Cubs make multiple roster moves; Sveum still not sold on one closer
The Cubs announced a flurry of roster moves before Tuesday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers, including big changes for their bullpen. Former Cubs closer Kevin Gregg and reliever Kameron Loe, both of whom were acquired over the weekend, were added to the roster and joined the bullpen Tuesday. Left-hander Hisanori Takahashi was designated for assignment, and right-hander Rafael Dolis was optioned to AAA Iowa to make room on the 25-man roster. Manager Dale Sveum said the bullpen moves don’t change the ninth inning for him. He still doesn’t consider anyone in the pen his closer and plans to close …
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Cubs closer Kyuji Fujikawa on disabled list
A day after getting his first major league win—and after his first blown save—Cubs closer Kyuji Fujikawa went on the disabled list Saturday with a muscle strain in his right forearm. The condition is one the former Japanese closer star has had before, Fujikawa said, adding it is a “short term’’ problem. He will be evaluated further but first indications are nothing more serious, such as elbow involvement, manager Dale Sveum said. The Cubs recalled reliever Rafael Dolis from Class AAA Iowa, but he will not take the closer’s role—nor will demoted closer Carlos Marmol.Sveum said he would decide who …
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Uhl takes women’s 8K Shamrock Shuffle crown
Olympian Lisa Uhl dominated the women’s side of the 34th annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Sunday in downtown Chicago. The Iowa 25-year-old made her first Shamrock Shuffle notable, winning in 25 minutes, 54 seconds on a stunningly beautiful spring morning. The men’s side was much tighter with favorite Dathan Ritzenhein withdrawing before the race because of injury. Californian Phillip Reid, 27, was the surprise winner in 23:08 in a tight race. The race included the surprise of a course alteration because of an emergency (details to come) and Reid said they even had to slow down for a …
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Baylor Wins Its First NIT Title, Over Iowa
Pierre Jackson has 4th straight double-double, Baylor wins NIT by beating Iowa 74-54
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Steve Alford has big legacy to fill
New UCLA basketball coach hopes to build a brighter future with Bruins. An incident at Iowa in 2002 draws scrutiny, but AD Dan Guerrero is comfortable with the hire. Steve Alford was formally introduced as UCLA's basketball coach Tuesday, at center court in Pauley Pavilion. He mentioned John Wooden three times during his first three minutes in the Westwood spotlight.
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