River Raiders Sign Oliver Miller for 2004 USBL Debut
Cedar Rapids based River Raiders acquire 6-foot-9 325-pound center Oliver Miller from Dodge City Legend for future considerations. Miller, an Arkansas alumnus and eight year NBA veteran, was last cut by the Indiana Pacers before this season and has played for the Gary Steelheads and Dakota Wizards in the CBA. The team plans to begin play in 2004.
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Tennessee Lady Vols Reach 14th Final Four in Regional Final
Tennessee, top seed, beat Villanova 73-49 in the Mideast Regional final to advance to the national semifinals in Atlanta. Gwen Jackson scored 20 and Kara Lawson 15, with Shyra Ely adding 14 points and nine rebounds as the Vols improved to 32-4 and extended their home NCAA tournament record to 44-0. They will face Duke next after Duke defeated Texas Tech 57-51.
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Wisconsin hires Lisa Stone as new women's coach
Lisa Stone was named Wisconsin women's basketball coach replacing Jane Albright who resigned February 25. Stone comes from Drake after a 64-27 record over three seasons and signed a five year contract with a base salary of 250000 dollars annually.
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New NCAA Division I wrestling program signs with Utah Valley
Cody Sanderson becomes the first coach of Utah Valley State College's new NCAA Division I wrestling program. With no facility or roster yet, he views the venture as a beacon for the sport amid long term budget and Title IX pressures reducing college wrestling nationally. Former coach Dan Gable calls it a major victory for the sport.
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Sanderson Support Grows Despite Tight Budget
In a Day of gender equity, Sanderson notes strong backing but limited funds as Division III cuts 51 teams from 150 to 99. Coach Gable says it is a bonus, not a start, for new men's wrestling coverage.
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Patterson Drives In as Cubs Rally to 15 2 Opening Win
Corey Patterson homered twice and drove in seven runs as the Cubs routed the Mets 15 2 at Shea. Kerry Wood earned the win in five innings, Sammy Sosa contributed three walks and three runs, and Dusty Baker began his Cubs tenure.
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Dvorsky Becomes Cedar Rapids First Local Pro Since 1975
Cedar Rapids Kernels catcher Alex Dvorsky, a Marion and University of Iowa alum, signs with the Anaheim Angels after being drafted in the 26th round. He spends rookie ball in Provo and moves toward low Class A with his hometown team. Dvorsky is the first local to play for a Cedar Rapids pro club since 1975.
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Miller’s path to Final Four coaching success
Kansas assistant coach Ben Miller, a Iowa native and Luther College alumnus, praises Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich as the country’s top players as Kansas advances to a second straight Final Four. Miller’s career spans Cedar Falls, Luther, UNI, and Kansas, reflecting a steady rise in college basketball.
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