Chargers cut La Dainian Tomlinson ends nine year run
Former star running back La Dainian Tomlinson released by the San Diego Chargers after a nine year career marked by high praise. He tallied 730 yards on 223 carries for a 3.3 yard average, the lowest of his career. Also notes Olympic skater Shawn Johnson will require six weeks in a leg brace and six months of limited training after left knee ACL surgery in Colorado.
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Veteran college coach Don Meyer retires at season end
The NCAA winningest men's basketball coach Don Meyer, 65, announces retirement from Northern State due to diminished energy to lead the program at its best. He was critically injured in a 2008 car crash that led to amputation of his left leg below the knee. Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Olympics on TV Today Schedule Highlights
NBC coverage runs 2 4 p m with speed skating biathlon and figure skating events. NBC prime time includes bobsled freestyle skiing and Nordic combined team events. CNBC airs late night men’s hockey and curling matchups. MSNBC shows women’s curling USA versus Switzerland and Canada versus Russia.
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Cyclone coach McDermott vows to turn around rough season
Iowa State coach Greg McDermott admits sleepless nights as the Cyclones slip to 13-14 overall and 2-10 in the Big 12 heading into a clash with Nebraska after a sixth straight loss to Texas A&M. He says losses are not fun and he will keep working to fix the downturn.
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Mount Vernon tops Cascade in 2A regional final
Cascade's zone falters as Mount Vernon Mustangs defeat No. 1 Cascade 52 33 at Jefferson High School. Micah Wieditz goes 4-for-4 from three in the first half and Taylor Dicus adds strong interior play to push Mount Vernon to a state berth.
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Mount Vernon Mustang girls charged toward state title run
Mount Vernon enters the tournament with a 22-3 record and a strong late surge after a 50 percent shooting game. They face No. 11 Audubon (21-1) in the first round next Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines. Cascade coach Mike Sconsa praised Mount Vernon after a 27-15 rebounding edge and flawless execution against a zone.
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Marion Indians sharpen title bid with win over Vinton-Shellsburg
Marion improved to 19-3 with a 62-45 district opener win over Vinton-Shellsburg, setting up a Thursday district final at Cedar Rapids Kennedy against Dubuque Wahlert. Center Hunter Sade led with 17 points as Marion eyes Assumption or further in substate.
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