Vikings trade Booth Jr for Wright in cornerback swap
In Oxnard California the Minnesota Vikings exchange Andrew Booth Jr. for Nahshon Wright in a cautious cornerback swap as both teams reassess depth ahead of camp. Booth, a 2022 Clemson product, showed limited impact across two seasons while Wright joins a growing defensive backfield effort. PRO BASEBALL
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Twins lose pitcher to shoulder injury
The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the 15 day injured list with a Grade 2 strain of the teres major in his throwing shoulder. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he would be sidelined for weeks to months but not yet ruled out for the season. Ryan is 7-7 with a 3.60 ERA and 147 strikeouts in 135 innings over 23 starts.
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MLB to host game at Bristol Motor Speedway
Major League Baseball will stage the Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025, featuring the Atlanta Braves against the Cincinnati Reds in a Reds home game. Hall of Famer Chipper Jones and NASCAR figures attended the onfield event, with replicas of race machines bearing team logos and ceremonial pitches by notable figures.
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Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee earns Olympic silver in 57 kg final
Spencer Lee, Iowa alum and three time NCAA champion, lost to Japan's Rei Higuchi 4-2 in Paris for the 57 kg Olympic gold. Lee said the silver felt hollow, noting he would have approached the match differently and even gave the medal to his sister after the ceremony.
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Iowa football eyes turnaround under new offensive coordinator
Iowa's Tim Lester notes the 2023 offense ranked near the bottom nationally in yards per game and points per game with 130th and 129th placements. He aims to halve those numbers and improve to roughly the 60s in key stats, saying he will not revisit the figures until year end.
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Iowa Football 2024 Coach Kirk Ferentz era outlook
Iowa football enters Kirk Ferentz's 26th season with a 196-119-0 career record in 29th season overall, coming off a 10-4 2023 campaign that included a Citrus Bowl loss to Tennessee. Returnees include Cade McNamara and multiple linemen and backs, with a 12-game 2024 schedule featuring Illinois State, Iowa State, Troy, and road clashes at Minnesota, Ohio State, UCLA, and Maryland among others.
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Iowa football notebook notes Parker out after shoulder surgery
Iowa football notes Phil Parker underwent shoulder surgery Thursday and is Convalescing. The Hawkeyes enter fall camp with overall good health among players while Parker, the defensive coordinator, recovers away from the field. Reporters captured Iowa City media day comments as Seth Wallace spoke about team readiness.
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