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Marquis Navarre is an MCC Tiger again. A former team captain for the Marshalltown Community College men’s basketball team, Navarre has rejoined the Tigers as an assistant coach. The Oceanside, Calif., native, Navarre’s collegiate career began as a guard for MCC, where he was one of the ...

Hockey player, coach, analyst Melrose dies at 70

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared lapels of his trademark long suit coats, Barry Melrose cut an unmistakable figure whenever you were fortunate enough to run into him at a rink or catch him on your television screen,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “You were even more fortunate if you ...

World Cup a ‘pinch-me moment’ for Clark

BERLIN — Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women’s FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the “craziness” of the WNBA season. In an interview with The Associated Press, Clark talked about her ...

Iowa's Carnegie named to USA 3x3 U23 National Team

IOWA CITY — University of Iowa women’s basketball player Dani Carnegie has been named to the 2026 USA Basketball 3x3 U23 Women’s National Team roster, USA Basketball announced Wednesday. Carnegie will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, set for Sept. 15-19 in ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Mustangs claim another tourney title

NORTH ENGLISH — The East Marshall volleyball team won its second weekend tournament of the season, storming to the top of the heap at the English Valleys Invitational on Saturday. The Mustangs improved to 9-2 with wins over Sigourney (21-11, 21-15), Hillcrest Academy (21-15, 21-19), WACO ...

Big Ten expanding enhanced replay review coverage

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten is expanding its plan to offer enhanced replay review insight during its football broadcasts. That expanded replay review coverage takes effect this week and will include live audio between the game referee and replay official during reviews, alongside video of the game footage they’re viewing. There also will be a view inside the Big Ten replay center. The Big Ten had announced last week it would offer these enhanced replay reviews during Friday night telecasts. The Big Ten adjusted that plan Wednesday by saying it will cover ...