Sparks, Carson-Newman football coaching legend, dies at 73
Jefferson City Tennessee AP reports Ken Sparks, longtime Carson-Newman head coach, age 73, died after prostate cancer and ongoing health issues. Sparks compiled 338 wins in 37 seasons, ranking fifth in NCAA Division II all-time. He retired in 2012 and remained briefly involved as a coach before health prompted his death.
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Rubio leads Wolves past Lakers with career high 33
Ricky Rubio poured in a career best 33 points with 10 assists and five rebounds to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-104 over the Los Angeles Lakers. Karl-Anthony Towns added 32 points as Andrew Wiggins chipped in 27 for the Wolves (30-44), who improved on last season's wins. For the Lakers, Jordan Clarkson had 18 and D'Angelo Russell 14 points with seven assists as they dropped to 21-54. In the Pistons Nets game, Marcus Morris scored 28 and Ish Smith hit the go ahead 3 late for Detroit 90-89.
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