Iowa Hawkeyes set opener vs Illinois State at 11 a.m.
The season opener in Kinnick Stadium will start at 11 a.m. and be shown on the Big Ten Network. Illinois State, last season’s FCS runner up with 13 wins, visits Iowa for the first-ever meeting as six start times release for the coming season.
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Strong returns to Mount Vernon as coach
Brianna Strong, a former Mount Vernon standout, joins Cornell College as an assistant coach after a record-setting career at Northern Colorado. In Eugene, Iowa State's Edward Kemboi won the NCAA 800 in 1 49.26, becoming a six time All American and the first national winner since 1996. Iowa State's Aaron Mallett set a 110 hurdles school record with 18.40, Babatunde Amosu placed 22nd in triple jump at 50 feet 8.25 inches. Van Meter Night at Hawkeye Downs rescheduled to July 31. Pandemonium on Wheels proceeds as scheduled.
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Iowa football could see more downfield passing this season
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz pushed back on questions about the offense. With C. J. Beathard replacing Jake Rudock, the Hawkeyes may take more shots downfield as Beathard’s arm and the coaching staff’s plans encourage deeper passes and bigger plays this season.
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West Des Moines West girls win 3A semifinal 2-1 over Johnston
Des Moines Iowa City West edge Johnston 2-1 in a Class 3A state semifinal at Downie Soccer Complex. The Women of Troy (19-2) move on to face West Des Moines Dowling (17-2) for the title at 4 p.m. today, seeking their first crown since 2004. Coach Dave Rosenthal cited energy after a prior match and praised Johnston's fight as West pressed early with possession and midfield combinations.
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Sweden goalie stymies United States in scoreless World Cup draw
Sweden’s Hedvig Lindahl shut down the US attack in Winnipeg Investors Group Field as the United States settled for a 0–0 Group D draw. Morgan Brian started, Press moved up, and Abby Wambach subbed in late. both teams had few clear chances in a tight match. The US still leads Group D with four points with one group game left against Nigeria in Vancouver.
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