Basketball

Displaying 151 - 200 of 1784 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
151 Hit the books, hit the gym
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.
Wellness and Recreation Center offers workout areas, intramural sports, equipment rental, and backpacking trips. Health Beat is located in the Union and offers workout equipment. It is open until 6:30pm; photo.
152 Passion is the last true catalyst for rivalry in our changing sports setup
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.12
Rivals, no matter what the sport, induce passion among fans, teams, and coaches.
153 Society is captivated by the Kardashians
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.15
Kim Kardashian has dated several professional athletes prior to her "infamous 72 day marriage" to Kris Humphries; photo.
154 NBA lockout
Northern Iowan 108:16, p.10
The National Basketball Association lockout hinges on the owners and players reaching a financial agreement that is seen as fair to both sides; photo.
155 With some effort, any sport can be great
Northern Iowan 108:3, p.9
Forming an emotional connection with any sport can make you a fan.
156 One-on-one with Ali Farokhmanesh
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.21
Star of the UNI sweet sixteen team responds to Brad Eiler's questions; photo.
157 Boomshakalaka!
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.15
A look back at some of the best games in professional basketball, baseball, hockey, and football; photo.
158 Kobe Bryant is not a role model
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.14
Although a great athlete, the Laker star's last tantrum included a homophobic slur in front of millions of television watchers. This came after he was acquitted of rape and other signs of total lack of judgment and selfishness; photo.
159 Is baseball still America's pastime
Northern Iowan 107:47, p.9
Television viewer statistics make the point that the Super Bowl and NBA finals both drew more viewers than does the World Series. The use of steroids and performance enhancing drugs may have marred the sport; photo.
160 This is the season that never ends
Northern Iowan 107:46, p.6
Preseason and post season games seem to be grueling in all professional sports; photo.
161 UNI students, community members to participate in "Swishes for Wishes"
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.6
A three on three basketball tournament will donate all proceeds to the Cedar Valley Make a Wish Committee. It will be a double elimination tournament.
162 We are family
Northern Iowan 107:36, p.13
Family members competing on the same team or different teams make for great sports stories. Family connections are present in all sports; photo.
163 Change the NBA draft eligibility rules: they're ruining college basketball
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.15
College basketball is a favorite sport for fans to watch. Currently, players are eligible to turn pro if they are nineteen years old and at least one year removed from high school graduation. They can leave after one year of college basketball; photo.
164 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.14
Fantasy sports allows anyone to put together a roster of players and manage a team. Getting involved can be overwhelming and time consuming.
165 Swagger + sports = real entertainment
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.9
Believes that trash talking and swagger of some athletes are making sports more entertaining for many people in the stands; photo.
166 Eglseder signs with Houston Rockets
Northern Iowan 107:12, p.7
Jordan Eglseder, former Panther basketball player, has signed a free agent contract with Houston. He was a member of last year's team that defeated number one Kansas in the NCAA Tournament.
167 Ryan's Rants: Time for a pop quiz¿ and the crowd goes wild!
Northern Iowan 107:8, p.6
The public has made professional athletes bigger than life. People make it possible for athletes to make unbelievable salaries by purchasing clothing and tickets.
168 UNI men's basketball assistant passes away
Northern Iowan 107:3, p.10
Jim Berry lost his battle with cancer on August 31, 2010. He was the basketball coach at UNI during the transition from Division II to Division I. He also coached at Union and Columbus high schools in the area.
169 UNI hosts exhibit at Iowa State Fair, Aug. 12-22
ESPY Award on display Saturday, Aug. 14

Public Relations News Release 2010:6, p.1
The men's basketball team, which made its first NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance this year, will hand out commemorative posters highlighting the men's and women's basketball teams' record-breaking seasons.
170 UNI intramural team qualifies for national tournament
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.10
The Athletes won the UNI intramural women's basketball tournament easily. The team then won the regional and will now play on the campus of North Carolina State this weekend.
171 Seniors Koch, Farokhmanesh look toward uncertain futures
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.12
Seniors from this year's men's basketball team may extend their playing days in Europe, but must wait until August.
172 Things I think I know
Northern Iowan 106:53, p.6
Observations about the political system, the obsession with celebrity in America, and the NBA style of basketball; believes that college is about who you get to know and that eating right gets more important with age are observations on our society.
173 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 106:43, p.6
Fantasy NBA teams are completing their rosters for the final month of the season.
174 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 106:42, p.11
NBA trading deadline results in many of the traded players being injured.
