NHL 08 vs 2K8: EA Sports edges out in realism and control
Washington Post reviewer John Gaudiosi argues EA Sports NHL 08 outshines 2K Sports NHL 2K8 in realism and gameplay. EA emphasizes smarter cycling, more accessible play, richer online options, and refined dynasty modes, while 2K emphasizes speed and arcade feel with Pro Stick and Cinemotion but flawed controls.
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EA Sports
2K Sports
John Gaudiosi
The
Washington Post
Rodman retakes title with huge flop bluff in Las Vegas
Blair Rodman built a massive pot with a 9 9 on a 9 9 2 flop at the World Series of Poker final table in Las Vegas. Facing Klein Kim Bach on deep stacks, Rodman jammed $1.9 million on the river to finish with a full house and win his first bracelet.
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Blair Rodman
Las Vegas’ Rio
Amato Galasso
Rodman
Klein Kim Bach
Klein
Phil
Galasso
Amato
Bach
Cedar Rapids Knights win Saber Shoot Out title in eighth grade
DeWitt Cedar Rapids Knights eighth grade boys defeated Maquoketa 38 22 to win the Saber Shoot Out championship after routing Calamus-Wheland Mo line Ill and Bettendorf in earlier rounds.
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Dewitt
Cedar Rapids Knights
Maquoketa
Knights
Calamus-Wheatland
Moline
Ill
Bettendorf
Cedar Rapids fighter wins forms at Iowa City TKD invitational
Jeff Ryan of Cedar Rapids and Fierce Tae Kwon Do took the adult forms title at the STRIKE USSSA Invitational Tae Kwon Do Championships held at the Iowa City Recreation Center.
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Iowa City
Jeff Ryan
Cedar Rapids
Fierce
Tae Kwon Do
Run Turkey Run aids Cedar Rapids shelter at Franklin track
The annual Run Turkey Run charity event returns on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am starting and finishing at the Franklin Middle School track. The non competitive run has no entry fee. participants are asked to bring food or toiletry items for the Madge Phillips Center. For more information call 319 362 2661.
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Cedar Rapids
Franklin Middle School
Madge Phillips
Thanksgiving Shootout in Rock Island and Winter Basketball Events
Calendar lists multiple basketball tournaments from Nov to Dec across Iowa and Illinois. Notable events include St Pauls Thanksgiving Shootout in Rock Island for grades 4-8 with $125 by Nov 9, Net Fest in Ames, and Winter Blast in Davenport for various grades. Contact numbers and fees vary by event. Note: Complete calendar runs Sunday.
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Ill
Ames
Iowagames.org
Maquoketa
North Linn
Maquoketa Valley
Davenport
North Linn Lynx
C.R. Bulldogs
Williamsburg Booster Club
Run and Gun
Benton Community
Barnold
Benton
Linn-Mar
Dubuque
Mid America
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