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Monday, Feb. 17
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Hoosiers hope to start season strong

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The clink of the aluminum bats and the snap of a pitch hitting a leather glove fills the air as the softball team practices in Mellencamp Pavillion. Spring is finally approaching and with the season opener just days away, the IU softball team is preparing for their 2005 season.



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IU looks to protect 1976 undefeated season

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Four wins. March 28, 1987. Dec. 4, 1993. Jan. 7, 2001. March 21, 2002. Four dates etched in IU's history. The games played on these days had one thing in common -- the Hoosiers knocked the nation's No. 1 team off its pedestal.


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Bracey goes down, but IU keeps it up in Big Ten win

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With their leading scorer Bracey Wright out with an injury and their second leading point-man D.J. White battling double-teams, IU still found a way to win. The Hoosiers' resourcefulness led to a 68-63 win against Penn State Wednesday at Assembly Hall.


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Iowa's Pierce removed because of criminal charges

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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa basketball star Pierre Pierce was kicked off the team Wednesday while under investigation by West Des Moines police for intent to commit sexual abuse, burglary and other crimes at the home of a former girlfriend.


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Iowa's Pierce removed because of criminal charges

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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa basketball star Pierre Pierce was kicked off the team Wednesday while under investigation by West Des Moines police for intent to commit sexual abuse, burglary and other crimes at the home of a former girlfriend.






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Four above average freshmen

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A freshman's life is tough. Crowded dorm rooms, college classes and eating the same food time and time again, a freshman faces many challenges in and out of the classroom.


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Home run addition to IU's club sports

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IU offers 49 club sports ranging from soccer to shotokan karate to swing. Of the 49, one notable exception has always been missing: club baseball. Enter Matt Ostrega. The IU sophomore is starting the University's first-ever club baseball team and plans to have a squad ready for competition by the fall of this year.


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Manning, Cowher, Roethlisberger all honored with Sporting News awards

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ST. LOUIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw a record 49 touchdown passes this season, has been named NFL player of the year for the second-straight season by the Sporting News. The St. Louis-based publication also Tuesday named Pittsburgh's Bill Cowher coach of the year and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger rookie of the year.


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Rudy Tomjanovich considering resigning as Lakers coach after only 1 season

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LOS ANGELES -- Rudy Tomjanovich is considering resigning as Los Angeles Lakers coach because of health reasons, a team spokesman said Tuesday. ESPN.com reported that Tomjanovich would step down following Tuesday night's game against Portland. Spokesman John Black said that would not be the case. "He's considering several options and resigning is one of them. That decision has not been made," Black said. "There won't be an announcement tonight.


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Owens says he 'will play on Sunday'

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Terrell Owens strolled onto the field, claiming a podium near the 25-yard line. It would have been more appropriate to put him right in the middle of the field. T.O. was clearly in his comfort zone Tuesday at the Super Bowl's media extravaganza -- the center of attention, the star of the show, the guy making all the news. And say this about the Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro receiver: He didn't leave anyone in suspense.


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Emmitt Smith denies report that he will retire from league this week

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Emmitt Smith denied a report Tuesday that he will retire later this week. ESPN.com, citing unidentified "confidants" of the star running back, reported that Smith will retire Thursday in Jacksonville, site of this year's Super Bowl. Smith spent the last two seasons with Arizona after 13 years with Dallas.


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Florida ripe for IU recruiting

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The Sunshine State continues to smile on football coach Terry Hoeppner and his coaching staff as running back Demetrius McCray is the latest to join the cream and crimson for 2005. McCray, a Seffner, Fla., native, marks the fourth commitment from Florida for the Hoosiers thus far. The six-foot 180-pound running back starred at Armwood High School, leading his team to class 4A back-to-back state championships.



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Owens practices for first time since injury

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - T.O. is almost a go. Terrell Owens, the Philadelphia Eagles' All-Pro receiver, practiced Monday for the first time since injuring his ankle last month, moving closer toward returning for the Super Bowl.