Asia leads in final majors as Shin wins Women's Open
Ji-Yai Shin, a 20 year old South Korean, captured the last major of the year at Sunningdale by three strokes with a 66 final round to finish 18 under. The event produced an Asian sweep of the top five as Sorenstam bowed out with a birdie at the 18th while Asia dominates recent majors.
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Cedar Rapids WR Keenan Davis commits to Iowa Hawkeyes
Cedar Rapids Washington standout Keenan Davis, a 6 foot 3, 190 pound sophomore who earned first team all MVC with 36 receptions and eight TDs, chose Iowa over Illinois Arizona State Oklahoma and Colorado. He cited family support and proximity as key factors in the decision, after a year of unofficial Iowa visits and interest from several programs.
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Spread offenses reshape Big Ten identity in Chicago talks
At the Big Ten meetings in Chicago coaches and media debated the spread as eight of eleven teams use variants. Penn State and Iowa each weigh adoption with Terrelle Pryor at Ohio State and Daryll Clark at Penn State among potential spread leaders. Wisconsin and Michigan State stay traditional while Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Northwestern explore flexible concepts.
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James wins Cedar Rapids City Amateur in dramatic finale
Chris James, 22 and a St. Ambrose graduate, shot even par 72 at Ellis Golf Course to win the Cedar Rapids City Amateur with a three day total of 204. Matt Sargent 206, birdied eagle heavy final round, as James built a four shot lead after a hole in one on Saturday. Sargent 19, UNI golfer, finished runner up. Mike Sawyer 70, third, six back. Koepke 76.
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Gazette
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Favre Returns to Packers After Reinstatement
Green Bay welcomes Brett Favre back as the NFL reinstates him to the Packers active roster at noon. Commissioner Goodell follows through on a promise to act, while the team signals Aaron Rodgers remains the starter and discusses long term plans and a possible trade.
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