KU fires athletic director Al Bohl amid Williams rift
Kansas announces the dismissal of athletic director Al Bohl in 2001 amid clashes with men’s basketball coach Roy Williams who claimed the coach orchestrated the move. Bohl accused Williams of using power to crush him. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders set playoff path in USHL semis against Lincoln Stars with dates and ticket info provided.
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Kirkwood Star Megan Ripperton Earns NJCAA All American Honors
Cedar Rapids Megan Ripperton a sophomore from Lone Tree earned first team NJCAA Division II all American honors. She helped the Eagles to a 31-6 record and a fourth place national finish while averaging 11.6 points 5.3 assists per game and leading the team in 3 pointers 92 3 point percentage 39.5 and free throw percentage 81.
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Television Highlights and Sports Listings
Montreal Expos at Chicago Cubs at 1 p.m. on FSC. The Masters at 3 p.m. on USA. Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics at 6 30 p.m. on TNT. Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers at 9 p.m. More TV listings. Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Woods poised for historic third Masters title bid
Tiger Woods seeks a third consecutive Masters crown at Augusta National as Nick Faldo and others note the rarity of back to back majors. The field faces a sponsorless, TV-free broadcast era while Woods strives to extend a year of dominance with knee and illness hurdles behind him.
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Iowa gymnasts cling to program amid program cuts
Cameron Schick, a senior from Houston, remains dedicated to gymnastics as Iowa prepares for the NCAA Qualifier in Philadelphia. Michigan State ended its program after 2001, leaving 12 Big Ten schools to compete for three NCAA spots. Coach Tom Dunn cites economic factors and strong support as key to Iowa’s future.
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Perry aims for fast fall at Dream Team Classic
Stillwater native Mark Perry, wrestling for Blair Academy, plans a quick win in the 160 pound division at the 7th annual Wrestling USA Cliff Keen Dream Team Classic in Cedar Rapids Prairie. Perry, named Outstanding Wrestler at the Senior Nationals, faces Omar Maktabi of Iowa City West.
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Freshman trio could start in ISU backfield this season
Iowa State coach Dan McCarney may start three red shirt freshmen in the backfield if they are the best at their positions. Austin Flynn, Cris Love, and Waye Terry compete for quarterback with Terry sidelined by a broken right thumb in spring practice.
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