Bowlsby says Iowa discussing Ferentz contract extension
Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby said the school is talking with football coach Kirk Ferentz about a new deal. Ferentz’s current contract runs through June 2005 and pays $584,936 plus incentives. He earned $122,500 in incentives last season. Bowlsby added the aim to keep him long term.
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Madden in talks with ABC to join Monday Night Football
John Madden is in discussions with ABC Sports to become an MNF analyst. Fox reportedly freed him from a remaining one year on his contract. Madden, Raiders Super Bowl champion coach in 1977, has worked at Fox since 1994 after CBS.
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Chargers release Jeff Graham amid receiver reshuffle
San Diego cuts wideout Jeff Graham after a disappointing season. The move clears the way for Tim Dwight to be No. 2 receiver behind Curtis Conway as Dwight inks a 15 million dollar five year contract on Tuesday.
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Jordan's knee surgery reveals torn cartilage for Wizards
Michael Jordan underwent arthroscopic knee surgery by team physician Dr. Stephen Haas. The operation fixed torn cartilage described as wear and tear for a professional athlete, with hopes he will return this season.
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Pro golf Genuity Championship at 3 P.M.
The schedule lists the Pro golf Genuity Championship teeing off at 3 PM. A separate pro basketball broadcast features the New York Knicks at the Miami Heat at 7 PM on TNT, with coverage by staff wire reports.
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Iowa, Nike agree to sweeping deal
The University of Iowa nears an in principle agreement with Nike to provide athletic gear for football and women's basketball along with other sports while wrestling stays with Asics. Terms not final, Bowlsby notes.
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Baylor Beats Iowa State In Late Rally On Senior Night
Nicole Collins buried a game winning 3 with 7.2 seconds left as Baylor fought back from 13 down to beat No. 10 Iowa State 95-91. Angie Welle poured in a career high 36 for ISU but Baylor sealed the comeback in Kansas City ahead of the Big 12 tournament.
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Hawkeyes aim for turnaround after Michigan win
Iowa coach Steve Alford says the team plays with looseness and confidence after a 20 point win over Michigan. Sophomores Brody Boyd and Glen Worley fueled the effort as Iowa eyes a strong finish and potential Big Ten run. Recker notes progress as Iowa controls its own destiny with five games left.
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Zalesky names Moffitt 141-pounder for Big Ten meet
Iowa coach Jim Zalesky picks Luke Moffitt as the 141-pound starter for the Big Ten Championships in Champaign Illinois. Juergens and Moffitt battled for the spot with Moffitt posting seven of his last nine wins. Shirk returns at 165 and Trey Clark at 197, with Fulsaas questionable due to a knee.
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