Lisbon softballs coach Bob Bunting secures 800th victory
Bob Bunting earned his 800th career win as Lisbon defeated Bellevue Marquette 12-0 in a Big East game. His 33-year record stands 800-384 for a .676 winning percentage, with three state titles in the mid 1990s and a high all-time Iowa ranking. Lisbon sits 22-7 overall, 9-2 in the conference.
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Payton poised to join Lakers with Malone possible
Gary Payton is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers after weeks of talks led by general manager Mitch Kupchak. If Karl Malone signs, LA would boast four superstars with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant and contend for a title.
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Gary Payton
Los Angeles Lakers
Karl Malone
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Mitch Kupchak
Shaquille O’neal
Kobe Bryant
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Los Angeles
Bonds Passes on Home Run Derby in Chicago
Barry Bonds will skip the Home Run Derby before the All-Star game in Chicago. He told reporters he is a grown man and does not have to participate, adding that Michael Jordan never played every year and that people can react as they wish.
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Barry Bonds
Chicago
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Television Highlights Florida Marlins at Cubs
The schedule shows a 1 10 p.m. game from WGN featuring the Florida Marlins visiting the Chicago Cubs. Listings compile the day’s TV guide items with staff and wire reports from the Gazette.
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Chicago Cubs
WGN
Gazette
Rodriguez Finds Groove as 18-Year-Old Refines Strike
Rafael Rodriguez, an 18-year-old in his second pro season, has struggled with consistency but rides momentum after two strong outings. The Dominican pitcher tossed seven shutout innings in a 4-2 Cedar Rapids win over Beloit, allowing four hits and one run with seven strikeouts.
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Cedar Rapids
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Fort Wayne
Schrader wins IMCA Deery race at Hawkeye Downs
Ken Schrader, taking a break from the Winston Cup grind, used a Carey bobble on lap 23 to win the 40 lap IMCA Deery Brothers Late Models feature at Hawkeye Downs. About 3,500 fans watched as 30 cars competed on the Downs paved half mile in Cedar Rapids.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ken Schrader
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LaVern Carey
Imca Deery Brothers
Hawkeye Downs Speedway
the Downs
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
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James Debuts With Pro Hype In Cavaliers Win
LeBron James dazzled in Orlando for his pro debut, tallying 14 points seven rebounds and six assists in 23 minutes as Cleveland defeated the Magic 107 to 80. He praised the win while noting day to day status after an ankle contusion.
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