Craig joins Vikings after expressing fury at 49ers
Running back Roger Craig left the San Francisco 49ers for the Minnesota Vikings saying he was treated poorly and called “trash” by his former team as he agreed to a contract with high incentive bonuses. The move comes as Yale crew members were rescued in Tampa Bay after a wave swamped boats. Baseball updates include instant replay moves and top players in the IPL. Barry Bonds returned to action for the Pirates while injuries rose in Cincinnati.
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Powers has things in perspective
Northern Iowa wrestler Rich Powers stands out for attitude and unorthodox, high scoring style. The senior from Harvard Ill sits as NCAA title favorite at 177 pounds after a 25 of 27 season, with 130 career wins the program's best. He balances sport with life, aiming for best in Oklahoma City while valuing family, education, and future teaching credentials.
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Jordan leads Bulls past Heat for sixth straight win
Michael Jordan scored 37 points and sparked two fourth quarter surges guiding the Chicago Bulls to a 116-100 victory over Miami. Willie Burton and Rony Seikaly kept Miami close, but Jordan finished strong with key baskets and a dunk.
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Duke Favored To Repeat As NCAA Champion In Nevada Bets
Duke opens as a 9-5 favorite to win the NCAA tournament with Indiana 3-1 and Kansas 5-2. UCLA and Ohio State at 5-1, while Southwest Missouri State and East Tennessee State sit at 150-1. Ballys posted odds on 40 teams with 24 in a 20-1 field.
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Hawkeyes face tough NCAA path after Big Ten season
Iowa coach Davis stresses focusing on the next game as the Hawkeyes draw Texas in the NCAA opening round with a potential showdown vs Duke after loss to Michigan State. Iowa eyeing a similar 19 11 or better season while Kate Galligan earns Gatorade Iowa player of the year honors for Cedar Rapids Jefferson.
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Virginia earns first No 1 finish in final AP poll
Virginia tops the final AP women's basketball poll 1st time with Tennessee and Iowa close behind. Virginia coach Debbie Ryan notes late-season focus and postseason readiness as Iowa remains 7th at 25 3 and top seed in the Midwest regional.
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Iowa women set second round game time at Carver-Hawkeye
Seventh ranked Iowa hosts a second round NCAA women’s game at 1 30 p m Sunday at Carver Hawkeye Arena The Hawkeyes 25 3 await winner of the Southwest Missouri State 27 2 or Kansas 25 5 matchup The ticket office operates 9 a m to 4 p m Friday noon to 4 p m Saturday and opens 10 a m Sunday Doors open at noon Tickets cost 5 for adults 3 for students children and seniors and are available via the Iowa office or TicketMaster outlets No phone orders.
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Eldred roughed up as Reds win on late Oakland hit
Eric Fox plated Scott Brosius with two outs in the ninth to give Oakland a 5 4 victory over Milwaukee. Milwaukee built a 3 0 lead on Paul Molitor homering, Dante Bichette RBI, and an error. Eldred did not figure in the decision after allowing three earned on five hits.
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Rhode Island Rams eye NIT berth with Vanderbilt clash
Rhode Island guard Carlos Cofield remains pragmatic about an NCAA bid after a 20-9 season and an NIT first round against Vanderbilt. Coach Al Skinner notes the NIT pairing among 16 first-round games as several top teams await.
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