Metro area girls basketball poised for big season
Cedar Rapids Jefferson coach Niemeyer predicted a basketball explosion and now the Metro shows its depth. Washington Alyssa Green and Kennedy Muffy Sadler lead top teams as Xavier Linn-Mar and Prairie eye title runs with strong backcourts and veteran coaching.
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Iowa Hawks face Kentucky in Guardians Classic semis
The Iowa Hawkeyes, ranked 20th, meet No. 8 Kentucky at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City aiming to boost national standing. A win could widen their fan base after weak early tournament crowds, with a potential final against No. 2 Texas or No. 14 West Virginia on Tuesday.
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Guardians Classic Showdowns Highlight Top Teams
No. 2 Texas and No. 14 West Virginia meet at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, followed by No. 20 Iowa versus No. 8 Kentucky at 8:05 p.m. Also on ESPNU at 9 p.m. is the championship bracket. Kentucky, with seven NCAA titles, eyes a deep run as senior Greg Brunner and others pursue a strong start.
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Stewart seals second NASCAR Cup title at Homestead
Tony Stewart clinched his second NASCAR Nextel Cup championship with a 15th place finish at Homestead Miami Speedway. He won the 2005 title by 35 points over Greg Biffle who took the Ford 400, edging Mark Martin. Stewart joins Jeff Gordon as the only active multi title winners.
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Bowl talk and Iowa football praise from a seasoned writer
The piece weighs bowl matchups for Iowa and Oklahoma while praising the Hawkeyes late season surge. It also highlights Chuck Schaffner of AP retiring after a long career and notes Gazette writer Tyler Lechtenberg's move into public service.
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