’s “Dungeon,” throwing his entire shoulder, hip and torso into each alternating blow. “Take his side!” fellow fighter Mike Griffin yells, and Taylor swings his hips and legs over to the right side of the bag. “Knees!” Griffin shouts as he paces around the bag, keeping one eye on the clock.

10,000 losses for the Philadelphia Phillies

By Aaron Beard and Dan Gelston · Wednesday, July 18,2007 8:19 p.m.

Never known as lovable losers, cursed, or even affectionately as bums, the Philadelphia Phillies have long held a more pitiable title: The losingest team in sports.

Intramural summer season coming to an end

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, July 18,2007 7:55 p.m.

After several weeks of flag football, water volleyball, basketball and dodgeball, the incoming freshmen with the Groups program only have one more week of intramurals before the summer season is officially finished.

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Sophomore midfielder Daniel Kelly battles with Louisville's Fred Braun during the first half April 6 at Jerry Yeagley Field. IU pulled ahead in the second half and recorded a 1-0 victory.

IU well-represented in Pan Am Games in Rio de Janeiro

By Aaron Beard · Wednesday, July 18,2007 7:51 p.m.

Three IU student-athletes have been selected to compete in the ongoing Pan American Games this month in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ball State head coach resigns amid controversy

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 15,2007 7:46 p.m.

Ball State University’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Collins officially announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Ronny Thompson at a 1 p.m. press conference Friday.

White a finalist for Pan Am roster

By Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 15,2007 7:44 p.m.

Senior forward D.J. White is one cut away from making the roster for the American team in the Pan American Games after competing in five trial sessions over the weekend.

San Jose to face Columbus in ArenaBowl

By Aaron Beard and Greg Beacham · Sunday, July 15,2007 7:29 p.m.

There was only one champagne bottle in the San Jose SaberCats’ locker room, and that fit the spirit of the celebration.

NBA suspends Artest, Jackson

By Aaron Beard and Brian Mahoney · Sunday, July 15,2007 7:28 p.m.

Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson are in trouble with the NBA again.

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A member of the IU wrestling team grapples with an opponent during a meet with North Carolina State Feb. 3 in the University Gym.

Incoming wrestling class ranked 25th in nation by Web site

By Linnea Coulter · Wednesday, July 11,2007 8:47 p.m.

Only a few months before the start of regular-season play, the Hoosier wrestling team received an accolade that could mean big things for next season. Intermat.com has recently named the incoming freshman class as the 25th best class in the nation.

Hushovd wins 4th stage of Tour de France

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Wednesday, July 11,2007 7:46 p.m.

Norway’s Thor Hushovd sprinted to victory Wednesday in the fourth stage, and Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara ended the day, for the fifth straight day, in the yellow jersey of the Tour de France leader.

Billups will return to Detroit next season

By Aaron Beard and Larry Lage · Wednesday, July 11,2007 7:45 p.m.

Chauncey Billups signed a $60 million, five-year contract Wednesday with the Detroit Pistons, returning to the team he helped reach five straight conference finals.

Suzuki’s inside the park home run leads American League to 10th straight win

By Aaron Beard and Ronald Blum · Wednesday, July 11,2007 7:42 p.m.

Ichiro Suzuki sped around the bases as the ball bounced away from Ken Griffey Jr. for the first inside-the-park home run in All-Star game history. On a night of tricky hops, Suzuki and the American League rebounded to win – as usual.

AROUND THE GAME

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:26 p.m.

Gall nominated for award, Sarkodie and Lawrence compete in international play

Robbie McEwen crashes, wins 1st stage of 2007 Tour

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Australia’s Robbie McEwen crashed over his handlebars with 12 miles left, got back on his bike and mustered the grit to win the first stage of the 2007 Tour de France on Sunday in a mad-dash sprint.

Venus Williams defeats Marion Bartoli in Wimbledon final

By Aaron Beard and Howard Fendrich · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Improbable as this Wimbledon title might have seemed, Venus Williams knew it could happen. Far away as that trophy might have appeared only last week, Williams knew she had the game and the grit to grab it.

Federer defeats Nadal in 5 sets to take fifth straight Wimbledon title

By Aaron Beard and Jamey Keaten · Sunday, July 8,2007 7:16 p.m.

Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title Sunday, beating nemesis Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic and taking his place in tennis history beside Bjorn Borg.

Pride of the Panthers

By Brandon Smith · Thursday, July 5,2007 9:01 p.m.

There were numerous blue and orange “#8” Chicago Bears jerseys on display among the crowd at Bloomington High School South on Thursday morning. The crowd of fans were anxiously awaiting a familiar face. Then, from the parking lot came former Indiana Mr. Football Rex Grossman wearing a purple polo. He returned to hs former school, Bloomington High School South on Thursday to take part in the Day of Champions celebration, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington.

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