Richards prepares for ACL surgery and eight months rehab
Iowa guard Lindsay Richards underwent knee surgery to remove screws and clean bone spurs ahead of scheduled ACL reconstruction in January. The junior guard hopes to return to the Hawkeyes after eight months of rehabilitation, weighing a possible 2006 07 season. Northern Iowa center Kim Hansen will miss her final season due to recurrent knee injury and will serve as a student assistant.
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Monarchs win first WNBA title in hard-nosed finale
Sacramento capitalized on defense to beat the Connecticut Sun 62 59 in Game 4 and claim its inaugural WNBA championship. Yolanda Griffith posted 14 points and 10 rebounds as Ticha Penicheiro iced the win with a late free throw.
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Kennedy Regina set to clash in IGCA Preseason Shootout
Kennedy and Regina prepare for season opener November 19 in a Cedar Rapids doubleheader. Kennedy returns three starters, led by Muffy Sadler who has committed to Binghamton, while Nikki Fleck stars for Regina, coming off a 20 win season. Jefferson and Mount Pleasant also featured.
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Wie turning pro may come before World Championship
Signs point to Michelle Wie turning pro before the Samsung World Championship next month as her final LPGA event of the year. Her father BJ Wie stressed no firm decision has been made while Golf World reports a pro declaration before month’s end to minimize distractions.
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Chicago Sky name chosen for WNBA team
Chicago announced the new WNBA franchise will be named the Sky with light blue and yellow colors. The team had no nickname since February when Michael Alter secured the expansion franchise.
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