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Former Hoosier beats second bout of leukemia

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The only quarterback ever to lead IU to victories against Michigan and Ohio State in the same season has been inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame — but that’s only part of the story. The rest is of a father of four who has twice defeated cancer and the support of a University that feels more like a family than an institution.


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3-star back commits for 2011

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound running back rushed for more than 2,600 yards and scored 32 touchdowns during his junior campaign at Bloomington High School North. Roberts averaged more than 215 yards a game rushing and ranked second in the state in that category last year.


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Around Sports

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After spending all but three games of her freshman year injured, sophomore Jasmine Davis will be leaving the IU basketball program.


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Famed Yankee owner dies at 80

A person close to George Steinbrenner tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees' owner died Tuesday morning.


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Spain takes home their first World Cup

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But it was in the 116th minute, that Spain’s Andres Iniesta slammed home a bouncing ball into the far corner and gave Spain their first ever World Cup Championship with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands. 


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'Hardcore Fans' meet Stuart Gray

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As Stuart Gray watched Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer venture around College Mall and engage passers-by with handshakes, handstands and photos, the former Pacers center couldn’t help but chuckle at the feline who has been Indiana’s official mascot since 1991.



bball

July free period for recruits begins

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Indianapolis was the place to be for both coaches and recruits as the July free period kicked off with the annual adidas Invitational. The tournament, which took place in gyms located all around Indianapolis and its suburbs, drew in several big-name coaches, such as Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, UNC’s Roy Williams, Kansas’ Bill Self, Butler’s Brad Stevens and IU’s Tom Crean. The coaches watched several of the top-ranked players for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 recruiting classes, as well as several who have offers or interest from the Hoosiers.


IU Men's soccer vs. Notre Dame

Former Hoosier eyes roster spot for 2014 World Cup

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With the American sports conscience fixated on South Africa and the 2010 World Cup for the last month, much talk has focused on how the U.S. team can improve upon its quarterfinal finish when the event moves to Brazil in 2014. And former IU standout and current member of the New England Revolution Kevin Alston hopes he’ll occupy a roster spot on the American team should it qualify for the 2014 World Cup.


NCAA MENS CHAMPIONSHIP

IU named as No. 1 soccer school in the country

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As Todd Yeagley prepares for the upcoming men’s soccer season, his first as IU’s coach, he does so under an intense spotlight, heightened expectations and a staunch sense of pride when he puts on the cream and crimson.


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U.S. Soccer Federation eyes World Cup bid for 2018 or 2022

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On May 14, the plan for another U.S. World Cup went into motion as the U.S. Soccer Federation officially made its bid to FIFA to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. Supporters hope that another World Cup will spark more U.S. soccer momentum, like the 1994 one inspired the creation of U.S. professional league Major League Soccer. U.S. Bid Commitee member, actor Morgan Freeman, agrees.




Colt's Make it Personal Tour Stops in Bedford, IN

Colts tour comes to Bedford

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The Indianapolis Colts sponsored a day-long fan festival in Bedford on Wednesday as part of their Make it Personal Tour.  The tour will visit 18 different cities across both Indiana and Illinois during the months of June and July.


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Hoosiers make mark at USA Track and Field Championships

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Redemption only creates its opportunities after disappointment. Fortunately for Sarah Pease, she was able to seize one of those chances with her fourth-place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase Sunday at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.


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Camps put fun back into summer sports

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While recruiting has been revolutionized in the past 15 years with the evolution of blogs and 24-hour news outlets, there are some recruiting traditions that remain the same: summer camps.


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Magic ends as US falters against Ghana

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At first, it looked like the U.S. could come back once more and end the game before it went into an extra 30 minutes of play. However, another Ghanian goal in the first few minutes of extra time was just too much, and the tired American side could not muster up another epic comeback — something that had become its game plan during the World Cup.