Lilly's 17th straight winning season at Xavier Cedar Rapids
Tom Lilly, 54, Xavier girls basketball coach in Cedar Rapids, nears his 17th consecutive winning season in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Now in his 25th year as head coach, he has guided Xavier to three state championships (2003 2005 2007) and built strong school ties.
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Iowa City West
Patrick to Race in At Least 12 NASCAR Events This Season
IndyCar driver Danica Patrick plans to compete in at least 12 NASCAR races this season with JR Motorsports deciding her first entry after her ARCA Daytona debut on February 6. If comfortable, she may race in the Nationwide Series opener the following week.
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Danica Patrick
JR Motorsports
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Daytona
George suspends Vision Racing operations for 2010
Indy Racing League founder Tony George told Vision Racing he is suspending operations due to lack of sponsors. Spokeswoman Pat Caporali said the staff meeting was emotional and that sponsorship for 2010 had not been secured. George was unavailable for comment.
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Indy Racing League
Tony George
Vision Racing Team
Pat Caporali
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Gill lands $2 million annual Kansas coaching deal
Turner Gill will earn 2 million dollars per year as Kansas head football coach for five years. The package includes 1.7 million for media duties and places him among the top five Big 12 earners. Gill’s pay is slightly below former coach Mark Mangino’s prior total after his renewal following a probe.
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Rogge optimistic on Vancouver Winter Games readiness
IOC President Jacques Rogge said the weather is the only potential issue as Vancouver prepares for the February 12 to 28 Olympics. He expressed strong optimism that all preparations are complete and the games are ready to go.
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International Olympic Committee
Jacques Rogge
Vancouver
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Sanderson returns to Iowa with Penn State in top matchup
Cael Sanderson brings Penn State to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a 7 PM dual with Iowa in his first trip back since leaving Iowa State. The four time NCAA champion and PSU coach reflects on hostile crowds and rivalries as Hawkeyes coach Tom Brands expects a typical home meet atmosphere.
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Brands
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Kendrick joins G R Hall in Cedar Rapids Baseball Club
In Cedar Rapids Kendrick inducted into the Cedar Rapids Kernels Hall of Fame at the Hot Stove Banquet. The Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman, 2024 Midwest League batting champion with the Kernels in 2004, spoke of legacy and his son Owen. His Cedar Rapids season in 2005 was shortened by injury, yet helped vault him to the majors with a .322 average in 2007.
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