Barkley vents at reporters after late miss in Chicago setback
In Philadelphia Charles Barkley sparred with local media after a late 3-point miss left the 76ers down by three to Chicago. He claimed the press clamps unfairly judge Black athletes and defended his stance in the locker room.
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Hawks run past Eastern Kentucky in Best Inns Classic
Brett Backlund pitched a complete game five hitter for Iowa as Kevin Mincik and Danan Hughes powered the offense in a 9-1 win in Carbondale. Backlund struck out nine and earned no earned runs while Hughes collected three walks, three runs and three stolen bases. Mincik added two hits including a homer and Backlund doubled in two runs.
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Solon Falls to Bettendorf in Close State-Qualifying Defeat
Solon and Bettendorf traded leads as Bettendorf edged Solon 48 to 44. Autumn Feaker led Solon with 12 points, while Bettendorf’s Kim Altman and Jayme Olson scored 15 and 14 respectively. Solon turnovers and poor fourth quarter shooting hurt the comeback bid.
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Dowling Cruises Past Marquette In Five-Player Tourney
West Des Moines Dowling dominated unranked West Point Marquette 74 to 26 in the first round. The Dowling defense forced a 15-0 start and built a 37-12 halftime lead to advance to the semifinals against Indianola. Nikole Hennigan scored 18 and Sarah Pearson 12 for Dowling.
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Iowa Hawkeyes bid farewell to seniors in emotional sendoff
Coach Tom Davis praises departing players Moses Skinner Tubbs and Davis as four-year standouts with major contributions. Moses earns an NBA tryout invite, Tubbs eyes overseas pro ball, while O’Connor is honored for four years. Iowa confirms participation in San Juan Shootout and the 1992 Amana Hawkeye Classic.
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Hawkeyes rise to No. 7 after fifth Big Ten title
Iowa climbed one spot to seventh in the AP women's basketball poll after clinching its fifth Big Ten title in six years. The 24 3 Hawkeyes benefited from weekend losses by Mississippi and Maryland and earned the Big Ten automatic NCAA berth with a win over Wisconsin. They are projected to host a second round game March 21 or 22 with a first round bye likely. Virginia remained atop the poll for a month straight.
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Mount Mercy names McCormick AD and Gavin basketball coach
Mount Mercy College president Thomas R. Feld announces promotions effective July 1. McCormick becomes acting athletic director and Gavin takes over as men's basketball coach after Dave Lapan resigns. McCormick previously led special projects and recruitment and taught golf. Gavin is a Mount Mercy graduate and former Mustang captain with prior roles in golf and sports information.
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Free throws lift Bears to tourney title
Freshmen Johnny Murdock and Tim Axley hit crucial free throws in the final seconds as Southwest Missouri State edged Tulsa 71-68 to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament title. The Bears improve to 23-7 and clinched an automatic berth.
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Bears clinch NCAA berth with late rally in win
Southwest Missouri State gains an NCAA spot as Axley scores late to break a 64 64 tie and Purdue, Tulsa stumble on final shot. La Salle wins MAAC title 77 76 over Manhattan in Albany, earning an automatic NCAA bid while Old Dominion seals CAA berth with 78 73 victory over James Madison in Richmond.
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J Haws and Vinton-Shellsburg win state bowling crowns
Cedar Rapids Jefferson wins Class AA with 2893 pins and Keokuk 2751 while Vinton-Shellsburg takes Class A with 2638 pins over Oelwein. Rob Schmidt 650 and Kirk Hauskins 608 earn all tournament honors for Jefferson. Fort Dodge and Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn claim girls titles in AA and A divisions.
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