Reds aim for strong start as Luebbers headlines opener
Cedar Rapids pitcher Larry Luebbers returns to the Memorial Stadium mound as the Reds open the Midwest League season against the Peoria Chiefs at 7. Twelve veterans from last year’s 66 74 club fill the roster alongside Kevin Riggs Ty Griffin and Jon Fuller. The team seeks immediate growth after a season of learning and higher expectations.
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Early Season Injury Plague Hits Major Leagues
Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens join a flurry of DL entries as the first days of the season claim stars. Galarraga Bell Sabo Dykstra Oquendo Ryan Clemens among those sidelined with injuries. Mack suffers concussion after a line drive.
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Coaching on the Mat Johnson Returns to Illinois as Head Coach
Johnson, a former Iowa assistant, will be Illinois wrestling head coach today after resigning from Oregon State where he led the Beavers to a 16th place at the NCAA Champs. He cited returning to his home state as a dream situation and replaces Ron Clinton who resigned after nine years with a 38 82 record.
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Douglas Asks for ISU Wrestling Coach Post
Arizona State coach Bobby Douglas confirms he will interview for the Iowa State wrestling job this weekend. He is named as one of four finalists, with ISU assistants Les Anderson and Joe Gibbons and former Cyclone Carl Adams also in contention. Douglas has led ASU for 18 seasons and coached the United States freestyle team for the coming Olympics. Adams says he will interview Friday. ISU aims to announce a hire next week.
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Golf's new breed in Augusta spotlight
In Augusta the Masters opens with a mix of past champions and a new generation. Fred Couples Jose Maria Olazabal Davis Love III and John Daly highlight an elite field as Daly embraces gallery chaos and targets a top 20 finish while Couples tops world rankings seeking his first major. Today's action airs on USA Network at 3 p.m.
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Gastineau KO ends Bennett boxer's career in Reno bout
Iowa City AP Gastineau delivered a first round punch that fractured Lon Liebergen’s skull ending his boxing career. Liebergen, 31, underwent surgery and received a titanium plate and screws. He plans to return to work while Nevada officials tighten credential checks after the matchup.
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