Time to reinstate Iowa State baseball and fund a return
The piece argues ISU should restore varsity baseball dropped by Bruce Van De Velde citing finances and Title IX. With Jamie Pollard as AD since 2005, renovations at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum, stronger fundraising, and a growing local base, the author urges securing money to field a Big 12 program again.
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Bruce van de Velde
Iowa State University
Jamie Pollard
van de Velde
ISU
Cyclones
Pollard
Ames
Jack Trice Stadium
Hilton Coliseum
Cyclone
Town State
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Iowa
UNI
Iowa State
Gene Smith
Ohio State
State of Iowa
Northern Iowa
Carnoustie a perfect venue for British Open golf
The Carnoustie links in Scotland, a century old gritty town by the North Sea, hosts the British Open this week. The piece notes golf’s heritage on hard winds and dunes, contrasts Carnoustie with Augusta, recalls 1999 drama, and highlights past champions and legends who defined the Open. It also mentions Tiger Woods as the favorite and invites readers to watch the weekend coverage.
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Ron Green
Charlotte Observer
Arnoustie
North Sea
Scotland
Carnoustie
Augusta National
Sergio Garcia
Greg Norman
Tiger Woods
Hogan
Woods
Zambrano boosts Cubs appeal amid ownership talks
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano, entering free agency, attracts speculative buyer interest as a new owner may value long term commitment. He says he is happy with the current ownership and intends to stay, while delivering strong pitching. Zambrano’s recent form has him in peak condition, eyeing playoffs and extended innings.
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Chicago Tribune Hicago
Carlos Zambrano
Zambrano
Mark Cuban
Tribune Co
Cubs
Brewers
Milwaukee
Michael Barrett
Lou Piniella
Ben Sheets
Ace
Kerry Wood
Mark Prior
Union faces tough call over Artest and Jackson suspensions
The NBA players union weighs options after Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson receive seven-game suspensions to start next season for off court trouble. Union chief Billy Hunter calls the penalties excessive, while critics say the punishments set needed precedent to curb repeat misconduct amid a history of disruptive behavior.
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Billy Hunter
NBA Players Association
Ron Artest
Stephen Jackson
NBA
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Artest
Jackson
Hunter
Ruben Patterson
Eddie Griffin
Union
League
Tim Frank
Indiana Pacers
David Stern
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