De Los Santos lifts Kernels to 9-5 win over Loons
Anel De Los Santos drove in five runs with two doubles as Cedar Rapids beat Great Lakes 9-5 to improve to 16-7 in the second half. Manuel Flores earned the win over seven innings, and Dwayne Bailey Alexi Amarista Beau Brooks and Angel Castillo added two hits each. The Kernels and Loons wrap the series with a 6:05 p.m. rematch.
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Grizzlies Sign No 2 Pick Thabeet From UConn
Hasheem Thabeet agreed to terms with the Memphis Grizzlies after being drafted second overall. The 7 foot 3 center from Connecticut will earn about 7.7 million over two years under the rookie scale. He is Tanzania born and earned Big East co player of the year while at UConn. Burns dies at 58 after cancer battle. longtime owner of the San Francisco Giants and close friend of Barry Bonds.
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State Softball Leadership and Sacrifice
Mount Vernon area notes Gary Stamp handed a first basemen’s mitt to Kara Henik after a regional loss, signaling she would switch positions. The gesture helped set the stage for a state run as two Mustang seniors led the team.
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Mount Vernon Softball Player Henik Transitions to First Base
Mount Vernon High School softball details Henik moving from catcher to first base as coach Stamp notes live updates and online coverage from the state tournament. Micah Wieditz develops as a defensive asset behind the plate while Henik balances pitching sessions and winter training.
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Watson falls short in Open after missing final par putt
Tom Watson failed to convert an 8-foot par attempt on the final hole at Turnberry as Stewart Cink surged in a four hole playoff to win the British Open by six strokes. Watson shed tears as fans watched, while Cink claimed the silver medal with two late birdies to finish 2-under 278.
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Area skateboarding teens shine at Ames skate park event
A Saturday Ames skate park event showcased Iowa Games amateur skaters from Alburnett and Durant with Adam Miller taking gold after a strong final run. Daniel Billingsley earned silver in a skate-off over Cedar Rapids' Jordan Smothers, while Zack Vasey also competed.
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