Steinbrenner seeks active control of Yankees again
George Steinbrenner met with commissioner Fay Vincent to discuss resuming control of the New York Yankees. He has been barred since 1990 under an agreement tied to dealings with gambler Howard Spira, which included a $40,000 payment. Vincent said no decision was reached and more discussions will follow.
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Homeless Jepsen back in Iowa honing skills
Les Jepsen, a 7 footer and former Iowa standout, describes himself as a vagabond after two NBA seasons. He plans to play in Iowa City's Prime Time League and summer leagues in California and Utah to improve his game while awaiting the next contract status with Sacramento.
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Doran hits grand slam in ninth to lift Reds past Expos
Bill Doran slugged a ninth inning grand slam off John Wetteland, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the Montreal Expos. Wetteland blew his third save in nine chances as Cincinnati loaded the bases with one out before Doran connected for his fourth homer of the season.
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Ferry Dominates Appleton In Five No Hit For Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids pitcher Mike Ferry, an Appleton native, fired five no-hit innings in his hometown as the Reds defeated the Appleton Foxes 4 2. Ferry (3-1) allowed a run in the fifth on a walk error and sacrifice fly, then relented to a bunt single by Shane Halter ending the bid. Willie Greene drove in a run in the sixth and Cedar Rapids added two more in the ninth to win. Jason Pruitt took the loss for Appleton, dropping to 2-3, while Cedar Rapids improved to 22-12.
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Benton twins lift Bobcats to track, girls repeat title
Benton Community swept WaMac Conference events at Marion's Thomas Park. The girls ran away with 142 points, 43 ahead of Independence, while the boys edged South Tama 108-98 led by Daron Buch's 3:31.08 in the 1600 relay. Buch erased a 400 record in 50.61 as Rob Semelroth and Aaron Brecht starred in distance events.
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Countdown to Barcelona WrestleOff Sets Olympic Hopefuls
Iowa standouts Brad Penrith and Chris Campbell and former Iowa State star Kevin Jackson head a field in today’s mini tournament for the final Olympic freestyle berth. Seeds include Barry Davis and Kendall Cross as top contenders at 125.5 and 136.5 with multiple Olympians and past medalists across weight classes.
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Penguins beat Bruins as Lemieux returns in style
Mario Lemieux and Ray Bourque sparked a pivotal two game to none lead for the Penguins in the Wales Conference finals. Lemieux scored twice and assisted once while Bourque drew key penalties as Pittsburgh built momentum and Tom Barrasso starred in net. Bruins fall after Murray opens scoring.
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