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Zach Johnson takes first-round lead in this week's PGA event

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:06:00 CDT

Iowa native Zach Johnson shot a 6-under-par 64 today to take the first-round lead at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

Thursday's High School Baseball

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:05:00 CDT

MART.-ST. MARYS 13, OSKALOOSA 3 J.D. Nielsen hit a pair of home runs and drove in two runs for top-ranked Martensdale-St. Marys, which has won back-to-back games since having its 88-game winning streak snapped. D.M.

Thursday's high school soccer

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:03:00 CDT

Thursday's High School Softball

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:57:00 CDT

WINTERSET 3, CRESTON 2 Sam Nicholson hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 11th inning. WAUKEE 1-1, SE POLK 0-5 Kylie Mickelson tossed a no-hitter in game one. Hannah Parker launched a three-run homer in game two. VAN METER 14, W.C.

N.Y. Jets chant 'Lolo, Lolo' when fellow virgin Tebow enters locker room

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:24:00 CDT

Olympian Lolo Jones of Des Moines was a topic of conversation in the New York Jets locker room Thursday. The Jets were ribbing quarterback Tim Tebow about the hurdles star.

Gymnastics: Chow has two juniors in hunt for berth at 2016 Summer Olympics

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:23:00 CDT

Gymnastics always commands more attention during Olympic years.

Martensdale-St. Marys suspends player for obscene gesture

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:48:00 CDT

Martensdale-St. Marys' loss on Tuesday night continues to sting. Blue Devils senior infielder Robert Walker was suspended for Thursday's game because of his actions following the team's 4-3 loss to Des Moines East two days earlier.

Iowa Speedway: Former owners file countersuit against Clement family

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:38:00 CDT

The legal battle between the past and present ownership groups of Iowa Speedway has taken another turn. Attorneys for Manaco Corp. and Manatts Inc.

Boys' golf champions back to defend

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:38:00 CDT

State boys' golf meets tee off today at noon and Saturday at 8 a.m. in Ames, Livermore and Panora. Class 3-A defending team champion Clear Lake arrives in Ames after shooting a 306, tied for the lowest qualifying round in all classes.

State Boys' Tennis: Runners-up chase crowns

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:22:00 CDT

The boys' tennis singles and doubles state competition will be held today and Saturday in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.

I-Cubs lose at home to Tacoma; Rizzo to be shipped?

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:42:00 CDT

There's a possibility he'll be promoted to the Chicago Cubs by the time the triple-A team returns to Des Moines on June 7.

Theft charges dropped against Iowa State football player Thomas

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:32:00 CDT

Theft charges have been dropped against Iowa State defensive back Matthew Rashad Thomas because of insufficient evidence.

Iowa State football: 7 Cyclones named to Phil Steele's all-Big 12 team

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:24:00 CDT

Iowa State linebacker A.J. Klein has been named a fourth-team All-American by Phil Steele's 2012 College Football Preview.

Horse racing: Outta Tune goes for fifth straight win in Prairie Express

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:36:00 CDT

A press release from Prairie Meadows:

Iowa football: 8 Hawkeyes named to Phil Steele's all-Big Ten teams

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:24:00 CDT

Receiver Keenan Davis and defensive back Micah Hyde were named first team, while linebacker James Morris was named to the second team.

Iowa Barnstormers: Backup QB learns ropes from starter

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:00 CDT

Dieker, the Iowa Barnstormers' backup quarterback, returns to the sidelines tonght to await his next opportunity. Raterink is healthy again and will return to the lineup for the Barnstormers' Arena Football League matchup with the Spokane Shock at 7p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.

See what sporting events are on TV this weekend

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:51:00 CDT

ARENA FOOTBALL

Chow: Gabby Douglas could be all-arounder at London Games

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:38:00 CDT

Gabby Douglas of West Des Moines has shown the potential to be the most dynamic all-around gymnast in America. Her next competition is Saturday.

28 Photos: Gabby Douglas ultimate gallery

High schools: Updated All-Sports Awards standings announced

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:02:00 CDT

Iowa City West, Dubuque Wahlert and Davenport Assumption maintained their top spots in the All-Sports Award standings following the state track meet.

Des Moines lands National Junior High Finals Rodeo

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:54:00 CDT

Des Moines tourism officials say the organization based its decision, in part, on the opportunity to compete in a climate-controlled indoor arena for the first time.

This week's high school roundup

Wed, 02 May 2012 23:30:00 CDT

BASEBALL

Boys' soccer: Hoover captures substate win over rival Roosevelt

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:11:00 CDT
Hoover and Roosevelt soccer teams collide in matches that leave players bruised and bloodied.

Wednesday's boys' substate soccer semifinals

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:46:00 CDT
Ankeny 4, SE Polk 0 Austin Gochneaur had a hat trick to lead the fourth-ranked Hawks to a victory over their CIML Central Conference rival in a Class 3-A substate semifinal on Wednesday at Ankeny.

Baseball: Mason City team shows it's alive, well

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:23:00 CDT
Ryan Erickson and his teammates played in the shadows of a Mason City senior class that came within a win of a state baseball championship. Now, its their turn to shine.

Iowa Speedway designer Wallace surprised to claim Hall of Fame spot

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:00:00 CDT
Rusty Wallace figured there would come a time when his racing resume warranted a spot in NASCAR's Hall of Fame. He didn't expect it would happen so soon.

Iowa Cubs: Young pitcher Raley struggles in loss

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:56:00 CDT

Brooks Raley is the youngest pitcher on the Iowa Cubs' staff, and it showed Wednesday during his triple-A debut.

Wartburg women's track vying for title of 'best ever'

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:20:00 CDT
As the NCAA DivisionIII outdoor track and field meet starts today in Claremont, Calif., a question raised by Wartburg assistant coach Steve Johnson could begin to be answered.

Hawkeye announcer Gary Dolphin: Cancer-free and �ready to go'

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:33:00 CDT

Forty-two radiation treatments later, Dolphin is excited about beginning his 16th consecutive Iowa broadcasting season when the Hawkeyes face Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
44 photos: Hawkeye Football's Playboy All-Americans
47 photos: Ultimate Herky Hawkeye mascot gallery

East ends Martensdale-St. Marys' bid to regain record

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:15:00 CDT

The Scarlets take a 4-3 victory, leaving Portsmouth, N.H., the national record-holder with 88 straight high school baseball victories.
Photos: Tuesday's game
Video: East players talk about win

Tuesday night's high school baseball, softball, soccer

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:04:00 CDT
BASEBALL Roosevelt 12, Oskaloosa 0 Senior right-hander Lou Bassman pitched a five-inning perfect game, striking out five batters. Bassman threw 57 pitches in the gem.