Malone defense lifts Lakers past Spurs in series clincher
Karl Malone shifted to a defensive role at age 40, restricting Tim Duncan as the Los Angeles Lakers sealed the series with an 88-76 win over San Antonio. Duncan shot 7 of 18 after aggressive double teams. Shaquille O'Neal joined in the interior effort as LAL advanced toward another title run.
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IOC weighs finalists for 2012 Olympics host race
Nine cities remain in contention as IOC executive board trims candidates. Paris London Madrid and New York appear likely to advance with Havana dropped. Moscow Rio Istanbul and Leipzig remain on the bubble while Singapore will pick the winner in July 2005.
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Hawkeyes Head to Regionals Fifth Straight Season
Iowa earns a fifth consecutive NCAA regional berth as the No. 5 seed in Region V at Lincoln Nebraska May 20 23. They face No. 4 seed Mississippi in the first round at 3 p.m. Iowa holds a 38 22 record and tied for second in the Big Ten while making their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance. California Nebraska and Florida Atlantic are top three seeds with Creighton Lehigh among others.
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Williams and Roach win Big Ten track titles
Iowa senior Shellene Williams won the 400 meters at the Big Ten Championships in Lafayette Ind to claim her fourth career conference title with a 52.97 clocking, breaking Purdue’s record. Freshman Peaches Roach cleared 5-11 to win the high jump as the Iowa women placed tenth in the team standings.
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Peterson Leads Iowa With Third in 400 Meter Hurdles
Russ Peterson earned Iowa's best finish by placing third in the 400 meter hurdles. The Hawkeyes head to the NCAA Midwest Regional on May 28 and 29, with 23 Iowa athletes qualified for the meet.
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Simpson Storm Earn NCAA Regional Bid In Close Wartburg Win
Simpson winds down Wartburg with a 6 4 victory to clinch the Iowa Conference title and a spot in the NCAA Division III regional tournament. Beavers slammed the door with a strikeout as Wartburg pressed to force regionals.
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Gruber Plans Return From Australia After Hand Heals
Gruber, a Northern Iowa star, plans to come home in October after his season in Australia ends. He played with a broken wrist during the Missouri Valley and NCAA tournaments and aims to recover fully before returning to the United States.
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Brands Sees Strong US Wrestler Lineup For World Team Tryouts
Iowa ties lead a National team with Mike Zadick Chris Bono Joe Heskett Cael Sanderson and Steve Mocco as contenders for the U S squad. Brands credits international experience for the team strength and says the group thrives on seizing moments.
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