UNI Extends Ben Jacobson Seven Years With Pay Raise
Northern Iowa and athletics director Troy Dannen announced a seven year extension for men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson. The deal raises his pay to about 290 thousand dollars annually, up from 159 thousand, funded by outside sources while base salary remains near prior level. Jacobson led UNI to a 23 11 record and a share of the MVC regular season title.
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Iowa State to host Army in night game September
Iowa State announces kickoff for the Sept 26 home game versus Army at 6 p.m. non conference schedule includes Sept 3 vs North Dakota State at 7 p.m. Sept 12 vs Iowa at 11 a.m. and Sept 19 at Kent State 6 p.m. Big 12 game times to be announced later with conference opener Oct 3 against Kansas State in Kansas City.
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Sweeney Plays in AFLAC All-American Baseball Classic
Cedar Rapids Jefferson senior Kellen Sweeney heads to San Diego as one of 40 prep players chosen for the AFLAC All-American High School Baseball Classic. The shortstop may not play due to a recent injury, with the event set for Sunday at 7 p.m. and televised on Comcast.
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University Ridge golf course earns top marks in Wisconsin feature
The Gazette reviews University Ridge near Verona, noting its front nine open links style and back nine parkland layout. Marcus Morehouse highlights 80 bunkers and dramatic risk reward shots by designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. The Ridge spans 225 acres with meadows, woods and a large practice range.
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Hazeltine hosts PGA Championship as length dominates talk
Azinger blasts driver on Hazeltine opening hole as winds gust and fans cross the fairway. Hazeltine National becomes the longest major course at 7,674 yards, surpassing Torrey Pines and Medinah records, with players noting the emphasis on length while No. 16 shines as a shorter standout.
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Johnson revs up at Hazeltine in long PGA Championship
Zach Johnson, 155th in driving distance, eyes success on Hazeltine National Golf Club’s 7,674 yard course as players contend a major test. The layout demands long shots and precise short game with 100 yard wedges critical for scoring late rounds. Tiger Woods notes the course is much longer than 2002.
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Pitino affair details surface in 2003 restaurant encounter
Louisville coach Rick Pitino disclosed to police that in August 2003 he had sex with Karen Sypher at closing time after she approached him at an upscale Louisville restaurant Porcini. He said two weeks later he gave her 3,000 dollars to help with medical costs and claimed payment aimed at health coverage, not abortion. Ramsey called the new details surprising as the scandal deepens.
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