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Highly touted freshman duo ready to contribute

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Feb. 23,2007 12 a.m.

All it took was one swing of the bat and IU coach Tracy Smith knew he had found something special in Kipp Schutz.

Illinois’ mascot Chief Illiniwek to perform for final time on Wednesday

By Aaron Beard and David Mercer · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – After 81 years of war paint and feathered headdresses, the University of Illinois’ controversial American Indian mascot is performing his last dance, but Chief Illiniwek’s image and regalia will continue to be a subject of negotiations.

IU looks to upset No. 33 Kentucky Wildcats on road

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

When the No. 63 IU men’s tennis team (8-1) takes the court today at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Ky., history will not be on its side.

Colts’ Manning agrees to restructure contract

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Peyton Manning has agreed to restructure his contract with the Indianapolis Colts to save the team nearly $8 million in salary cap space.

Braves’ lefty pitcher James ready after strong rookie year

By Aaron Beard and Paul Newberry · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Need a reliable starting pitcher? Chuck James is your man. Looking for someone to install a set of double-pane windows or put in a new door? He can handle that, too.

DUI hearing for Colts’ running back Rhodes postponed

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Colts running back Dominic Rhodes’s initial court appearance on a drunken driving charge was postponed to Monday after prosecutors did not receive the required paperwork from the arresting officer.

Hoosiers defeat Minnesota to remain perfect at home

By Eamonn Brennan · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

After two tough road losses, the IU men’s basketball team needed a miniature homecoming. A match up with Minnesota, the team with the worst winning percentage in the Big Ten, didn’t hurt, either.

Late run leads to Hoosier victory

By Matt Mattucci · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball needed something to go its way during Wednesday night’s game against Minnesota. Shots fell and rebounds bounced their way, but the Hoosiers clung to a small lead that they could not increase.

IU enters final weekend of regular season

By John Wustrow · Thursday, Feb. 22,2007 12 a.m.

Every year around late February, signs of spring appear around Bloomington. The Big Ten Tournament is one of these signs for the IU women’s basketball team.

Illinois basketball player charged with felonies in recent crash

By David Mercer and Jake Stewart · Wednesday, Feb. 21,2007 12 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois basketball player Jamar Smith – charged Tuesday with drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident – apparently believed a teammate in the car had died, authorities said. Smith, 19, was driving a 1996 Lexus shortly after 11 p.m. on Feb. 12 when it struck a tree in heavy snow. He then drove the car a little over a mile to the apartment complex where he lived in the small town of Savoy.

Golden opportunity

By Matt Mattucci · Wednesday, Feb. 21,2007 12 a.m.

The disappointment was obvious. After the Hoosiers’ loss to Michigan last Saturday, IU coach Kelvin Sampson and his squad made a long walk out of Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich. Nobody said much, but the silence spoke louder than any words could.

Center Allen looks to regain early-season playing time

By Eamonn Brennan · Wednesday, Feb. 21,2007 12 a.m.

It hasn’t been an easy season for IU center Ben Allen. After starting four of IU’s first nine games, Allen has gone from starting center to bench standby, from physically improved to physically debilitated.

IU finishes 4th at Big Ten championships

By Brian Buckey · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2007 12 a.m.

School records fell and personal bests were shattered as the IU men’s swimming and diving team competed in the Big Ten championships in Columbus, Ohio.

Hoosiers tie for top spot in weekend tournament

By Mandy Eid · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2007 12 a.m.

The men’s golf team started its spring season off with a win this weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico at the Club de Golf Santa Anita Classic two-day tournament. The men tied Houston after three rounds, shooting a combined total of 896 (305-287-304). “It was a little disappointing,” coach Mike Mayer said of the tie. “I thought we could’ve played a little better.”

Harvick wins Daytona 500 by less than 5 feet

By Aaron Beard and Jenna Fryer · Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kevin Harvick nosed out Mark Martin in a frantic wreck-filled finish to win Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Cubs kick off spring training in Arizona

Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

MESA, Ariz. – Jacque Jones was smiling when he showed up Saturday at the Chicago Cubs’ spring-training facility. The debate all winter in Chicago wasn’t whether Jones would play right field or center field for the Cubs, it was whether he’d play for the Cubs at all.

Track team finds success at Hoosier Hills

By Ryan Gregg · Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams look to use success in Friday’s Hoosier Hills invite to boost their confidence heading into next weekend’s Big Ten championships.

Hoosiers complete season sweep of Illini with victory

By John Wustrow · Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team is not scheduled to play Illinois again for the rest of the regular season. But when the two teams face off again next season, the Fighting Illini now know they have their work cut out for them. The Hoosiers defeated the Illini 81-68 at Assembly Hall to earn their first sweep of a Big Ten opponent this season.

Unlikely duo makes most of opportunity

By Matt Mattucci · Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Right from the start of Saturday’s game, the Michigan Wolverines built a lead and maintained it for the majority of the contest.

IU returns from Texas, starts season with losing record

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Feb. 19,2007 12 a.m.

The IU softball team began its quest for the NCAA tournament this weekend. But last year’s success doesn’t guarantee a tournament bid for the Hoosiers, who began this season with a 2-3 record after competing at the Crowne Plaza Classic in Houston.

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