Hawkeyes eye NCAA bid as season winds down
Iowa women fight for an NCAA berth amid two crucial games left in the regular season. Star seniors Cara Consuegra Randi Peterson and Mary Berdo spearhead a strong defense and rally behind a 15 9 record 10 4 Big Ten with a potential seed boost through Illinois and Michigan State matchups and a possible Big Ten tournament impact.
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Briefs Offer Sports Shimmy and Coaching Shifts
Multiple sports notes across venues report Mario Lemieux may sit out with back and hip pain, Sid Fernandez’s unexpected spring training comeback with the Yankees, a murder charge in Michigan, coaching candidacies in Rhode Island, Ray Bourque’s return to Denver to face Boston, Gary Payton open to trades, and other pro sports developments including a Fury payment demand and notable retirements.
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Marlin defends bump in Daytona crash
Sterling Marlin said he did not intend to cause the Daytona 500 crash that killed Dale Earnhardt. He spoke from Tennessee amid threats and harsh emails to his Mooresville race shop, calling the incident a racing accident.
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Earnhardt funeral set at Calvary Church in Charlotte
Thousands visit Dale Earnhardt’s Mooresville complex as the NASCAR star lies in state. The funeral, closed to the public, will be televised nationwide from Calvary Church in Charlotte. DEI employees and three drivers prepare for the Dura-Lube 400 while fans honor the late champion at both sites.
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Iowa State women maul Texas 87 to 47 at Hilton Coliseum
No. 10 Iowa State thrashed No. 22 Texas 87 47 at home, extending their home win streak to 16 and tightening hold on second in the Big 12. Megan Taylor and Angie Welle led with 19 points each as ISU dominated from start to finish.
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