National Notes on Gregg Bentler Hawkeye announcer dies at 59
Gregg Bentler longtime public address announcer for University of Iowa sports died at 59 on July 23. He served as the event voice for Hawkeye baseball gymnastics and in recent years led the public address for men's basketball, spanning over two decades of service.
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NASCAR suspends Hill for crashing Aric Almirola
NASCAR on Tuesday suspended Austin Hill for one Xfinity Series race for intentionally crashing Aric Almirola at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Richard Childress Racing said Cup Series driver Austin Dillon will replace Hill in the Xfinity Series race at Iowa this weekend.
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Sandberg's 1984 Cubs stun on NBC broadcast at Busch Stadium
In a memorable 1984 game highlights include Ry Sandberg’s left field two run homer in the tenth, Cubs win in the 12th, and NBC’s national coverage. The piece recalls Sandberg's MVP season stats, Hall of Fame induction, and his quiet, hard working persona as Caray and Costas call the game.
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Major League Baseball trade deadline analysis questions
The Washington Post piece asks five key questions shaping 2025 trade deadline outcomes. It highlights the Dodgers injury plagued yet still powerful rotation, the Yankees market impact, the best available starter, Eugenio Suarez trade rumors, and the Toronto Blue Jays pursuit of pitching and potential targets like Alcantara, Joe Ryan, or young Athletics pitchers.
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