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Colts owner cautious after making history

Rowing wraps up season with Lake Lemon intrasquad race

The Indiana women's rowing team wrapped up their fall season on a lighthearted note this weekend at Lake Lemon with its fourth annual Intrasquad Class Race Classic and the dedication of a new boat.

Hoosiers upset No. 15 Wildcats, garner Women's Sports Foundation Classic title

The "11-headed monster," formerly known as the IU women's basketball team, started the Felisha Legette-Jack era in dramatic fashion this weekend. Competing in Lexington, Ky., at the 2006 Women's Sports Foundation Classic, the Hoosiers upset No. 15 University of Kentucky 54-51 to take the tournament's title.

Chargers win high-scoring shootout against Bengals 49-41

CINCINNATI -- LaDainian Tomlinson tied his career high with four touchdowns, and Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass under pressure that completed the Chargers' furious rally Sunday for a 49-41 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Colts make history with 9th win

INDIANAPOLIS -- Just call him Patient Peyton. With Buffalo content to slow down the Indianapolis Colts' up-tempo offense, a restrained Peyton Manning relied on short throws, an effective ground game and a time-consuming final drive to lead the Indianapolis Colts past Buffalo 17-16 on Sunday -- and into the NFL record book.

IU's losing streak continues

The football team wasn't the only Hoosier sports squad to struggle against Michigan on Saturday.

Freshman takes 3rd at regionals, earns NCAA bid

After Saturday's Great Lakes Regional Championships at Bowling Green State University, it became clear that a new leader had emerged in the IU men's cross country pack. Freshman Jordan Kyle took third at the regional meet, earning a spot at the NCAA Championships.

Hoosier duo qualifies for nationals race

There's a saying that goes, "You always need to take the positives out of the negatives." This sentiment applied to the IU women's cross country team's performance Saturday.

IU shifts focus to Saturday's game

It was almost like Saturday's game at Memorial Stadium didn't even matter. Shortly after the loss to No. 2 Michigan, IU senior center Justin Frye was already counting down to the season finale against in-state rival Purdue.

Defense looks top-notch

Both IU men's basketball exhibition games are in the books. Both were blowouts. Both featured a work-in-progress D.J. White and a surprisingly solid Armon Bassett, the backup/counterpart to Earl Calloway. Both displayed the sharp-shooting of junior college transfer Lance Stemler. But what stood out above all else at this early-season juncture was the stifling, hard-nosed defense. Just ask University of Indianapolis coach Todd Sturgeon.

IU wins final exhibition game

The IU men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis 83-46 Friday night at Assembly Hall in its second and final exhibition game of the season. Junior forward D.J. White paced the Hoosiers with 17 points and five rebounds and went 11-for-14 from the free throw line.

Hoosiers take a dive at 5

Freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis didn't have much time to do anything in Saturday's game against Michigan. The No. 2 team in the country, with the No. 3 overall defense, never allowed Lewis and the Hoosiers to get into a rhythm in the air or on the ground as IU fell 34-3 to the Wolverines.

UPDATE: IU falls 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan

With the seniors playing their last game at Memorial Stadium, the IU football team fell 34-3 to No. 2 Michigan Saturday.

UPDATE: IU defeats Indianapolis 83-46

The IU men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis 83-46 Friday night at Assembly Hall in their second and final exhibition game of the season.

The center of his world

Around Justin Frye's neck on any given day -- except that three-hour stretch Saturdays when he plays as IU's starting center -- hangs a necklace with a ring commemorating IU's victory in the 1979 Holiday Bowl, in which the Hoosiers beat Brigham Young University 38-37.

Doctor says Paterno can't coach in game

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno declared himself "out" for Penn State's next game, designating longtime assistant Tom Bradley to make any tough calls Saturday in the school's first contest without the coaching icon since 1977.

IU opens regular season

The exhibitions are done. Now comes the game that counts. The IU women's basketball team starts its regular season tonight in the Women's Sport Foundation Classic hosted by the University of Kentucky. Prior to tonight's game, the Hoosiers have gotten two exhibition wins under their belt.

Last Stand at the 'Rock'

IU coach Terry Hoeppner fined junior cornerback Tracy Porter at Tuesday's practice. No, it wasn't for speeding down 10th Street or littering in the arboretum. Hoeppner fined the junior because he committed the cardinal sin of a cornerback: He got beat by his man. "I'm not making excuses, but I broke on a ball and didn't make the play so (the receiver) caught the ball," Porter explained afterward. "Just a little fine that we have."

Colts trying to stay out of trap against Bills

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts are aware of the trap. At 8-0, on the verge of making NFL history and a heavy favorite at home against Buffalo, the NFL's last unbeaten team didn't need a reminder about keeping focus this week. The Chicago Bears taught the Colts that lesson last week.

LeBron not walking away from criticism after Hawks game

CLEVELAND -- Every dribble, every dunk and every decision he makes is dissected. Some more so than others. LeBron James understands that. He just doesn't get why some are saying he quit on the Cleveland Cavaliers.