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WNBA playoff race tightens ahead of World Cup break

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NEW YORK — As the WNBA heads into its final week before the FIBA World Cup break, the postseason picture is becoming clearer. Seven teams have already clinched spots in the playoffs with Minnesota, Golden State and Las Vegas leading the way. Atlanta, Indiana, New York and Washington also will be in the postseason. Dallas is not far from sealing the eighth and final place. Where those teams end up seeding-wise is still up for grabs. There is only 1 1/2 games separating the second-place Valkyries and fifth-place Fever. There's only a game difference between No. 6 New York and ...

Can No. 22 Hawkeyes take flight?

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IOWA CITY — Kirk Ferentz heads into his 28th season as head coach at Iowa and there’s no sign he’s letting up. Ferentz, who became the Big Ten’s winningest coach last season, will find out how good his team is in a hurry. The Hawkeyes’ first three conference games are at Michigan, ...

Talented ’Cats ready to take to the pool

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The Marshalltown girls’ swimming and diving squad has experienced a decrease in numbers, but head coach Angie Nelson says her team is loaded with talent. The Bobcats bring back five girls with state swimming experience and a state diving qualifier as a part of their 16-person contingent for ...

Iowa's Moulton on Doak Walker watch list

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IOWA CITY — University of Iowa fourth-year running back Kamari Moulton has been named a preseason candidate for the 2026 Doak Walker Award, it was announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back, is named for SMU’s ...

Clark outlasts McIlroy, Cantlay to capture BMW Championship

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ST. LOUIS — Wyndham Clark has been through this before — losing a big lead in the final round, playing alongside a gallery favorite. He finished strong Sunday at the BMW Championship, just like he did at the U.S. Open, and closed with an even-par 70 for a three-shot victory at Bellerive. Clark won for the third time this year, putting him squarely in the conversation for PGA Tour player of the year considering one was a major and the other was a FedEx Cup playoff event. But just like at Shinnecock Hills, it wasn't easy. He lost his five-shot lead to Rory McIlroy in 11 holes and ...

Kittle activated from PUP list ahead of opener

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was taken off the physically unable to perform list on Sunday, providing hope that he might be able to return from a ruptured right Achilles tendon before the season opener. The 49ers got good news on the injury front 10 ...