Area 4A baseball teams await tricky substate pairings
Cedar Rapids Jefferson coach Kyle Rodenkirk discusses tough 4A substate pairings as top Iowa programs like Iowa City West Cedar Rapids Prairie and Dubuque Senior vie for a state berth. The process weighs results geography and balance to reach Principal Park in Des Moines. Rodenkirk notes potential matchups while Prairie coach Todd Rima voices nerves about being among the top eight. Spencer Van Scoyoc remains a key Jefferson asset as the team eyes a crucial home game Friday.
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Iowa coaches push continuity amid contract talks and stadium plans
Iowa coach Ferentz highlights stability as key to staffing with Kirk Ferentz entering 18th season and Lisa Bluder 17th while Fran McCaffery nears seventh. Planning for the Kinnick Stadium north end zone renovation at $75 million aims for 2018 or 2019 completion.
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Home Run Boom Changes Softball Attitudes and Records
Wiebel leadoff offers a new look as she capitalizes on more pitches to hit and teams walk her less. Lindaman trails with 63 career homers after 24 as a freshman, while Mayhew ties for third with 54. shifts reflect livelier bats and stronger players from weight training, with fewer 40 foot pitches and a brighter ball.
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NHL expands to Las Vegas and other major sports moves
National Hockey League approves expansion to Las Vegas for 2017 18 season led by Bill Foley. Knicks trade for Derrick Rose as part of a revamped backcourt with Justin Holiday and a 2017 second round pick. Hawks trade Jeff Teague to Pacers and George Hill heads to Jazz in three team deal. Cavaliers celebrate first title with massive parade as LeBron James contemplates free agency. Baylor faces scrutiny over sexual assaults while recruiting class shifting with Devin Duvernay choosing Texas. Rory McIlroy withdraws from Olympic golf due to Zika. Djokovic and Williams lead Wimbledon seeds.
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