Hawks and Wildcats Set for Big Ten Clash in Chicago
Iowa aims to snap a tough year facing Northwestern at home while injury weary Hawkeyes seek Wade Lookingbill’s return and a sharper defense. Northwestern rides a six game slide despite home wins against Wisconsin and Illinois as Foster and Davis weigh lineup options and health.
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Lions Aim For Third Straight State Wrestling Crown
Lisbon and Clarksville headline Iowa 3A title chase as eight qualifiers apiece spark a bid for state crowns. Belle Plaine’s Eric Ehlen eyes a third title, Jefferson reunites under coach Dick Briggs with eight qualifiers, and Mount Vernon seeks a deeper run after last year’s quarterfinals.
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Drake still attracts coaching hopefuls despite turmoil
Former Drake assistant coach and lawyers for ex and current Drake head coaches said the program turmoil will not reduce job applicants. They noted limited Division I openings, Drake's standing as a quality institution, and market forces favoring the university in filling the coaching position.
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Washington seeks Drake job again
Rudy Washington, 38, announced his candidacy to become head men’s basketball coach at Drake University, hours after Tom Abatemarco's resignation. An Iowa assistant for five years and founder of the Black Coaches Association, Washington cites Drake as a promising start for a rising coach and highlights his recruiting network and Iowa’s rebounding success.
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Knicks Trade Strickland to Spurs for Cheeks
The Knicks send guard Rod Strickland to the San Antonio Spurs for Maurice Cheeks. Strickland cited unhappiness as a backup to Mark Jackson and averaged 8.2 points and 4.3 assists in 20 minutes per game. Cheeks, 33, comes off a summer trade from the 76ers and has 11 NBA seasons with Philadelphia.
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