Sweeney released by Twins seeks return to majors
Former Cedar Rapids Xavier standout Ryan Sweeney was cut by the Minnesota Twins on Friday as he attempts a big league comeback after sitting out last season. The 31-year-old outfielder owns a .276 career average in 2118 at bats across 682 games over nine seasons, hitting .270 in 16 spring games with four doubles and four RBIs. He walked six times and struck out five in spring, opening to join another club before opening day.
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Iowa basketball players honored on All-District teams
University of Iowa senior Jarrod Uthoff and junior Peter Jok earned first and second team honors in District 7. Wes Washpun of Northern Iowa earned second team in District 16, while Georges Niang and Monte Morris of Iowa State earned first team in District 8. A banquet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on April 14 offers limited tickets.
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Peter Jok
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Georges Niang
Monte Morris
Northern Iowa
Wes Washpun
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Jefferson
Washington
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Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hawkeyesports.com
Coaching award for Trinity Lutheran coach Mueller at NLBT
Mark Muller of Trinity Lutheran boys basketball received the Tom Schultz Coaching Award on March 20 during the National Lutheran Basketball Tournament in Valparaiso Indiana. The ceremony highlighted Muller's leadership and team success at the event this year.
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Valparaiso
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Cedar Rapids RoughRiders inch toward a key USHL goal
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders beat the U S National Team Development Program U 17 squad 3 1 at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena to inch closer to the league lead. Coach Mark Carlson deflects talk of any title while noting five games remain including a showdown at Dubuque. The Riders stand 37 13 5 with 79 points, seven clear of second place in the Eastern Conference.
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Team USA
Jacob Tortora
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
Niang leads Iowa State in season-ending Sweet 16 loss
No 4 seed Iowa State falls 84 71 to No 1 seed Virginia in Chicago after Georges Niang pours in 30 points eight rebounds and four assists. Despite a late rally the Cyclones cannot overcome a 12 2 start that put them in an early hole as Virginia dominates early and builds a large first half lead. Niang departs to a standing ovation embracing coach Steve Prohm in his final game with ISU.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Chicago
Virginia Pounds ISU To Reach Midwest Final
Virginia, the No. 1 seed in the Midwest, dominated inside at Chicago's United Center to beat Iowa State 84 71. Seven footer Tobey and 6 8 Gill combined for 41 points as ISU saw its defense exposed and missed key 3s late.
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Gazette Community Corner and In Studio Guests
Gazette notes sport segments featuring UNI players Wes Washpun and Matt Bohannon on On Iowa Live with Kirkwood and Linn-Mar teams. The program airs Monday at 6 30 p m from 1st Avenue Draught House and on KCRG 9 2.
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