Harden option exercised by Cubs after midseason trade
The Chicago Cubs picked up Rich Harden s 7 million option for next year after acquiring the hard throwing right hander from Oakland on July 8 He was the losing pitcher in Game 3 of the NL playoff sweep by the Dodgers Harden finished 10 2 with a 2 07 ERA in 25 starts between the Athletics and Cubs this season He was 5 1 with a 1 77 ERA in 12 Cubs starts while battling prior arm problems.
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Bowlsby’s Mother Patricia Bowlsby Dies of Cancer
Patricia Pat Bowlsby 78 mother of former University of Iowa athletics director Bob Bowlsby died Tuesday after a cancer battle. Funeral set for Friday at Westminster Church in Waterloo with visitation today 4 to 8 PM at Locke Funeral Home. Messages to be left on funeral home site.
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Meet the Riders Matt Tennyson joins roster
Matt Tennyson is the 40th overall pick in the 2008 USHL Entry Draft. He played 58 NAHL games for the Texas Tornado last season with four goals and 10 assists and is one of two Californians on the roster alongside Darren Rowe who will play college hockey at Western Michigan.
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Iowa Football To Play or Not to Play
Iowa linebacker A J Edds endured a bench start before earning a starting role this season. Iowa’s roster includes seven true freshmen contributing, led by Trent Mossbrucker Jewel Hampton and defensive back Shaun Prater among others. Coach Kirk Ferentz defends early action as part of a long season with more football ahead. Iowa visits Indiana with kickoff at 11 a m Saturday on Big Ten Network.
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Freshman class makes immediate impact for Hawkeyes
Iowa's four freshmen Kamille Wahlin Hannah Draxton Kelly Krei and Shante Jones have emerged as key contributors under coach Lisa Bluder as the Hawkeyes aim to defend the Big Ten title and reach the NCAA tournament. Senior Megan Skouby notes their talent and growth ahead of the 2008-09 season.
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Drake hires Mark Phelps as new basketball coach
Mark Phelps, 42, takes over at Drake after leaving Arizona State to replace Keno Davis. He describes fits, expectations rising from last season's 28 5 Missouri Valley title run and NCAA bid. He dated Alyssa, married in May, and admires Herb Sendek for his detail oriented approach.
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