UNI Paralympians Heims Kerkhoff eye Paris return
Cedar Rapids UNI athletes Jess Heims and Kaylie Kerkhoff head to Paris for Paralympics amid triumphs over adversity. Heims, a lower leg amputee with a world record in F 54 discus, and Kerkhoff, legally blind, pursue medals in T 13 and 100 and 400 events. Both competed for UNI, with teammates and coach remarks highlighting the journey.
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WNBA players seek longer breaks after Olympics
Olympians pushed into a rapid WNBA return after Paris with four teams starting four days after the Games. Breanna Stewart and New York Liberty led a 4-0 start, urging a longer break in talks for the next CBA. Players like Aja Wilson praise rest while teammates stress recovery and readiness.
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Transactions Tuesday fills MLB and NFL rosters with calls and signings
Baseball moves include Orioles placing Zach Eflin on the 15 day injured list and Keegan Akin on the paternity list, with several recalls from Norfolk. Astros claim Ben Gamel off waivers while J P France goes from Sugar Land to the 60 day IL. In the NL, Diamondbacks option Blaze Alexander, Braves add Gio Urshela, Cubs designate Hector Neris, Reds and Dodgers shuffle minors and majors, with multiple recalls and rehab assignments across teams. Football notes cover signings and roster moves for Cardinals, Ravens, Bills, Cowboys, Lions, Packers, Jaguars, Raiders, Patriots, Giants, Steelers, Titans. Basketball trades bring Mystics picks and players, and NHL dealings surface with Oilers and Blues additions and future picks.
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Local golf 2024 calendar events at area courses
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