J-Hawks dominate Lions in twin bill
Cedar Rapids Jefferson swept Linn-Mar 4-0 and 11-1 in a Mississippi Valley Conference softball doubleheader at the Jefferson Softball Complex. The J-Hawks improved to 16-3 overall and 13-8 MVC, riding strong pitching and timely hitting led by Alex Jacobson and Kasey Yoder. Linn-Mar, down to one returning starter, fell to 6-16, 2-12 MVC as Jefferson moved within reach of the MVC lead.
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Griffin a Clipper and Shaq a Cav in NBA draft trades
The NBA draft saw Blake Griffin chosen No. 1 by the Clippers while Shaquille ONeal moved to Cleveland. Orlando acquired Vince Carter from New Jersey, and San Antonio landed Richard Jefferson. Top picks included Ricky Rubio, Hasheem Thabeet, James Harden, Tyreke Evans, Stephen Curry, and others shaping a star‑studded but trading‑driven draft.
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Youth baseball grows in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Rick Smejkal of USSSA says Eastern Iowa leads with 154 Cedar Rapids teams and 52 in Iowa City, totaling 2 472 players ages seven to sixteen. The program runs April through August with 50 to 60 games yearly, across AAA Major AA and A divisions, drawing Midwest teams and boosting local revenue. Facilities and field availability are noted as future concerns for continued growth.
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Williams advances at Wimbledon with taped knee
Venus Williams, aided by powerful serves, beat Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3 6-2 to reach the third round, extending her All England Club win streak to 16 matches. Young Americans Melanie Oudin and Jesse Levine also progressed to the third round, while Andy Roddick won to join them.
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Midseason Championships Set At Hawkeye Downs Tonight
After four rainouts, the Papa Johns Wireless Championship Cup returns to Hawkeye Downs with seven divisions. Gates open 6 p.m. racing at 7 p.m. Late models sportsmen modifieds on the half mile and IMCA hobby stock stock cars hornets sportmods on the quarter mile. Tickets 10 adults 7 seniors students 1 children.
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