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Bragg 3rd, Isu 2nd in Mvc Golf

Illinois State's Kyle Bragg shot a 2-under-par 70 in Tuesday's final round of the Missouri Valley Golf Championship and placed third with a 222 total at Cape Girardeau, Mo. The Redbirds fired 293 Tueday for a 897 total to finish second behind Wichita State (897) at Dalhousie Golf Club. The Shockers' Connor McHenry (70) and Dustin Garza (72) tied for medalist honors at 216.

Miller Misses Free Throws, Bulls Lose in Ot

BOSTON - Root canal surgery is more relaxing than these Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Given the number of overtime games, it might take less time too.

Field Events Sew Up Bhs Title

BLOOMINGTON - Bloomington High School's track team gave new meaning to the phrase "field of dreams" Tuesday to win its fourth consecutive Intercity Meet. The Purple Raiders trailed Normal West most of the drizzly day before rallying for a 121-104 triumph. BHS topped West in the field events, 55-23.

14 Innings, 28 K's Anda W

NORMAL - The conditions were miserable Tuesday at Maxwell Park. Steady drizzle and chilly temperatures had spectators huddled under umbrellas and blankets. Yet, those who braved the elements were treated to a dynamite softball game, with Normal West High School's Lauren Cumbess striking out 28 batters in a 1-0, 14-inning victory over Big 12 Conference rival Bloomington.

Murray's Hit Keys Saints Past Prairie Central

David Murray's two-run single in the fifth inning broke a 4-all tie and gave Central Catholic a 6-4 victory over Prairie Central in a Corn Belt Conference baseball game Tuesday at Fairbury. Murray had two hits and four RBIs to pace the Saints. Ben Heaton (6-2) picked up the victory, with Patrick Duncan getting the save.

Extreme Still Adjusting to Life in Alaska

Nearly halfway through an 11-day Alaskan odyssey, Bloomington Extreme defensive back Etrich Pruitt was still making some adjustments Tuesday. "It's kind of different. The sun doesn't want to ever go away," Pruitt said. "It gets dark, but it doesn't get pitch-black dark like at home. Up here you always see the sun on the horizon.

Sports Briefs

Football Cardinals release RB James The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James' wish to be released on Tuesday and cut two others who played significant roles in the team's run to the Super Bowl.

From Pages Past

April 29: 5 years ago (2004): Shawn McElyea pitched a two-hit shutout to spark the Normal Community baseball team to an 11-0 victory over Central Catholic.

Professor K

Mike Krzyzewski is one of America's top teachers. His classroom just happens to be a 94-foot stretch of hardwood with a hoop at each end. Yet, as successful as Duke's Hall of Fame basketball coach has been - 833 wins, 10 Final Fours, three national championships and, now, Olympic gold - he remains a student.