Iowa names twelve to football Leadership Group
The University of Iowa announces twelve players across five seniors three juniors two sophomores and two redshirted freshmen as the football Leadership Group. Seniors include Brian Ferentz Chad Greenway Abdul Hodge Ed Hinkel Jovon Johnson with juniors Mike Elgin Jason Manson Drew Tate and sophomores Bryan Mattison Mike Klinkenberg plus freshmen Seth Olson and Matt Kroul. An incoming freshman will be named in the fall.
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Iowa City
Matt Kroul
Mount Vernon
University of Iowa
Brian Ferentz
Chad Greenway
Abdul Hodge
Ed Hinkel
Jovon Johnson
Mike Elgin
Jason Manson
Drew Tate
Illini's Williams to enter NBA draft
Illinois guard Deron Williams will skip his senior season and enter the NBA draft after signing with an agent. The 6-foot-3 junior was a first-team all-Big Ten pick for the second straight year and cited a lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
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Deron Williams
Illinois
Williams
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NBA
Disorderly conduct sought in Fenway Yankees melee
Boston police seek misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges against two fans after a scuffle with Gary Sheffield during the eighth inning of a Yankees at Red Sox game at Fenway Park. A clerk magistrate will decide on the charges.
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Boston
New York Yankees
Gary Sheffield
Fenway Park
John Boyle
Gazette
Lamparek brothers make Prairie Relays shot put history
Prairie High School sophomore Ryan Lamparek broke the Prairie Relays meet and Prairie school shot put marks with a 56 feet 8.5 inch throw. His father Gary held the school record, set 23 years earlier, and his mother Darla previously placed sixth at state. The Lampareks, including younger brother Michael, have ties to the University of Northern Iowa and a family legacy in throwing.
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Prairie High School
Gary Lamparek
Ryan
Darla
Johnston High School
Gary
Lampareks
University of Northern Iowa
Michael
Lamparek
Iowa City West
Omaha
Miami
Steffes Sparks Riders With Two Playoff Goals
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders forward Gary Steffes scored twice in the first three Clark Cup playoff games after netting his first USHL regular season goal. Coach Mark Carlson praised Steffes as Cedar Rapids hosts Chicago in the East Division finals, with Axtell and Grabarek also contributing in a tight series opener.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Gary Steffes
Justin Abdelkader
Steffes
Green Bay
Cedar Rapids
Nt Gazette
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Indiana Ice
Riders
RoughRiders
Mark Carlson
Chicago Steel
Phil Axtell
Jon Grabarek
Michigan
Ball Hogs coach and VP resign amid early troubles
Cedar Rapids Ball Hogs founder Bill Klucas resigns as coach and president after one week. Mike Koolbeck also left as VP of sales and marketing amid a shaky start for the fledgling All-American Professional Basketball League. Executives say the team and league remain viable and expect adjustments as Cedar Rapids navigates early setbacks.
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C.R
Gazelle
Cedar Rapids
Brad Pick
Continental Basketball Association
Pick
Ball Hogs
AAPBL
Worth Christie
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