Xavier Saints honor seven seniors in MVC softball sweep
Senior Night at Bobo Brasha Field saw Xavier seniors saluted after a doubleheader sweep of Waterloo West. Tai Taiber delivered in plate appearances, Abbey Miller belted a two run homer, and Jamie Warner collected two hits as Xavier (35-9, 20-7 MVC) keeps a sliver of hope for a divisional title with two games left. Jefferson leads with 21-1 in league play.
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Johnson plays near home at John Deere club
Johnson discusses pressure and comfort of playing at his hometown Deere course in Iowa. He recalls two shots off the tee and a surprising hole in one on the 219-yard No 8 while playing worst ball at Elmcrest, highlighting the local familiarity shaping his golf experience.
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Zach Johnson signs ball for junior fan at Deere Run
Brian Ray’s photo gallery captures Zach Johnson at Deere Run Tuesday as Elmcrest head pro Larry Gladson describes the moment when a bunker crew works a hole. Johnson signs the ball with a Sharpie and tosses it to a junior fan. Johnson’s Deere Classic run continues with Masters implications for Bubba Dickerson and Bubba Watson in a field aiming for the 2008 Masters.
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Oden to undergo tonsil surgery after draft year
Portland star prospect Greg Oden will have his tonsils removed after the ES PY awards in Los Angeles. He will miss summer league games, with a two to three week recovery expected. Oden, 7-foot center from Ohio State, was the No 1 pick in the NBA draft last month.
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Not many stars going to Pan Am Games
Rio de Janeiro hosts pan American games with costly preparations and fewer global stars. More than 5,000 athletes from 42 nations attend, but many top athletes skip the event as it shifts toward developing young talent and lower world record potential.
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Hawkeyes mull aggressive edge to improve play
Iowa guard Megan Skouby was knocked down and mocked by Greek opponents sparking Hawkeyes' Graham to push for a tougher, more physical style. She emphasizes needing depth, returning starters, and a summer focus to turn last season's 14 16 record around.
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