Sports

Prosecutors explain weakness in Fiesta Bowl cases

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

PHOENIX (AP) ? The sentencing of the former Fiesta Bowl chief executive marks the end of criminal cases arising from a scandal that led to guilty pleas by six bowl employees but only one prison sentence.Former bowl leader John Junker was sentenced Thursday in state court in Phoenix to probation for his acknowledged role in an illegal campaign contribution scheme. A week ago, he was sentenced in federal court to ...

Ashton, Kelly to attend Boys State

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Maison Ashton and Payton Kelly are good friends and there?s nothing better than spending time with a friend.They will be hanging out a lot this summer when they represent Mt. Pleasant American Legion Post #58 at the Iowa American Legion Hawkeye Boys State June 11-16 at Camp Dodge in Johnston.According to the American Legion of Iowa website, Iowa American Legion Hawkeye Boys ...

The News features new look, design

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News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

Without change there is no innovation, creativity or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable. ? William PollardSimply by looking at today?s edition of the paper, it?s obvious we?ve introduced some changes. The most notable of these is the narrower width of our pages. The narrower width has become an industry standard in recent ...

Fairfield boys prepare for new track season

ALLYUS FRITZ/Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

The Fairfield boys? track and field team comes into the 2014 season looking to replace 15 seniors from last year?s team.Two of those seniors in particular left behind rather large shoes to fill. Daniel Schwarz was the state champion in the high jump, while Jonny Swanson placed third at the state meet in the 110-meter hurdles and eighth in the 400-meter hurdles.Fairfield boys? track coach Brian Dunlap is looking ...

Intriguing stories behind the action in NCAAs

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

The start of the NCAA tournament is arguably the best week on the sports calendar, filled with great teams, exciting games, star players and, usually, plenty of upsets.Mixed in with all the action are some interesting subplots, lots of little side stories within the bigger picture of who wins and loses ? like a Big East reunion, a player who became close friends with a cancer-stricken girl and some Omaha ...

Men's final four predictions from the Ledger, local coaches

ALLYUS FRITZ/Ledger sports editor

Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

With N.C. State, Albany, Tennessee and Cal Poly now officially in the field of 64, it?s time to ask the all important question: Who ya got? The Ledger and local coaches offer final four predictions.Allyus Fritz ? Ledger sports editor: Florida, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Louisville. Championship Game: Florida 71, Louisville 66Andy Hallman ? Ledger news editor: Florida, Michigan State, Arizona, Louisville. ...

An international bond

N/A News Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News Quiet.That?s how Hermela Adnew described her first impression of Mt. Pleasant.?I?m from the city, its always loud and hectic,? she said. What she missed most from the noise were the different languages. ?I come from a country that has about 18 different languages, which we don?t have here.?Adnew, a native of Ethiopia, is one of 80 international students representing 26 ...

Coming home: Phil Jackson is Knicks? new president

N/A Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

NEW YORK (AP) ? Phil Jackson is back in New York, providing the Knicks stability, championship-building ideas and a link to the franchise?s best days.Now they need him to get some good players.Jackson was introduced Tuesday as team president of the Knicks, in the midst of another difficult season and with no easy path to a quick fix.But Jackson has won here before, done plenty of it since and says a couple of ...

McCaffery in Iowa for son?s surgery before game

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) ? Iowa coach Fran McCaffery will be in and out of Dayton as the Hawkeyes get ready for their first NCAA tournament game in eight years.He had a flight arranged to Iowa City on Tuesday night so he could be with 13-year-old son Patrick, who is having surgery on today to remove a thyroid tumor. The coaching staff will lead the team through its morning meeting and a light practice while he?s ...

Iowa sees Vols rally to 78-65 OT win at First Four

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

Ahead nearly the entire game, Iowa couldn?t finish it off in regulation. Then, the Hawkeyes couldn?t make a shot in overtime.This NCAA tournament loss is going to sting for a long time.With forward Jarnell Stokes using his 280 pounds to dominate inside and a highly regarded defense finally locking in, Tennessee pulled off the first amazing comeback of the NCAA tournament on Wednesday night.Stokes opened ...

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Disc golf, Earth run, Ide Gymnastics, Iowa Hawkeyes, Iowa State

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

Fairfield disc golf tournament next SaturdayThe Fairfield Open disc golf tournament will be played Saturday, March 22 at Chautauqua Park.Registration is from 8-9:50 a.m. and there will be a player meeting at 9:50 a.m. Tee-off will begin at 10 a.m.Prices range from $25-$60 depending on the division. The event is two rounds of 18 holes.Contact John Shaw at 319-470-6938 for more information. Pre-registration is ...

Trojans earn awards at basketball banquet

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Sports Sep. 30, 2018 9:53 pm2565d ago

The Fairfield boys? basketball team held its end of the year banquet Monday at Fairfield Middle School.Coach Tyler Miklo awarded 10 varsity letters this season. The team?s six seniors, Keith Burns, Matt Carr, Landon Gamrath, Vince Horras, Joe Hietpas and Jordan Whitney, were awarded a varsity letter and a captain?s pin.Junior Federico Ferretti, sophomores Jordan Reid and Alex Crile and freshmen Cameron Baumann ...