Inter Milan falls to AC Milan in halted quarterfinal
German referee Markus Merk issues a yellow card to Esteban Cambiasso as Inter protest a disallowed goal in the Champions League quarterfinal at the San Siro. AC Milan advances to the semifinals after Inter fans launch fireworks onto the pitch halting play.
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Cedar Rapids Ball Hogs appoint Bill Klucas head coach
Veteran coach Bill Klucas was unveiled as head coach and vice president of operations for the Cedar Rapids Ball Hogs in the new All American Professional Basketball League. He has 16 CBA seasons, a 2000 title, and 270 career wins. The AAPBL will field 10 teams and a 62 game schedule starting in November.
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New faces for Iowa ISU Nickel brings talent and humor to Cyclones
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz weighs depth options after four starters depart with Kenny Sweeve ma and Matt Kroul emerging as spring standouts. Bryan Mattison eyes return after foot injury. August looms for final depth chart as staff evaluates tackles and ends. Walter Nickel lightens mood in Ames as Cyclones adjust roster.
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Axtell nets OT winner as RoughRiders clinch series
Cedar Rapids ride rough to a 5-4 overtime win over Indiana Ice in Game three. Axtell scored twice including 4:16 into OT to seal the United States Hockey League Clark Cup first round series. Riders sweep 3-0 and advance to East Division finals against Waterloo or Chicago. Steffes adds key tally to force OT after trailing.
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Celtics inch closer to Atlantic crown
Boston guard Paul Pierce scored 27 points including the go ahead basket in the final minute as the Celtics beat the 76ers 105-98 to move within two games of clinching the Atlantic Division. Allen Iverson led Philadelphia with 28 points, Kyle Korver added 17, and Boston reclaimed control with five games left in the season.
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Ex Cyclone Homan Tops USBL Draft Picks
Former Iowa State center Jared Homan was selected first overall by the Nebraska Cranes in the USBL draft. He stands 6 foot 10 and averaged 13.6 points 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game this season helping the Cyclones reach the NCAA tournament.
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Woody aims for 10th Drake Relays title in 400 hurdles
Des Moines April 30 Woody seeks his 10th Drake Relays crown and sixth in the men s invitational 400 meter intermediate hurdles. The 31 year old former Iowa City High and Northern Iowa standout previously won a World Championship silver in Paris 2003 and was ranked No 8 in the U S in 2004 with a 48 62 season best in Tucson.
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Padres Cubs doubleheader on WGN and CSN
San Diego Padres visit Chicago Cubs for Game 1 at noon on WGN and Game 2 at 3 p.m. on CSN. The listings note TV coverage and compile with staff reports from the Gazette.
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