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Debate rages on over physical play in WNBA

INDIANAPOLIS — Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play. Congress is looking for answers by July 24. "Millions of casual fans now tune in to watch her play," 11 members of the House Republican Study Committee wrote in a letter sent to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert. "Unfortunately, what they too often witness is not simply aggressive competition, but repeated acts of physical ...

Trojans turn back Broncos

STATE CENTER — The West Marshall softball team has embraced selflessness as a means to success this season. Every now and then, though, it’s nice to get a little greedy. Junior pitcher Aubree Greenwood struck out 12, including four of the last five batters she faced, to help the ...

Mustangs mash past West Fork

LE GRAND — By the time West Fork found its footing, the Warhawks were already in a free fall. Ashtyn Wheater and Libby Atcher homered, Peyton Grabenbauer struck out 11 and the East Marshall softball team walloped West Fork 13-5 in six innings in Wednesday’s Class 2A Region 8 ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Mustangs’ run done in by Dons

FAIRBANK — The East Marshall baseball team rallied to take a one-run lead only to see Don Bosco take it back in a 9-8 Dons victory in Tuesday’s Class 1A District 8 semifinal at Wapsie Valley High School. The Dons (24-5) scored three times in the sixth inning to break a 4-all tie, but East ...

Trojans keep their cool

GRUNDY CENTER — West Marshall baseball coach Jerod Brown elected not to warn his team that even a 7-0 lead with its best pitcher on the mound wasn’t safe. Now he’ll never have to. The Trojans withstood South Hardin’s spirited comeback and added some essential insurance in a 10-6 ...

Stupp helps Bobcats wallop Waterloo East

WATERLOO — Emma Stupp launched her 10th home run of the summer and the Marshalltown softball team stamped out Waterloo East for an Iowa Alliance Conference sweep in Tuesday’s regular-season finale, toppling the Trojans 11-2 and 12-1. Briley Danielson pitched a three-hitter in the ...