Cubs Night Games Plan At Wrigley Gets City OK
Chicago officials near approval of a plan with the Cubs to add 12 night games at Wrigley Field over three years. The City Council committee considers the measure Tuesday and the full council votes Wednesday.
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Fitzgerald to enter NFL draft after junior year
Heisman runner up Larry Fitzgerald will leave Pittsburgh and forgo his junior season to enter the NFL draft. He was declared eligible four days earlier and is expected to be a top pick. Fitzgerald said he is confident in his ability despite skepticism.
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Miami recruit Williams on arrest warrant for probation violation
A Broward County arrest warrant was issued for Willie Williams after a Gainesville misdemeanor battery charge from a recruiting visit. Williams, 19, is on 18 month probation for a 2002 felony burglary plea and could face up to five years in prison.
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Horner earns Big Ten Player of the Week for Hawkeyes
Iowa guard Jeff Horner earned Big Ten Player of the Week after leading Iowa with 19 points 8 rebounds and 4 assists in two road games. He hit 12 of 19 from the field including 8 for 13 on 3-pointers while converting 6 of 6 free throws extending his streak to 24 in a row.
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Close returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena as Badgers visit Iowa
Wisconsin assistant Gary Close, a 13 year Iowa aide under Tom Davis, returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a Big Ten game. He recalls Chris Street and Dean Oliver while praising Jeff Horner and Iowa’s current lineup. Close notes Horner’s rise and the Hawkeyes’ competitive spirit.
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Meltdowns and memories swirl in hoops and baseball
A. J. Moye warns IU of NCAA fate after an 84-82 OT loss to Iowa. Michigan State tops Ohio State 84-70. Oklahoma State defeats Iowa State 88-67. Golden State bears a 84-81 OT setback to Toronto as a meltdown cited by Clifford Robinson. Rob Dibble enters Cedar Rapids Hall of Fame amid talk of Quisp cereal and Cedar Rapids roots.
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