Cyclones climb to No 12 in AP women's poll
AP rankings show Iowa State up four spots to 12 with seven Big 12 teams in the top 17. Oklahoma is No 4, Baylor 10, Kansas State 11, Texas Tech 15, Texas 17, while Connecticut holds the unanimous No 1 in the women's poll.
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Boston fans eager for more Super Bowl glory
Patriots victory ends city drought and sparks renewed optimism across Boston. Fans like Tom Berry see a brighter future for all major teams, while others point to potential titles for the Celtics and Bruins, with a downtown parade and widespread pride.
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Was the Super Bowl too red white and blue
Mitch Album notes a devoid New Orleans Superdome scene during a Super Bowl week with banners lit in red white and blue but no fans or spectators present. Barricades and military vehicles replaced the usual crowd, highlighting an empty, off limits environment around the stadium.
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Super Bowl Reflections on Nationalism and Security
The piece condemns heightened security at the Superdome and a highly patriotic broadcast. It questions the blending of sports with politics, advertising, and war imagery, noting soldiers, searches, and celebrities amid a sense of unease and national pride intertwined with fear. It ends urging global awareness and personal care beyond spectacle.
Martz to Rams: Don't forget this feeling
After losing the Super Bowl 20 17 to the Patriots the Rams hear coach Mike Martz urge the squad to remember the pain and promise a return. The 14 2 team with Kurt Warner Marshall Faulk Aeneas Williams still faced a quiet homecoming despite a high scoring era.
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IOC Report Warns Athens 2004 Prep Slipping Into Chaos
IOC review deems Athens preparations for the 2004 Games a shambles with rail cars missing, planes using the old airport, and inadequate hotel rooms. The report notes possible completion gaps, ongoing construction at venues, and only a fraction of planned progress, citing transport and lodging shortfalls.
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