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SOCHI, Russia (AP) ? They?re designed to celebrate a millennium of Russian might and this country?s modern rebound, and kick off two weeks of extraordinary human endeavors and planetary sportsmanship. But the ceremony opening the Sochi Olympics on Friday, more than anything, will be about one man: Vladimir Putin.He charmed and strong-armed his way to hosting the games at a summer beach resort that he envisioned ...

IOWA CITY (AP) ? Iowa couldn?t hit a 3 or get the defensive stops it needed, and stars Devyn Marble and Aaron White were outplayed by Ohio State?s Aaron Craft.The Hawkeyes have now lost back-to-back home games ? and their hopes for a Big Ten title are slipping away.Craft had 17 points with six assists and six steals to help Ohio State upset 17th-ranked Iowa 76-69 on Tuesday night for its third win in four ...

The Inferno 12 and under soccer team played at the Iowa Games Jan. 25-26 and went undefeated, earning a gold medal. The team is, from left, front row: Ethan Heckenberg, Xavier Zapijimpanga, Eli Moore, Drake Drish; back row: Dagan Burnett, Landen Schafer, David Rojo and Chance Swan. Coach Roland Hekker stands behind his team.

IOWA CITY (AP) ? Iowa says that St. Louis-area running back Markel Smith has finally signed his letter of intent.Smith was ranked as a four-star back by recruiting publication Scout.com and is considered one of the best prospects in Iowa?s latest class. But Smith got snowed in during a retreat and wasn?t able to officially join the Hawkeyes until today.Smith was a first-team all-state selection in each of the ...

The Fairfield bowling team had a successful Saturday hosting the Mt. Pleasant Panthers.The boys? team won 2,815-2,535 and the girls? team won a close match 2,219-2,167. Brayden Miller took his turn leading the team by bowling a round one 434. His game two 267 was the high score of the day.?Our boys continue to improve and are really starting to work well together as a team,? coach Lisa Greenig said. ?It?s ...

SEISC shootout games announcedThe SEI Super Conference girls? basketball shootout matchups have been scheduled.The shootout games will pair the first place team in the North Division against the first place team in the South Division. Also, the second place teams in each division through the 10th place teams will play each other.New London (12-6) will play at Pekin (13-4). Cardinal (7-9) will play at Highland ...

The Fairfield Middle School seventh-grade basketball team is, from left, front row: manager Bailey Travis, manager Sophie Wallerich, Jenna Wickenkamp, Madison Kraemer, Ellie Baker, Mady Adkins, manager Olivia Jones, manager Alexis Jones; middle row: Lura Gamrath, Mia Ellis, Jillian Dunlap, Blair Bowman, Ashley Bloomquist, Olivia Roberts, Jordan Brandt, Jaiden Hainline; back row: Coach Taylor Hjerleid, Kara ...

NEW YORK (AP) ? Just over half of Americans surveyed plan to watch or follow the Winter Olympics, according to an Associated Press-GfK Poll, and one-third of respondents say they have only a little or no confidence about Russia?s ability to safeguard safety at the Sochi Games that start this week.The likely audience for the Olympics is on the older side, with 65 percent age 50 or over planning to follow the ...

The Van Buren boys? and girls? basketball teams traveled Monday to Eldon to face the rival Comets.The Warrior boys, who defeated Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont by 30 on Saturday, won 84-45.Thomas Fitzsimmons led Van Buren with 24 points. Garrett Saunders scored 19. Caleb Durflinger led Cardinal with 22 points.Van Buren (15-2) will play Friday at Central Lee. Cardinal (7-9) is scheduled to host Harmony tonight.Th...

Robinson earns first place finish Ross Robinson of Fairfield competed in the spot shot, the 10-meter dribble and the target pass on Jan. 25 at the District Special Olympic Basketball skills competition in Burlington.He finished in first place in his division and will represent Fairfield in the State Mid-Winter Tournament to be held March 14 and 15 in Iowa City. Van Buren girls fall to Fort MadisonThe Van ...

MSAE loses in BurlingtonThe Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment boys? basketball team lost Monday at Burlington Notre Dame 71-25.Giovanni Cingire led the Pioneers with nine points. Suraj Pullapantulla finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal. David Fleshman scored four points.The Pioneers are scheduled to host Danville tonight. Trojan wrestlers compete at homeFairfield JV ...

What looked to be Fairfield?s toughest matchup of the season on paper proved to be exactly that on the court.The Trojan girls? basketball team lost on the road at Cedar Rapids Kennedy 71-31 Saturday. The Cougars had been ranked in the top 10 in Class 5A up until two losses knocked them out of the rankings last week.Fairfield (9-8) could not handle Stephanie Botkin and Morgan Martin, who each scored 18 points to ...