Celtics Take 2-1 Playoff Lead Over Bulls
Paul Pierce scored 24 points and Rajon Rondo added 20 as the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 107 to 86 to grab a 2-1 series edge. Boston led by 11 after one quarter and 22 at halftime, while Kevin Garnett sat out in a suit.
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Falcons Acquire Tony Gonzalez From Chiefs for 2010 Draft Pick
The Atlanta Falcons obtain tight end Tony Gonzalez from the Kansas City Chiefs sending a second round pick in 2010. Gonzalez, a 10 time Pro Bowler, had 96 receptions for 1058 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2008 and holds NFL tight end records for receptions and yards. Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt lauded him as one of the finest players in Chiefs history.
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Top prospect Henry picks Kansas over Kentucky
Oklahoma City high school star Xavier Henry announced Thursday he would not follow John Calipari to Kentucky after Calipari left Memphis and committed instead to Kansas. Henry cited family tradition with Jayhawks as his reason.
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Iowa's Shonn Greene Crowned Nation's Top Running Back
Iowa City report notes Shonn Greene earned the Doak Walker Award and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year after a 1850 yard 20 TD college season. He was a consensus All-American and school single season rushing leader, while NFL draft views cite size and pass-catching limits.
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Drake Relays champions claim titles for Tutson Gehrke
Iowa City rivals Jessica Gehrke and Maj esty Tutson won discus and long jump events on day one with Gehrke taking the long jump 18 feet 11 inches and Tutson claiming discus at 138 feet 9 inches. Marion's Drew Clark defended his shot put crown with 61 feet 1 inch as Drake marks its 100th anniversary. Clark also posted a 63 7 at Cedar Rapids Prairie, ranking sixth all time in Iowa.
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Sander sons departure heightens Penn State streaking rise
Iowa State loses Cael Sanderson to Penn State as Tom Brands notes immediate impact on recruiting. Penn State, once a sleeping giant, now challenges Iowa and Ohio for top prep talent, with eight Big Ten dual losses last season vs strong regional pull. Brands stresses edge and ambition to keep Iowa strong while Penn State grows in Happy Valley.
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