Hedlund Returns Strong From Shoulder Injury in Wrestling Comeback
Marion wrestler Natalie Hedlund, once forced to medically-forfeit at the 2023 IGHSAU state meet, is back at 17-3 after surgery and a brace. Coach Jason Haag notes she fights back, grows stronger mentally and physically, eyeing the Jan 26 Super Regionals and a podium.
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Steelers face uncertain future after playoff exit
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin, in his 17th season, declined to discuss a contract or future after a 31 17 loss to Buffalo in the wild card. Mason Rudolph led the final regular season push but threw an end zone interception as the Bills opened a 21 0 lead. Cameron Heyward and teammates voiced commitment to Tomlin and the Steelers culture amid injuries and turnover.
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IOWA Natives and Alumni Sparked Wild Card Games
Former Iowa players in the NFL posted key roles in wild card games. Jack Campbell 46 had 5 tackles in Detroit win over the Rams, Hutchinson 19 caught 2 passes, LaPorta 87 and LaPorta 87 again with 3 catches and a TD for Detroit, LaPorta 87. Sam LaPorta. A.J. Epenesa 57 and Micah Hyde 23 contributed for Buffalo, King 25, Klein 52 and Van Ness 90 plus Golston 99 and Rozeboom 56 also appeared across multiple teams in losses and wins.
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Eagles center Jason Kelce announces planned retirement
An anonymous source report confirms Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce told teammates he intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons. The decision has not been made public, with coach Nick Sirianni praising Kelce as a special player and leader.
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