Author: Tim Runn

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Maybe it was the rumbling from the eastbound Iowa Interstate train that was passing the Iowa football building that prompted coach Kirk Ferentz to make a railroad reference on why the Hawkeyes will start quarterback Spencer Petras in Saturday’s game against Nevada at Kinnick Stadium.“We’re not trying to drive this train off the road by any stretch,” Ferentz said Tuesday. “It’s not an intentional derailment.”Iowa’s offense has been a slow-moving freight train in the first two weeks of the season, lumbering along with limited cargo. The Hawkeyes (1-1) have just one field goal and one touchdown,…

Derby: Following their nine-wicket defeat against England women in the opening T20 International, India hit back with an equally impressive win as vice-captain Smriti Mandhana smashed an unbeaten half-century to help the visitors level the series at the Country Ground in Derby late on Tuesday. The 53-ball unbeaten 79 from Mandhana was enough for India to chase down 142/6 from England for the loss of just two wickets and with 20 balls to spare. The deciding third T20I will be played at Bristol on Thursday, following which the focus will shift to the One-day International series beginning at Hove on…

Two terrific scraps between Dunn and McIvor highlight what a special championship it used to be REGULAR readers of this column will know just how much of a fan I am of area title contests. In a piece that I produced back in January 2019 I stated that “I consistently find that the best contests are those that take place for an area title”.  In these days of Inter-Continental titles and so-called ‘regular’ world championships, there are a variety of routes along which an up-and-coming boxer can choose to take on his way to the top. Many British fighters elect…

In girls tennis, Central Mountain shutout Milton on Tuesday afternoon. Claire Long shutout Emily Seward, and Zeta Blesh and Teresea Temple won their matches in singles. In doubles, Ellie Gundy and Bree Weaver won. Catie Lugg and Ellie Harry defeated Emily Waltman and Aubree Carl for Milton. In boys and girls cross country, Central Mountain defeated Midd-West. Sam Wible recorded a time of 19:15.40, placing in the top 15. In girls cross country, Abbey Wolfe placed second, Sofia Dressler placed sixth and Autumn Garman placed ninth. Sophia Croce placed tenth for the Wildcats. In boys soccer, Danville defeated Jersey Shore…

The Big Sky ice rink is set to be named after a local resident who happens to be an NHL living legend.“What better way to name an ice rink after a local hero and also a legend in NHL,” said President of the Big Sky Skating and Hockey Organization, Ryan Blechta, on the group’s plan to name the local ice rink after the former Detroit Red Wings left winger Marty Pavelich. Pavelich has lived in Big Sky for years following his long and successful career in the NHL winning four Stanley cups. He was also a regular at the Big…

The start of the NFL season provided plenty of exciting on-field action Sunday, but it doesn’t end there.The NFL has teamed up with Enthusiast Gaming to launch a new esports series, “Tuesday Night Gaming,” featuring NFL players of the past and present and the most prominent names in gaming. Tuesday Night Gaming begins Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. ET, streaming live on YouTube in the United States and Canada on Tuesdays throughout the NFL season.A rotating roster of 12 NFL players or legends will team up with six gaming creators to partake in a competitive series in a variety…

Once known as “the skinny kid with the funky shot,” Martin emerged into one of the league’s most prolific scorers and has surpassed every expectation, including his own, throughout his ongoing basketball journey.Behind the closed doors of Sacramento’s practice facility, away from the crowds and out of range of TV cameras, Kevin Martin was putting in his typical night’s work, hoisting shot after shot as the late Pete Carril watched intently. Martin was 21 at the time, a lanky, fresh-faced rookie in the midst of a season he’d finish with only 2.9 points scored in 10.1 minutes per game, mired…

Had longtime sponsor Mars Inc. and its M&Ms brand decided to continue its NASCAR sponsorship rather than leave sport following this season, the final years of Kyle Busch’s Cup Series career would have likely played out as the last 15 – driving the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Certainly, there was the likelihood of many more victories to come – and perhaps championships – as part of an already Hall of Fame-worthy career. But now faced with the reality of having to replace a multi-million-dollar sponsorship to cover Busch’s salary as a premier driver, JGR was unable to…

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GOSHEN — Continuing a tradition that dates back six years now, the SBAAC Girls Golf Championship individual medalist is a Clinton County golfer. Katie Murphy had a 92 Tuesday at Eagles Nest Golf Course and not only won the league 18-hole tournament but overall season medalist honors. Murphy, whose brother Jack won consecutive boys golfer of the year honors in 2018 and 2019, started the year slowly with a 101 in the preseason 18-hole tournament. She trailed the leader by six strokes but steadily took over from there. She had a 49 in the first nine-hole outing to take the…