Olympic Glory Lives Beyond the Medal Cup
Jim Litke reflects on the Lillehammer Games highlighting Dan Jansen Johann Olav Koss Oksana Baiul Lyubova Egorova and Alberto Tomba as emblematic figures. He notes Norwegian hosts’ warmth and commitment to sport over mere victory praising the amateur spirit and communal celebration.
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No. 14 Iowa women top Michigan 65 55 in Ann Arbor
No. 14 Iowa improved to 18-5 overall and 11-4 in the Big Ten with a 65-55 win at Michigan. Michigan finished 3-20, 0-14. Necdle Tunsil led Iowa with 14 points, Antonio Macklin 13, and Amy Johnson led Michigan with 23.
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Hoosier Horror as Gophers Rout Hoosiers by 50
Indiana coach Bob Knight endured a brutal 50 point defeat at Minnesota, the worst in modern history for the Hoosiers. Indiana slid to 17-6 overall and 10-4 in the Big Ten while Minnesota improved to 19-9 and 9-6, ending Indiana’s three-game win streak and clouding title hopes.
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Gophers Stun Hoosiers With Record Big Ten Win
Voshon Lenard poured in a career high 35 points on 13 of 17 shooting and Minnesota hit 11 three pointers as six players reached double figures in an 85-68 victory over Indiana. Randy Carter scored 10 after halftime benching as Minnesota built a big early lead.
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No. 1 seed leads 4A Substate tourney start
The Gazette notes Class 4A Substate 4 begins with the No. 1 seed atop six teams as 32 of 48 Class 4A programs start postseason play. First round pairings rest on seedings set over two weeks ago amid shifting results.
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Substate 4 boys basketball seeds set for Cedar Rapids matchups
In Substate 4 Cedar Rapids Jefferson meets Kennedy and Linn‑Mar faces Washington. Jefferson Kennedy winner advances on to face Prairie, while the other winner eyes Iowa City West or Iowa City High, with Prairie favored to win the substate and contend at state. The Jefferson Kennedy series follows a pair of Jefferson wins over the Cougars.
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Magic Games End in Lillehammer Ceremony
The Lillehammer closing ceremonies marked a dazzling Olympic finish as fireworks lit ski jumps and 40 000 spectators waved flashlights. IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch hailed Norway as the real winners of these Olympic Winter Games.
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Today’s Tipoff Highlights Multiple Sports Schedule
ESPN carries college basketball games with Connecticut versus Georgetown and New Mexico State versus UC Santa Barbara. NBA features Cavaliers at Bulls on TNT with a full Fine Print listing and quotes from coach Bob Knight about game strategy.
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Swedes win hockey gold in dramatic shootout finish
Sweden defeated Canada 3 2 after 60 minutes and 10 minutes of overtime and 10 shootout shots to claim first hockey gold in 74 years. Italy's Alberto Tomba won silver in the slalom on his Olympic finale. Peter Forsberg sealed the hockey gold with a late shootout goal.
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Viterbo advances past Mount Mercy in Midwest Classic semifinals
In Lacrosse Wisconsin Viterbo defeated Mount Mercy 82 to 71 to reach the Midwest Classic final. Viterbo made 21 of 28 free throws in the second half while Mount Mercy shot 12 of 19 for the game. Josh Keister scored 31 points with seven three-pointers for Mount Mercy.
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