Wildcats rally to upset Cyclones 64 55 in Manhattan
Kansas State coach Dana Altman urged tougher defense at halftime and the Wildcats answered with a 38 21 second half surge to defeat Iowa State 64 55 in Manhattan. Askia Jones led K State with 21 points, Fred Hoiberg paced ISU with 18.
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Tough night for top Big 8 teams as upsets shake standings
In a rugged Big 8 night four ranked teams fell. Nebraska upset then No. 2 Oklahoma State 81-79 in overtime as Jamar Johnson hit the buzzer jumper. Colorado beat Oklahoma State 77-60 and Kansas State beat Iowa State 64-55 while Kansas, Oklahoma State, Missouri and Iowa State all suffered losses.
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Yamaguchi Leads Women Skating to Olympic Advantage
Kristi Yamaguchi won the original program in Villette Fontaine, finishing first as Midori Ito and Tonya Harding faltered on their combinational jumps. Nancy Kerrigan moved into second while Surya Bonaly claimed third amid crowd reaction and Ito’s error on the triple lutz.
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UNLV coach Tarkanian weighs fight to stay beyond season end
Attorneys for Jerry Tarkanian press to keep him coaching past his March resignation date amid claims UNLV breached a confidentiality agreement. A team vote sought NCAA postseason access despite a ban, with Tarkanian saying he has not decided if he will rescind resignation.
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American skier Diana Roffe wins silver in giant slalom at Olympics
In Tarentaise Valley golds and tears mark day of ups and downs. Diana Roffe claims silver after leading in the afternoon run, while Deborah Compagnoni and Vreni Schneider suffer setbacks and injuries. Pernilla Wiberg posts a strong second run to win.
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Jefferson girls coach undergoes emergency surgery during tourney run
Cedar Rapids Jefferson high school coach Larry Niemeyer was rushed to St. Luke's Hospital Tuesday with a perforated colon after illness. Assistant Mark Stewart steps in as interim head coach for early district rounds as Niemeyer recovers, with Jefferson dominating Marion 105-44 and advancing toward a district final against Regis.
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