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Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne in the game on Dec. 29, 2013, in Indianapolis. Mathis is out for the season after tearing an Achilles tendon. MCT PHOTO

FOOTBALL: Robert Mathis out for season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that Colts linebackerRobert Mathis is expected to miss the entire season after tearing an Achilles tendon during a private workout last week in Atlanta.The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because the team had not confirmed Mathis' injury.Mathis began a four-game suspension on Aug.



Beaver Stadium, home of the Penn State Football team, lights up during a game before their NCAA sanctioned suspension. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WIKIPEDIA

ATHLETICS: NCAA lifts sanctions against Penn State

The NCAA has lifted the on-the-field sanctions placed on the Penn State football team for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including immediately eliminating the postseason ban and restoring scholarships.Penn State was halfway through a four-year postseason ban handed down during the summer of 2012.


Baltimore Ravens running Ray Rice (27) gets hit by the Dallas Cowboy's J.J Wilcox on a second-quarter carry in preseason action on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ravens won, 37-30. (Steve Nurenberg/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

Students react to Ray Rice suspension

BALTIMORE (AP) ? Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released that appears to show the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.The grainy video, released by TMZ Sports, apparently shows Rice and Janay Palmer in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino.


The Rinker Center for International Programs in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center is an on-campus international resource for students. Despite recent events happening all over the world, little to no changes have been made to their programs. DN PHOTO JORDAN HUFFER

No changes made to study abroad despite conflict

In light of the two recent murders of American journalists and the Islamic State conflict in the Middle East, Ball State’s study abroad programs have not made any changes, but are monitoring situations overseas.



A sign hangs in the window of the former site of Grandma Betty

Clothing boutique to open in Village this month

Juniper Boutique will join the Village family as its newest member this September.Started 12 years ago by husband and wife Tamar and Peter Lask, Juniper Boutique began in Oxford, Ohio as an independently owned specialty apparel shop that caters specifically to college and high school-aged customers.“There was only one other boutique of the type in Oxford at the time and it was not liked,” Peter said.




BORN IN A BALL JAR: DIY bracelets

Bracelets are an effortless and classy way to jazz up any outfit. This tutorial will show you how to take simple bangle bracelets purchased from Wal-Mart and turn them into one-of-a-kind jewelry to match any outfit.


Ball State cornerback Quintin Cooper gets tackled by Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott and defensive back John Lowdermilk on Sept. 6 in Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Ball State, 17-13. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

FOOTBALL: Passing game falls short in loss to Iowa

On the ground or through the air, the offense for the Ball State football team struggled against Iowa.Leading 13-10 with less than three minutes to go, Ball State running back Jahwan Edwards took two handoffs, the first to the right and the second to the left, going for a combined negative one yard.On third down, quarterback Ozzie Mann’s pass flew far to receiver Jordan Williams’s right, who was creating separation and had room for a first down if the pass was on target.The drive stalled, and Iowa would go on to score the game winning touchdown.


DN PHOTO DAVID POLASKI

FOOTBALL: Ball State loses in dramatic fashion at Iowa

The Ball State football team was less than three minutes away from another win against a school in a power conference during the Pete Lembo era.Less than three minutes away from being 3-0 against the Big Ten over the last four seasons.Less than three minutes away from a potential momentum-churning win to start the 2014 season.Ball State fell 17-13 to Iowa Saturday afternoon, at Kinnick Stadium.


Freshman Carley Shannon rests after running during practice on Aug. 26 at Briner Sports Complex. Transitioning from high school to college has helped her learn a lot about field hockey. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

FIELD HOCKEY: Cardinals start season with 3 straight wins

For the first time in seven years, the Ball State field hockey team has won three straight matches after defeating Colgate 2-1 on Saturday.Coach Beth Maddox, whose team moved to 3-0 on the year, said the contest was in no way pretty, but it was hard fought and the team was happy to come out with a win.