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By Baxter Holmes, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Two men tied to reputed Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger came to collect money. “I knew one of the guys,” says…
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MILWAUKEE — Well, that perfect preseason record against the Milwaukee Bucks didn’t mean much now, did it? The Minnesota Timberwolves won both meetings in that…
By Joseph Goodman, McClatchy Newspapers – MIAMI — The scoreboard broke during crucial minutes of the fourth quarter on Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena. It was pretty much the only thing rusty…
By Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press – DETROIT — They had a chance, and after playing from behind much of the game and committing six turnovers, a chance is all they…
Marc Morehouse, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Coaches don’t wring their hands over things that aren’t in their control. So, when Iowa offensive coordinator Ken O’Keefe was informed…
By Charles F. Gardner, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A disastrous third quarter ruined the Milwaukee Bucks’ opening night. The Bucks led by 11 points at halftime and nearly overcame…
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS — The Timberwolves bade farewell to their overtime lockout summer and, on the day after Christmas, greeted the future with Monday night’s season-opening 104-100…
By K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune OAKLAND, Calif. — The only late-game drama that unfolded Monday night at Oracle Arena was whether the Bulls would commit the most turnovers in the Tom…
Early Bird Mixed 12/23/11 (4 person team) High team scratch game – K O Construction 809 High team scratch series – K O Construction 2,214 High Individual games 1. Justin…
The UNI Panthers (10-2 overall) will begin Missouri Valley Conference play on the road at Illinois State (8-3 overall) on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. in Normal, Ill. TIPPING OFF……
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis on a one-year, $3 million contract. Marquis, 33, was 8-5, 3.95 ERA (120.2…
IOWA CITY, Iowa – – A pair of University of Iowa men’s basketball players earned weekly recognition today. Forward Aaron White was tabbed the Big Ten Freshman of the Week…
Ray Richardson, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. – There are certain intangibles Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman will be looking for during this abbreviated and challenging 66-game season. But none are more…
Marc Morehouse, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Raised and purplish, the scar on Tyler Nielsen’s left hand could serve as a map for his career at Iowa. Appropriately,…
Jim Polzin, The Wisconsin State Journal The men’s basketball teams in the Big Ten Conference are done being bullies to the rest of the country for a while. It’s time for…
John E. Hoover, Tulsa World, Okla. In some ways, Oklahoma already trails Iowa in the chase for the Insight Bowl trophy. The Hawkeyes arrived in Phoenix on Thursday, got practices in…
By Michael Hunt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel GREEN BAY, Wis. — None of these gifts will be returned this week to greater Fox Valley merchants: (PHOTO: Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) brings down Green Bay Packers running…
By Tom Silverstein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – GREEN BAY, Wis. — At 14-1, the Green Bay Packers are imperfect both in record and in form, not quite the team that roars…
By Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel – DALLAS — That victory the Miami Heat were looking for last June in Dallas? They found it Sunday. That additional element to make the game…
By Jerry Zgoda, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS — There is — quite possibly for the first time since Latrell Sprewell wondered aloud just how he would feed his family on $21…
Sunday Night Mixed League Rose Bowl 12/18/11 Team High Series Candy Bar 1489 Team High Game Candy Bar 524 Individual High Series Male Terry Shoafstall 573 Individual High Series Female…
Marc Morehouse, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In his last outing, Marvin McNutt got a taste of life in the NFL. Against NFL-caliber corner Alfonzo Dennard, McNutt…
Ray Richardson, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. – Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman has spent so much time working on fundamentals with the team – specifically, ballhandling and defense – that he…
By Jonathan Tamari, The Philadelphia Inquirer ARLINGTON, Texas — The Philadelphia Eagles had the lead, but they were out of the playoffs. Michael Vick found Brent Celek for a touchdown on…
By Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press DETROIT — This is what the playoffs look like. Chris Houston dousing Jim Schwartz with the icy contents of a Gatorade bucket. A parade of…
By Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Often this season, the Lions’ offensive has either started fast and then sputtered or fallen behind early and surged late. Neither was the…
By Matthew Barrows, McClatchy Newspapers SEATTLE — Alex Smith, criticized all season for being a game manager instead of a game winner, shot back Saturday. With his 49ers reeling and the…
By Dan Wiederer, Star Tribune LANDOVER, Md. — In many ways, Christmas 2011 for the Minnesota Vikings should have been defined by an inspiring slogan, an 11-word adage delivered by Joe…
By Joseph Goodman, McClatchy Newspapers Merry Christmas, basketball fans. It’s time to unwrap the NBA. After a long and frustrating lockout that threatened to alienate its fans, the NBA begins its…
By Chip Scoggins, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS — Sports bars and living rooms across the Twin Cities simultaneously erupted Thursday night in a deliciously ironic mixture of joy, hope and anticipation.…
By La Velle E. Neal III, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) – MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins didn’t plan to add to their payroll for 2012. The plan was to reduce it. The Twins…
By Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – GREEN BAY, Wis. — Marshall Newhouse made the necessary performance jump from his first to second season that coach Mike McCarthy deems crucial in…
By Marc Morehouse, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Dec. 24–SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If there was a grieving process for suspended running back Marcus Coker, it appears to be over.…
John Bohnenkamp, The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa – IOWA CITY – Iowa’s women’s basketball team made a school-record 14 3-pointers in Thursday’s game against Mississippi Valley State. The Hawkeyes needed every…
Scott Dochterman, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – “We’ve said all along that the way to grow the brand is we need to capture people’s imagination.” — Iowa State Athletics Director…
Monday Scratch: John Schachel 236-632 series Scott Radcliff 244-615 series Kevin Johnson 211,257,233-701 series Cody Brandau 267,182,265-714 series Devin Broerman 233,201,226-660 series 7-10 Trio league: Kevin Wolff 245, 276,…
Scott Dochterman, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – IOWA CITY — Devyn Marble has surprised many people with his play during the non-conference portion of Iowa’s schedule. In 13 games, including…
Scott Dochterman, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa – IOWA CITY — Twice the Iowa men’s basketball team blew seven-point leads Thursday night against Boise State. Instead of buckling under pressure,…
Over The Hill 12/20/11 (4 person team) High Scratch Game 1. Gene Roberts 234 2. Ed Gutzmer 215 3. Don Wickwire 203 1. Mary Miller 212 2. Veronica James 200…
Q. That was a clean half of basketball. One turnover in the second half, five overall. You must be happy. COACH McCAFFERY: I think when you’re going to beat a…
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