Former Yankee Bobby Richardson to speak at local events
Bobby Richardson, MVP of the 1960 World Series, appears in Cedar Rapids for public events. He’ll address Washington High School at 3 p.m. today as part of a Fellowship of Christian Athletes program and is the keynote at Isaac Newton Christian Academy’s fundraising banquet at the Cedar Rapids Marriott tonight. He speaks again Friday at 9 a.m. at Cedar Valley Christian. call (319) 365-1338 for details. Meanwhile Lance Armstrong signals another Tour de France bid, aiming for a seventh title this summer after suggesting possible nonparticipation.
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Bledsoe Requests Release From Bills After Starter Move
Buffalo Bills waive quarterback Drew Bledsoe on February 22 after informing him they will start J.P. Losman, yielding the 12-year veteran’s bid for a new team and a starting role. The decision follows Buffalo’s plan to promote Losman, a first round pick.
NHL cancels entire season amid lockout
The NHL and players fail to resolve revenue split triggering a season total cancellation. The dispute centered on a salary cap, with no Stanley Cup awarded and no draft to follow. Sid Crosby remains sidelined as teams assess next moves amid labor impasse.
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Purdue tops Iowa in late comeback at Mackey Arena
Purdue edged Iowa 66 63 before 11 761 fans as Brandon McKnight hit four straight free throws in the final 8.7 seconds. Carl Landry scored 29 to push the Boilermakers past the Hawkeyes who blew a seven point lead in the last eight minutes and now sit 0-5 on road Big Ten games. Coach Steve Alford criticized his team's leadership after the defeat and Iowa faces a critical Saturday with Illinois.
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Davis Bulldogs finding bite as MVC battles continue
Drake coach Tom Davis sees gradual progress as the Bulldogs lose three one point games this month in the Missouri Valley Conference. After a 61 60 loss to Northern Iowa, Drake sits 8-15 overall and 4-11 in MVC while UNI improves to 18-8. Davis emphasizes effort and patience amid a long rebuilding arc in the Valley.
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