Self Decides to Take Illinois Coaching Position
Tulsa coach Bill Self traveled to Champaign to discuss the Illini basketball job after telling Tulsa officials the talks were serious. ESPN and the News-Gazette floated Self as the likely hire, while Illinois officials would not confirm. Self previously led Tulsa to a 32-5 season and an NCAA regional run, with a three season mark of 74-27.
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Labonte Feels At Home At Michigan Speed Way
Bobby Labonte smiles at Michigan International Speedway as he heads to the Kmart 400 leading the Winston Cup standings. He recalls past success here and discusses a NASCAR aero rule change favoring Pontiacs. Labonte and teammate Tony Stewart remain confident after strong recent finishes and planned practice.
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McCarty Highlights Buy.com Tour Swing at Brown Deer
McCarty plans to enter Buy.com Tour events across the Midwest including Omaha and the Dakota Dunes along with Waterloo and Iowa Opens next month. He aims to raise the Brown Deer profile while teeing off at 8:30 a.m. in a 54 hole event ending Sunday with a potential $7,000 first prize.
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Prairie freshman Mackey plays in pro-am event
Cedar Rapids Prairie freshman Nicole Mackey, runner up in last week's Class 3A girls golf state tourney, participated in the pro-am. She is sponsored by Frank N. Magid Associates of Marion and said she aims to play well and enjoy the experience. Contact Deputy Sports Editor Mike Koolbeck.
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J-Hawks show progress in MVC softball sweep
Cedar Rapids Jefferson baseball coach Larry Niemeyer says youth will improve with effort as the J Hawks, ranked 10th in 3A, beat Cedar Falls 3-2 and 5-2 in a Mississippi Valley Conference doubleheader. Veteran hitters Melissa King and Christina Schmaltz had three hits each, while eighth graders Stephanie Bell and Meagan Gideon contributed in the wins.
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Tulsa to headline Gazette Hawkeye Challenge next season
Tulsa will be the marquee guest at the Gazette Hawkeye Challenge at Carver-Hawkeye Arena after finishing 32-5 and reaching the NCAA regional final. Joining Tulsa and Iowa are Chattanooga and Santa Clara for the two day event, with Iowa also set for ACC-Big Ten Challenge games and several home dates.
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Starzz release Rasmussen and activate Herrig from injury list
Utah Starzz forward Kristen Rasmussen was released and Amy Herrig was activated from the injured list. Herrig sprained her right ankle during practice May 25. Rasmussen has appeared in one game this season with two rebounds one assist and one steal in nine minutes against the Minnesota Lynx last week. Herrig, a Dubuque native, played at Iowa.
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Garcia throws nine TDs as Barnstormers beat Cougars in Arena football
Aaron Garcia connected on 24 of 30 passes for 357 yards and nine touchdowns, a team record, to lift the Iowa Barnstormers to a 66-61 win over Houston. Iowa improved to 6-3 and extended their winning streak to five, building a 38-27 halftime lead as Garcia found five scoring passes to three receivers.
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