Tippett Returns to Iowa to Complete Degree
Andre Tippett, five time Pro Bowler, re enrolled at the University of Iowa in January to finish his undergraduate degree in communications. He aims to graduate May 5 and plans to pursue a graduate degree and a television career, saying he wants to prepare now with guidance from Ahmad Rashad.
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New England Patriots
Andre Tippett
Tippett
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Iowa
Ahmad Rashad
New England
Stanford tops Auburn to win NCAA women's title
Stanford wins its first NCAA championship 88 81 over Auburn. Katy Steding and Jennifer Azzi combined for six and four three pointers respectively highlighting a record three point effort. Sonja Henning adds a trey as Stanford overcomes full court pressure to secure the crown.
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Auburn
C.C. Hayden
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Tenn
Lady Tigers
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Azzi
Sonja Henning
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Jennifer
Steding
Sonja
Drake hires Iowa aide Washington as Drake coach
Rudy Washington, 38, was named Drake head basketball coach after previously missing an interview for the job two years earlier. He vows to heal a program damaged by player protests and a midseason resignation by former coach Tom Abatemarco. Washington inherits a 13-18 team and plans to rebuild primarily with freshmen.
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Drake
Iowa
Washington
Tom Abatemarco
Abatemarco
Michael Ferrari
Ferrari
Curtis Blake
Bulldogs
Eddie Fields
Duke and UNLV face high scoring title showdown
Duke and UNLV prepare for the NCAA final with expectations of a high scoring game and tough defense. Both teams employ aggressive ball pressure and deny passes, as coaches note similar defensive philosophies despite different styles. The telecast airs at 8:14 p.m. Iowa time on KGAN Channel 2.
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Kgan TV
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UCLA
Jerry Tarkanian
Tarkanian
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Mike Krzyzewski
Nicklaus Claims Senior Tour Debut Victory at Tradition
Jack Nicklaus, in his Senior PGA Tour debut, shot 68 to win the Tradition at Desert Mountain by four strokes. The victory follows his goal to win on both tours and positions him as a Masters contender.
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Ariz
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Gary
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
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CBS drops Brent Musburger as contract ends
CBS Sports fires Brent Musburger on April Fools Day amid contract negotiations. Pilson says workload was too much and Musburger plans an extended vacation while remaining open to future work. Tubbs notes Musburger knew weeks of negotiations were rocky.
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