Williams acquitted of manslaughter in limousine slayings case
Former NBA star Jayson Williams is acquitted of manslaughter in the shotgun death of Costas Christofi but convicted on four charges tied to evidence tampering and cover up. The 36 year old faces a possible sentence under five years. sentencing date pending. Separately, University of Iowa women gymnastics coach Mike Lorenzen resigns after five seasons to take a marketing role at Camp Woodward in Woodward, Pennsylvania.
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Patriots add seven free agents led by Grant Steen
The New England Patriots signed seven free agents on Thursday, including former Iowa linebacker and snapper Grant Steen who had 58 tackles and an interception last season. Steen will attend this weekend's rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough per the team's site.
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Tougher NCAA standards meet cautious ADs tone
Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby supports the NCAA reform plan stressing graduation rates and retention. Programs risk scholarships cuts and postseason bans for underperformance. Iowa posts 70 percent four year rate, football 57 percent, men's basketball 55 percent, while overall Iowa students average 64 percent. Bruce Van De Velde of ISU agrees reforms aim to hold universities accountable but notes implementation challenges and requires further analysis.
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Derby field thins as Derby odds shift amid mud filled drama
Kentucky Derby mood turns wild with 18 starters after Wimbledon and St Av eril scratched. Baffert absent for first time since 1996, Shane Sellers to ride The Cliffs Edge, while Smarty Jones gains mudder appeal and jockeys face splattered silks. Weak weather outlook, purses at 1.15 million, top rider changes loom large.
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Wickman wins rematch in 1500 at MVC Super meet
West freshman Sarah Wickman edged Nelle Trefz in 4:44.59 as Cedar Falls and City High topped team scores at Dalzell Field. City High used depth to win the team title with 106.5 points while Wickman helped West post strong relay performances.
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