175 Harlem Globetrotters' 2010 'Magical Memories' World Tour comes to UNI; 'World's most famous team' bringing all-new show to the McLeod Center
Public Relations News Release 2009:301, p.1
Now in its 84th consecutive season of touring the owrld, the Globetrotters' show features "Big Easy" Lofton and "Flight Time" Lang, who recently starred in the Emmy Award-winning CBS reality hit, "The Amazing Race;" "Special K" Daley; Scooter Christensen;
176 Living the Dream
Northern Iowan 106:37, p.8
Trade deadline approached for the National Basketball Association. Possible trades examined.
177 Living the Dream
Northern Iowan 106:34, p.18
National Basketball Association's All-Star break allows time to evaluate both the live action and the fantasy rosters.
178 UNI Wellness & Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp
Public Relations News Release 2009:260, p.1
An All-Sports Camp for children ages 6 - 12 will be held during spring break March 15 - 19. Children can participate in flag football, table tennis, volleyball, rock climbing, basketball, swimming, kickball, baseball, softball, dodge ball and soccer.
179 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.9
Believes that money is the tempering factor in National Basketball Association trade talks; photo.
180 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.6
Trades among NBA teams discussed.
181 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.12
Fantasy basketball tips. Discussion of the problems of guns in the locker room; photo.
182 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.12
Fantasy NBA is about getting more value out of your roster than anyone else; photo.
183 Living the Dream
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.14
Hints provided on fantasy players in the NBA. Dropping injured players until they return, picking up reserves team players, and working a trade may help your team adjust throughout the season.
184 Living the dream
Northern Iowan 106:25, p.12
Players of fantasy basketball must study, research different options, and cram statistics on players prior to the all important draft.
185 Brad's Sports Blurb Double Feature
Northern Iowan 106:7, p.10
Sportsmanship continues to slip away. Fights, emotional losses of control, and belittling opponents is seen as normal. Athletes do not seem to share the love of the game as in the past.
186 UNI SAAC to host junior panther day
Northern Iowan 105:39, p.9
Student Athlete Advisory Committee provides instruction on the basics in all sports during Junior Panther Day. The events are open to youth through the sixth grade; admission is free.
187 UNI Wellness & Recreation Center to host All-Sports Camp
Public Relations News Release 2008:350, p.1
The camp will be offered during spring break. Children will have the change to participate in flag football, table tennis, volleyball, rock climbing, basketball, tai chi, swimming, kickball, baseball, softball, dodgeball and soccer, and more.
188 Wellness Recreation Center offers programs for the community
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.3
Community members participate in the Noontime Basketball Association, the Master's Swim program, and Climbing Club program for a fee. Student access remains the primary concern.
189 UNI's Wellness and Recreation Center offers programs filled with fun, fitness and adventure for the public
Public Relations News Release 2008:152, p.1
WRS invites residents of the Cedar Valley to explore the possibilities of the Noontime Bazsketball Association, the Master's Swim program or the Climbing Club. These fee-based programs are housed in the WRC.
190 Redemption runs amok in Beijing Olympics
Northern Iowan 105:3, p.20
United States men's basketball team and men's volleyball team win gold in Beijing. Water polo team takes the silver; photo.
191 'Wheelchair Sports Camp' June 4-7 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2007:712, p.1
Student campers will be building their skills with track chairs and on throwing events. Afternoons will be devoted to basketball,, with bocce ball breaks. They will also practice rugby, tennis, rock climbing, and strength training skills.
192 I Want Team Spirit Glory
Northern Iowan 104:53, p.5
Intramural results.
193 Warm weather activities
Northern Iowan 104:50, p.16
Activities for relaxation during the warmer weather ahead; photo.
194 Risky business for college athletes
Northern Iowan 104:48, p.17
Leaving college early for professional athletics has pros and cons. Risks are great, but the payoff can be huge.
195 I Want Team Spirit Glory
Northern Iowan 104:46, p.11
Winners of intramural contests announced; schedule for upcoming contests.
196 I Want Team Spirit Glory
Northern Iowan 104:44, p.3
Intramural bowling champions named; upcoming events announced.
197 Bad career endings
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.15
Top ten professional basketball careers that ended badly; photo.
198 Leap year oddities in the sports world
Northern Iowan 104:40, p.13
Strange endings in college and professional basketball games; photo.
199 I Want Team Spirit Glory
Northern Iowan 104:40, p.9
Intramural results and registration information for upcoming events; photo.
200 Influential black athletes in the world of sports
Northern Iowan 104:38, p.20
Top five black athletes named during Black History Month; photo.