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SOCHI, Russia (AP) ? Forget the parkas and stocking hats. Sunscreen and shades are the must-have items at the Sochi "Winter" Games.The temperature soared to 63 degrees (17 degrees Celsius) on Wednesday, prompting Olympic visitors to grab a nap on a bench outside a venue or hit the nearby beach for some impromptu sunbathing and even a dip in the Black Sea."I think it should always be like this," said Yuri ...

Warriors defeat Pioneers 87-43The Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment boys? basketball team could not keep up with Van Buren and was defeated 87-43 Tuesday at the Maharishi Fieldhouse.After losing to Van Buren 107-25 earlier this season, MSAE dealt with the full court pressure brought on by the Warriors much better.Surya Sawhney finished with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) ? Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg found it tough to come up with positives in the 11th-ranked Cyclones? worst loss in three seasons.Iowa State fell behind by double digits midway through the first half and never recovered, falling 102-77 at West Virginia on Monday night.It was the most lopsided loss for Iowa State since a 23-point setback at Texas in January 2011.?It was pretty much, start ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) ? The gold market enjoyed big gains at the Sochi Olympics on Wednesday, getting an unexpected boost from the women's downhill.Tina Maze of Slovenia and Dominique Gisin of Switzerland were declared co-gold medalists, the first time in Olympic Alpine history a race was won in a tie.On a day that had little to do with winter ? temperatures hit 63 degrees (17 C) ? the two friends covered the ...

Men's BasketballSyracuse is a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll for the second straight week while SMU moved into the Top 25 for the first time in almost three decades.The Orange (23-0) received all 65 first-place votes from the national media panel Monday. Arizona, Florida, Wichita State, San Diego State and Villanova remained second through sixth. Wichita State (25-0) is the only ...

Saturday at Washington High School six area high schools? varsity wrestling teams met for the Sectional Wrestling Tournament for Class 2A. Columbus Community, Fairfield, Mediapolis, Mid-Prairie, Washington and West Burlington/Notre Dame met with two spots in Tuesday?s Regional Duals and individual spots in Districts on Saturday on the line.Mediapolis finished as the Sectionals Champion with a team score of ...

The Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment boys? basketball team defeated New London 52-44 in overtime Friday at the Maharishi Fieldhouse.Giovanni Cingire tied the game for MSAE with a turn around jumper in the lane in the closing minute of the game. Surya Sawhney, who finished with 23 points, 15 rebounds, six blocks and three steals, made seven free throws in overtime to seal the win.Cingire finished ...

Mixed Martial Arts fighter Spencer Drish of Fairfield stands with his manager Nate Williams (left) and his teammate Skylar Messer (right) after winning his match against Ben Halder at the Midwest Cage Championship 51, Jan. 24 in Des Moines. His next fight is at a tournament in Peoria, Ill. on Feb. 15. After that, Drish will fight for the Midwest Cage Championship title at MCC53 vs. Topher Fannon.

Missouri All-American Michael Sam says he is gay, and the defensive end could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL.In interviews with ESPN, The New York Times and Outsports that were published Sunday, Sam said he came out to all his teammates and coaches at Missouri in August.?I am an openly, proud gay man,? he said.Sam will participate in the NFL combine later this month in Indianapolis and is ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) ? It's an issue that comes up in the early days of almost every Olympics: What to do about those empty seats and lack of buzz?It's the case again in Sochi, with some senior Olympic officials voicing concern about less-than-capacity crowds and a dearth of spectator enthusiasm.One International Olympic Committee member suggested Monday that school children and unarmed soldiers be let in to help ...

The Pilcher family was recognized Saturday at the Southern Iowa Classic wrestling tournament in Fairfield for being highly involved in Fairfield High School wrestling as participants and supporters. The children in front are Landen Pilcher (left) and Keegan Pilcher. The back row is, from left, Emily Greenfield, Tylor Pilcher, Jesse Pilcher, Suella Pilcher, Gene Pilcher and Beth Pilcher. Jacob Pilcher and Courtney ...

Cardinal High School baseball coach Tom Hallgren will be holding baseball player/parent clinics over the next two months at Cardinal Middle SchoolHitting clinics will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 and March 6, 20, and 27.Pitching and hitting clinics will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25, March 4, 11, and 25.Clinics should only last one hour. Each clinic is $8 or $25 for all four clinics.For more information or to ...