Shimizu Aims For 500m Title In Salt Lake City Race
Hiroyasu Shimizu competes in the men's 500m Olympic speedskating event in Salt Lake City finishing in 34.61 seconds. Bud Selig cancels an owners meeting and calls a telephone vote on the Marlins and Expos sales. John Henry seeks to sell the Marlins for 158.5 million to Jeffrey Loria, who will sell the Expos for 120 million to Expos LP with a league loan.
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Lillis earns Big Ten player of the week honors
Iowa sophomore Jennie Lillis was named Big Ten player of the week after scoring a career high 32 points in a 96-81 win over Penn State and 18 in a 76-64 win over Wisconsin. She shot 74 percent from the field and hit all 10 free throws.
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Olympics TV Schedule Highlights Cross-Country Skis and More
NBC coverage includes men's 15km classical cross country at 3 p.m. on CNBC with same day tape. At 5 p.m. NBC airs men’s short program in figure skating and other events. 7 p.m. features men’s moguls final and speedskating 500m. Also curling and hockey matchups.
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Alford’s third year fails to lift Iowa basketball
Iowa coach Steve Alford faces a 4-7 Big Ten record and ninth place as the Hawkeyes miss preseason hopes. He criticizes senior leadership and reliance on players lacking defense while citing unfulfilled potential from Luke Becker and Reggie Evans.
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Powers leads U S sweep with halfpipe Olympic gold
Ross Powers of Vermont won the men's halfpipe title at Park City, scoring 46.1 to give the United States a historic gold silver bronze trio. Danny Kass and Jarret Thomas earned silver and bronze, completing a rare three medals in one event.
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Alford backs Evans after initial benching flap
Iowa coach Steve Alford softened his critique of Reggie Evans after reviewing the 86 78 loss to Minnesota. Evans, who was benched late, totaled 16 rebounds and five points on 1 for 6 shooting, with Alford noting strong first-half work but limited finishing in the paint.
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Hawkeyes struggle to replace inside presence Evans
Iowa star forward Evans averages 16 points and 11.4 rebounds but has not scored in double figures in four of the last six Big Ten games. Coach Alford admits replacing him with a more productive option is difficult as Wednesday’s starting lineup remains uncertain.
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