ONeal to Pay George Mikan Funeral Costs
Shaquille ONeal offered to cover funeral expenses for NBA great George Mikan who died at age 80 in Scottsdale Arizona after a battle with diabetes and kidney ailments. ONeal said arrangements were finalized Friday and that he enjoyed getting to know Mikan during their multiple meetings.
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French Open Women's Final On TV Today
KWWL airs the women’s final from Roland Garros at 8 a.m. The Gazette staff and wire reports note coverage highlights and related listings.
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Fiala and Cadwalladers Capture Iowa State Tennis Crowns
Cedar Rapids Jefferson senior Molly Fiala won the Class 2A girls singles title at Birdland Park after a 2 hour 50 minute final, 7-5 3-6 6-4, sealing her 100th career victory. Teammate Kennedy twins Sarah and Leesa Cadwallader won the doubles crown by defeating Davenport Central pair Jenny Ivey and Amanda Emrick 6-2 6-1.
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Wuerdeman earns first USAC win at Hawkeye Downs
Ronnie Wuerdeman of Cincinnati wins the 30 lap USAC Ford Focus Midget feature at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids. He holds off Derek Fisher and Stephanie Mockler as cautions loom late. Korsmo dominates sportsman action in the half mile division.
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Saints edge Denison Schleswig in overtime for 1A state win
Xavier boys soccer coach Steve Adams says Friday felt like last year as Xavier defeated Denison Schleswig 1-0 in overtime at James Cownie Soccer Park to advance in the Class 1A state tournament. The Monarchs, who won the title last year, edged past a tough foe in regulation.
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Regina upsets top-ranked Glenwood in tense playoff clash
Midway through overtime the Saints pressed with one and two touch passes before Alex Koth scored past Monarch keeper Tyler Dudding. Xavier edged Regina 1-0 in the substate finals last year and advances to meet Iowa City Regina in the semifinals.
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