Sports

Men's gymnastics holds rally in Diag to drum up support: Gymnasts promote team with half-hour athletic display

The Diag - a place for preachers, studying, people-watching and relaxation. But yesterday, the Diag was converted into a gym for the Michigan men's gymnastics team. Yesterday at 2:30 p.m., in the middle of the Diag, the Wolverines performed pommel horse routines, handstands and other mat exercises in an attempt to heighten awareness of the sport.

Randle El gives Michigan defense a familiar, but still unsolved, mystery

Was the Big Ten supposed to be a cure for insomnia? Michigan coach Lloyd Carr's past two games have teetered on the edge, where one mistake paves the way for a game and heart-breaking big play. Not exactly nappy time.

Golfers use break to catch up in school

After its season-best fifth-place finish in the Xavier Invitational, the Michigan men's golf team finally gets to enjoy a well-deserved two weeks away from tournament play. During the hectic start to their fall season, the young Wolverines had the opportunity to grow and learn more about themselves.

Field hockey uses second half magic to jump into the upper echelon of Big Ten

Wanna see a barn-burner? Just follow the Michigan field hockey team. Everywhere it goes, action seems to follow. With a 5-1 conference record, the Wolverines own the nation's No. 11 ranking and are on top of the Big Ten, fighting to defend last season's conference championship.

State uses week off to get healthy

EAST LANSING (AP) - Like any injured person, Michigan State is healing with a week of rest and recuperation before rejoining the Big Ten football schedule. The Spartans will be a healthier team when they take on Minnesota on Saturday. A week off is what the doctor ordered following their Oct. 10 victory over Indiana, Michigan State coach Nick Saban said yesterday.

Women harriers boast depth

The results for Sunday's Michigan Interregional were far from typical for the Michigan women's cross country team. Katie McGregor finished in fifth place. Fifth. That is four spots worse than any of her previous finishes this season. The Wolverines' top runner had been nothing short of perfect this season, but after this crucial meet, she proclaimed that she "didn't have it.

10-20-98

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