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Damage Control: Purdue Researchers Tackle Football Head Injuries

Two researchers found that even small hits might cause permanent brain damage—and they’re pioneering new technology to protect the next generation.

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Protected Development: A Century of Football-Helmet Innovation

After a doctor says he risks “instant insanity” if he takes another kick to the head, Navy player Joseph “Bull” Reeves dons a leather cap (crafted by a cobbler) that is believed to be football’s first headgear.

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Editor's Note: October 2013

I don’t want to give up football—and I’m guessing the players don’t want to, either. But they need to be protected. That’s something that we, the fans, can get behind.

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Front & Center: Pagano's Horse Power

As for Chuckstrong’s future, the Colts are following Pagano’s lead—and his priority is to restore normalcy. “We need to get back to Coltstrong,” Pagano says. “That’s where the focus should be.”

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Hoosier Tennis Pro Scores Some U.S. Open Love

Rajeev Ram, who has played professional tennis for nine years, went on his best roll ever at the sport’s major event in New York City.

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Hoosiers Schneider and Ram to Face Off in U.S. Open Doubles

Ronnie Schneider, a UNC recruit from Bloomington, and his partner Paul Oosterbaan of Kalamazoo, Mich., will face off against Carmel’s Rajeev Ram and his pal Brian Baker. All four are American.

From left: Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin, Wilt, Ozdemir, Mayor Ballard, and Murray Clark of Indiana Soccer (Photo courtesy Indy Eleven/Krugervisuals.com)
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Kickstarter Q&A: Peter Wilt, Indy Eleven President

The inside story on forming the team and how the city landed the chance to host a marquee international event on August 1—plus, why pro soccer may actually succeed here this time.

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Missed Goals: Indiana Soccer Teams That Folded

Indiana Blast (1997–2004): They had the best record in the D3 Pro League in 1998, and Jamar Beasley, once of the MLS Chicago Fire, played in 21 games in 2003. But a revolving door of head coaches hampered the Indy club’s success.

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Ferrell, Sheehey Star in Record-Setting U.S. Win

Two IU players put up big numbers, as sophomore Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell and senior Will Sheehey scored 15 points apiece in the win.

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July 2013

For those who dream of taking the plunge, a guide to buying your Indiana lake home. Plus, a primer on renting, for those just testing the waters—featuring Wawasee, Monroe, Michigan, Tippecanoe, Patoka, and more.

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IU Stars Oladipo, Zeller Go Early in NBA Draft

Victor Oladipo became only the sixth player in IU history to be selected with one of the first two picks in the draft.

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Colts-Broncos Among Most Expensive NFL Games

Excitement for the Andrew Luck–Peyton Manning showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium in October is already reflected in the market. Here’s what you’ll pay to see it live.

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Next Stop, Stardom: Famous Hoosiers Turned New Yorkers

Who’s who among Indianans on the fast track in NYC, from breakout designers to NBA bigwigs.

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IU Advances to College Baseball's World Series

Plenty of homegrown talent has headlined for the Hoosiers this season, featuring nine players from this state, including four starters.

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Tweets of the Week: Indiana Pacers Edition

Here’s a look at the closing scenes and sayings from this great Pacers season, from a year in which we all learned to love them again. Indiana fans won’t soon forget the personalities of these athletes—and the same holds true for Roy Hibbert’s block of the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony.

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