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Compliance focal point of Crean's contract

Louisville Courier-JournalThe contract of Indiana University men's basketball coach Tom Crean has stricter language on rule compliance, disciplinary action and personal behavior than that of his predecessor, Kelvin Sampson.
Indiana Hoosiers4 hours ago

Boilers host 2 games as top seed for NIT Tip-Off

Indianapolis StarPurdue is the No. 1 seed in the NIT Season Tip-Off and will begin the 16-team event with two home games.
Purdue Boilermakers7 hours ago

Is Manning's streak safe?

Indianapolis StarQB won't guarantee he can play in opener after 160 starts in row.
Indianapolis Colts5 hours ago

Look who's talking: Harrison

Indianapolis StarMarvin Harrison, the Indianapolis Colts' reticent receiver, broke his silence Tuesday afternoon, but offered little personal insight into his return from knee problems or any other Marvin-related matters.
Indianapolis Colts5 hours ago

Colts: Coming up

Indianapolis StarCOMING UP
Indianapolis Colts5 hours ago

Defensive leaders return

Indianapolis StarIt was at the end of the Indianapolis Colts' Tuesday morning practice at Lucas Oil Stadium when coach Tony Dungy got the impression prized defensive end Dwight Freeney was truly back.
Indianapolis Colts5 hours ago

Irsay: ‘It’ll be close for Peyton' to start Colts' season opener

Indianapolis StarQB recovering from knee surgery attends 1st practice at new stadium.
Indianapolis Colts20 hours ago

IU's Lewis has tamed his inner party animal

Louisville Courier-JournalKellen Lewis' life was in disarray when he was suspended from the Indiana University football team in March. He was living a fast life, skipping classes and blowing off team meetings. Lewis said he bent or broke every rule he confronted.
Indiana Hoosiers1 day ago

Colts camp: Today's practice

Indianapolis StarCheck out daily news updates and Phillip B. Wilson's "Bounce it off Phil B.'' insider blog. You can also find the Colts' preseason and regular-season schedules, the full team roster with contract information, and photo galleries from the past two seasons.
Indianapolis Colts1 day ago

Work continues on Colts complex

Indianapolis StarThe Indianapolis Colts' West 56th Street complex, newly renamed the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, remains a construction zone, but it might take more than continued expansion for the team to consider moving its training camp to Indy.
Indianapolis Colts1 day ago

Colts Sanders, Freeney ready to practice

Indianapolis StarThe Indianapolis Colts should regain some of their stars this week. No, not Peyton Manning. While the quarterback is at least a week away from joining workouts, a defense that has struggled against the run should benefit from the return of safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney.
Indianapolis Colts1 day ago

Sanders, Freeney may rejoin Colts soon

Indianapolis StarThe Indianapolis Colts could soon have safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney back on the field. Sanders told reporters on Monday that he felt good and was ready to start practicing on Tuesday. Coach Tony Dungy says he expects both Sanders and Freeney to return to action by Wednesday at the latest.
Indianapolis Colts1 day ago

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In this Dec. 21, 2007 file photo, Marquette basketball coach Tom... (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP Photo/Morry Gash

In this Dec. 21, 2007 file photo, Marquette basketball coach Tom Crean watches his team during a basketball game against Coppin State in Milwaukee. Crean, hired by Indiana in April, has signed a 10-year contract worth at least $23.6 million, the school announced Tuesday, Aug., 19, 2008.»Yahoo! Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, talks with... (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, talks with quarterbacks coach Ron Meeks as the football team practiced for the first time in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. This was the first appearance of Manning with the team since have surgery on his left knee on July 14.»Yahoo! Sports

Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, center, points out fea... (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, center, points out features of the teams' new stadium to quarterbacks Peyton Manning, left, and Jim Sorgi as the football team practice for the first time in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. This was the first appearance of Manning with the team since having surgery on his left knee on July 14.»Yahoo! Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peryton Manning, center, talks wi... (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peryton Manning, center, talks with team president Bill Polian, right, and owner Jimmy Irsay as the football team practiced for the first time in the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. This was the first appearance of Manning with the team since have surgery on his left knee on July 14.»Yahoo! Sports