Dwight eyes strong finish in final Falcons contract year
IOWA CITY Tim Dwight learns the NFL demands a contract year as he competes for a starting role with the Atlanta Falcons in 2000. The former Iowa standout, returning from 32 catches 669 yards and seven TDs last season, battles Shawn Jefferson for a three receiver set. Dwight, Iowa City High alum, says his knowledge of the offense may give him an edge.
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Dysart Rider Aims to Crown Dirt Track King in Grand National
Rich King of Dysart begins his first full year with Harley Davidson in the AMA Grand National Dirt Track Series seeking a championship and the series MVP. The 37 year old rider replaces nine time champ Scott Parker, races 600cc and 750cc XR750 bikes, and plans a coast to coast 20 race schedule starting mid May.
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Mourning Leads Heat To 87 83 Win Over Knicks
Miami center Alonzo Mourning collided with Knicks guard Charlie Ward in the third period but recovered to hit the final two field goals sealing an 87 83 victory in the second round opener. Mourning voiced caution about the series pace.
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Heat take early series lead in spiral matchup with Knicks
Heat edge Knicks 85 83 in Miami to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven. Mourning delivered the late go ahead basket with 41.8 seconds left and then again sealed it with 5.6 seconds remaining. Ewing and Mourning led the scoring and the bruising rivalry produced 14 lead changes and 11 ties.
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DeHaven Claims Sole U S Olympic Marathon Berth
Rod DeHaven of Madison Wisconsin won the U S Olympic marathon trials in 2 15 30 despite heat and humidity to become the lone qualifier from a 99 starter field. Pe ter De La Cerda pushed the pace while Christine Clark earlier topped the women but only two berths were earned.
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Coe earns berth in regional playoffs
Coe College softball upset defending national champion Simpson 3-2 to win the first game of a three team playoff for the Iowa Conference two NCAA Division III Midwest Region berths. Paige Stamp Sharyn Swartout and Tiffany Tiedtke led the offense as Central followed with bunting to set up the victory.
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Kohawks Clinch D III Softball Regional Berth In Close Run
The Kohawks beat their heat fatigue to win 7-2 securing an automatic regional berth as NCAA D III softball committee prepared to announce eight regional pairings late Sunday in Minneapolis Regional sites will be chosen with Coe and Simpson amid bids Simpson 39 6 and Central 39 8 among leading teams Regional champions advance to Salem Virginia May 18-22 Coach Timmons Stamp voiced confidence after a tough stretch and Swarout delivered a two run homer for Coe
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