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NASCAR’s Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

By JENNA FRYER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR star Kyle Larson was suspended without pay by Chip Ganassi Racing on Monday for using a racial slur on a live stream during a virtual race. Larson…
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Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

By STEPHEN WADE TOKYO (AP) — As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with…
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Three Central wrestlers named All-Americans

PELLA — The Central College wrestling team added three more All-Americans Wednesday morning as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced it’s 2019-20 honorees.  Historically, the NWCA has awarded All-American honors based on the results of…
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AP sources: MLB, union discuss playing all games in Arizona

By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Putting all 30 teams in the Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League Baseball and the players’…
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Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL’s draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of pro days canceled…
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Brown Promoted to Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Penn

Oskaloosa--William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce the hiring of Simon Brown as the University's new Head Men’s Soccer Coach. Brown is being promoted from Associate Head Men's and Women’s Soccer Coach,…
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Penn's Maciel and Papes Earn Volleyball Honorable Mentions

Oskaloosa--Pedro Maciel (Fr., Belo Horizante, Brazil, Psychology) and Ike Papes (Fr., Elwood, Ill., Sports Management) concluded strong first collegiate seasons by being named to the all-Heart of America Athletic Conference men’s volleyball teams that were announced Tuesday. Both…
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Southern Iowa Speedway Delays Opening

The Southern Iowa Speedway announced Monday (3/30) that its 2020 racing season will now start on Wednesday, May 6—two weeks later than originally scheduled.
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Knoxville Raceway delays start of season

Knoxville Raceway is delaying the start of its 2020 racing season until Saturday, May 2.  The races scheduled for April 18 and 25 have been rescheduled to Friday, May 29 and Friday, July 3.
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Statesmen Basketball Honors

Oskaloosa--Three Statesmen cagers were honored for tremendous seasons as the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball All-America teams were announced Thursday. Dexter Hood (Sr., Tuscaloosa, Ala.) was selected for the 10-person first team, while Kevion Blaylock (Jr., Houston, Texas, Information…
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