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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2005
Page
19
Spurs advance as they defeat the Phoenix Suns 101-95 in Game 5 to clinch the series and capture the Western Conference title. Joe Johnson layers a late shot over Tony Parker while Brent Barry and Tim Duncan contribute for San Antonio.
The Cleveland Cavaliers named Mike Brown their new head coach on Wednesday. Brown, 35, is a 13 year NBA assistant with a league title on his resume and spent the last two seasons as Rick Carlisle’s top assistant with the Pacers, credited for boosting their defense. Cleveland, aiming to return to the playoffs for the first time since 1998, faced a stalled 2004 05 season due to ownership turmoil and the dismissal of coach Paul Silas.
The Prime Time and Game Time leagues will use both North Liberty Recreation Center gyms this summer. Games run two at 6 p.m. and two at 7:30 p.m. Drafts are June 12. Prime Time is for men on Mondays and Wednesdays starting June 15, while Game Time is for women on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 16. Contact Randy Larson at 319-354-5500 for participation.
A suspected strangles case triggers safety precautions at Belmont Park. Preakness winner Afleet Alex’s arrival is delayed, while Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo trains at Hollywood Park in California for the June 11 Belmont Stakes and faces shipment to New York.
Today on television the schedule covers the French Open women semifinals at 7 a.m. on ESPN2 and Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Pistons and Heat at 7 p.m. on TNT with additional listings from Gazette staff and wire reports.
Cedar Rapids officials led by Matt Dunbar discuss Kingston Stadium upgrades for football, marching band, soccer and track. The 1952 facility remains functional but aging. funding worries block plans as Kingston lacks its own budget from event ticket sales. PPEL funds cover only small upkeep, not major work.
Dublin Ohio John Nicklaus reaffirmed that this year's British Open could be his last tournament and may still play at Muirfield Village in the Memorial. He recalled the long career with 18 majors and 73 PGA Tour wins while acknowledging a gradual exit. Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk respond with support as Tour peers anticipate his final bow.
Iowa City High sophomore-to-be Matt Gatens draws strong college interest as a future big-time prospect. Coaches note his 6 4 frame, “upside,” and 17 points a game as a freshman in the Valley while his family ties to Iowa run deep and he commits early to stay home for college.
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