Ninth inning rally lifts Peoria past Cedar Rapids
Josh Harrison belted a one-out triple in the bottom of the ninth to tie and then score the winning run as the Peoria Chiefs rallied past the Cedar Rapids Kernels 8-7. Cedar Rapids scored three in the ninth on a two-run double by Hector Estrella before Harrison's decisive hit. Jeremy Thome absorbed the loss for Cedar Rapids. The two teams meet again at 6:30 p.m. today for game three.
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Rangers seek discipline for Capitals security lapse
The New York Rangers urge the NHL to discipline the Washington Capitals for security failures that allowed a confrontation after a Friday 4-0 loss. The Capitals were accused of gross negligence as spectators insulted personnel without intervention. Washington then won Sunday 5-3 without coach Tortorella on the bench.
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Former Cyclone Hobbs part of draft day deal
Ellis Hobbs a former Iowa State cornerback traded from the New England Patriots to the Philadelphia Eagles for two fifth round picks. He will reunite with Assante Samuel in the Eagles secondary after starting for the Patriots last season.
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Jet fetches Shonn Greene in third round pick
Former Iowa running back Shonn Greene rose from an unwanted draft run to being selected by the New York Jets with the 65th overall pick in the third round. Jets coach Rex Ryan called Greene a rare talent and noted he was the best player on the Jets board as they traded up with the Lions to secure him.
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Former Iowa players sign NFL free-agent deals after draft
Cedar Rapids native Rob Bruggeman signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mount Vernon’s Matt Kroul agrees with the New York Jets. Ankeny’s Andy Brodell signs with the Green Bay Packers. Mitch King reportedly signs with the Tennessee Titans, though not confirmed. Bruggeman stands as a former Iowa center entering pro ranks.
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Fukudome powers Cubs to 10-3 win on 32nd birthday
Kosuke Fukudome belted a three run homer and drove in five as the Cubs snapped a four game skid with a 10-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 3 for 4 to raise his average to .371 while Rich Harden struck out nine over six innings.
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Keselowski Wins Wild Talladega Sprint Cup Race
Brad Keselowski survives a dramatic final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to win his first Sprint Cup race. Carl Edwards’ airborne car hit the fence injuring eight fans. Edwards blamed restrictor-plate racing for the dangers. Edwards finished second after the crash. Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr. trailed.
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