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Drake carries momentum into Colorado showdown

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Perhaps if the Portland Pilots squint hard enough, the crowd they are going to play in front of Friday might appear to be backing them. Thirteenth-seeded Portland takes on Kansas State at the home of the No. 4 seed Wildcats in the first round of the women’s NCAA ...

Fennelly, Frese featured in first-round ‘family’ reunion

STANFORD, Calif. — It’s a long way to go to see family, but both coaches are happy to have to make the trip to the West Coast. No. 7 Iowa State (20-11) takes on 10th-seeded Maryland (19-13) in Friday’s first women’s NCAA Tournament game at Maples Pavilion, and it will have plenty of ...

Riding a Blue Wave to regionals

Members of the Marshalltown YMCA/YWCA Blue Wave swim team will compete this weekend at the 2024 YMCA North Central Regional Championship at the Linn-Mar High School pool in Marion. The event will feature competitors for six states. Pictured are: first row (from left) Emma Case and Rachel Case; ...

ESPN picks up Clark’s story during the tourney

Caitlin Clark didn’t make many appearances on the ESPN networks this season. However, Clark will get plenty of time on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC for at least the next six months. It starts this weekend with the women’s NCAA Tournament and will continue this summer when Clark has her rookie ...

Penn State’s Starocci, Brooks begin pursuit of 4th NCAA wrestling titles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carter Starocci thought it a little odd that the selection committee gave him the No. 9 seed for the NCAA wrestling championships. So did most people. After all, Penn State’s star at 174 pounds has won three straight national championships. Now, after advancing to the ...

Clark, Crooks named All-Americans

Caitlin Clark has been a mainstay on The Associated Press All-America team the past few seasons. The NCAA’s all-time scoring leader from Iowa was honored for the third straight year Wednesday, becoming the 11th player to earn the distinction three times. She was a unanimous choice from the ...