State schools navigate portal as NIL era reshapes wrestling
The Gazette outlines how transfers and NIL rules alter college wrestling. Iowa, coming off a fourth place, adds Penn State and Northern Iowa standouts plus a former Oklahoma starter to bolster 125 and 141 after departures. Arkansas-Little Rock adds Nash Bailey and Jordan Williams as early movers in a busy offseason.
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Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Hawkeyes
Parco
Teemer
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University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Nash Bailey
Jordan Williams
Masters Friday brings crowded chase at Augusta National
Justin Rose clung to the lead at 8 under after a 71 while Bryson DeChambeau shot 68 to join the chase in Friday’s Masters action at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy surged to contention aiming for the career Grand Slam as Scottie Scheffler, defending champ, stumbled late to stay three back amid a stacked leaderboard. Rose’s 36-hole lead marked by early tee times and firm winds set the stage for a weekend of high stakes golf with multiple world-class players within striking distance.
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Justin Rose
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Rory McIlroy
Scottie Scheffler
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Golfer Leaderboard Shows Rose Leads at 8 Under
Leaderboard reports J Rose at 8 under with rounds of 65 and 71 for a total of 136, followed by DeChambeau 137 and Mellroy 138. Connors sits tied with Mellroy at 6 under, while Z Johnson is two back after posting 72 and 74 to finish at 146.
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Healthy Riggs drives undefeated Liberty in early soccer season
Roman Riggs, back from an ACL tear last fall, leads Liberty to a 3-0 win over Iowa City West at Ed Barker Field. The sophomore-turned-junior has five goals this season, with coach Matt Harding praising his confidence and command on the field after missing all of 2023.
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West High School
Iowa City
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