Iowa selects Lillis and Nixt for Ray Award honors
Women's basketball star Jennie Lillis earns the Robert F. Ray Award for academic and athletic leadership after a 1,700 point 800 rebound career milestone. Wrestler Tyler Nixt and gymnast Stephanie Gran named to CoSIDA academic all-American district VII at-large team.
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Colorado Reinstates Suspended Football Coach Gary Barnett
University of Colorado President Betsy Hoffman announced the reinstitution of suspended football coach Gary Barnett, asserting no intent to harm the university and blaming isolated incidents for the scandal. She pledged measures to prevent a recurrence of improper recruiting practices involving alcohol and sexual conduct.
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Byron Scott Named Next Hornets Coach
New Orleans announces Byron Scott will coach the Hornets after he accepted the job on ESPN where he is an analyst. Owner George Shinn and a team spokesman did not comment. The report places the NBA playoff game Indiana at Detroit at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
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Bryant shines as Lakers edge Wolves in Game 4
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points hours after a Colorado court appearance to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 92-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shaquille O'Neal added 19 points and 19 rebounds as L A took a 3-1 series lead with Showtime moments.
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Mount Vernon senior works to spark 2A team title bid
Mount Vernon senior Chris de Laubenfels enters the Drake Stadium meet without a routine prep, focused on the 800 1600 and 3200. He targets a strong start while his team chases a tight 2A title with North Fayette and Cherokee within four points.
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Cool Cougars ride system into state
Cedar Rapids Kennedy rode a disciplined system to a 2 0 substate final win over Cedar Rapids Prairie at Kingston Stadium. Scott Erie and Matt Zirretta scored as Kennedy improved to 17 2 and earned a state bid, drawing Des Moines Roosevelt in Muscatine next Friday at 8 15 p.m.
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