Chiefs fire Frank Gansz after 8-win span
Kansas City Chiefs president and COO Carl Peterson fired head coach Frank Gansz after a 4-11-1 season and a 4-11 mark the previous year. Peterson cited an in-depth review and the need to build his own organization. Rod Rust and other assistants were told they could seek other jobs.
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Tarpley suspended by NBA for treatment under anti drug rules
Roy Tarpley of the Dallas Mavericks was suspended indefinitely without pay after informing team officials he needed further help from substance abuse counselors. Tarpley, 24, had a “slip” from the after care program and returned to the Adult Substance Abuse Program in Van Nuys, California.
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Calif
Kevin Sullivan
Chris Washburn
Atlanta
William Bedford
Detroit
Versace Takes Pacers Head Coaching Job
AP says Dick Versace was hired as the Indiana Pacers new head coach to revive a club mired in a 6-23 start after a nine game skid. Versace, 48, formerly Detroit Pistons assistant, vows to refuse losing and bring life and intensity to the team.
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Donnie Walsh
Atlanta
ISU forward Doerrfeld to miss rest of season with knee injury
Iowa State forward Paul Doerrfeld will miss the remainder of the basketball season after tearing cartilage in his left knee. An arthroscopic surgery is planned, with a three to five week recovery, potentially ending his season and prompting a medical hardship request. The Davenport West junior sustained the injury in the 88 80 win over Northern Iowa.
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OSU Football Fears Serious NCAA Penalties
Oklahoma State University braces for potential NCAA penalties that could affect Barry Sanders' senior year or NFL plans. Athletic director Myron Roderick says boosters have been disassociated and a news conference will outline the response while rumors of strict sanctions persist.
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University of Oklahoma
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Pat Jones
Dykes’ immunity irks Sooner official
Hart Lee Dykes, OSU receiver tied to NCAA probations, is accused of mocking the system as he tests immunity for testimony. Oklahoma officials clash with NCAA and Dykes’ lawyer over the issue while Dykes awaits penalties and prepares for the Hula Bowl.
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Prairie survives Kennedy in MVC wrestling showdown
Cedar Rapids Prairie stays unbeaten in MVC with a 32-25 win as Dan Osborn and Rob Bleakley earn technical falls and Chris Reid pins at heavyweight. Kennedy drops to 3-3. Lance Paulson pins Ran dy Rowray in the featured 112-pound bout as the Cougars battle back but fall short.
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Warriors Rally To Top J.C. West In MVC Dual
Washington overcame a 25-0 hole to beat J.C. West 32 28. Thadd Baird, a varsity newcomer at 189 pounds, earned a crucial pin as the Warriors claimed their second win in three MVC dual meets this season.
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Beloit Edges Coe Women In Close Conference Loss
Beloit beat Coe 66 to 63 in a Midwest Conference game after a winter storm delayed travel. Coe, now 0-2 in conference and 4-6 overall, led briefly in the first half but trailed most of the second half. Michel Reichenbacker scored 18 for Coe, with Traci Clarke 15 and Sharon Lorber 10. Lorber and Herzberg each had 10 rebounds.
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Ditka delays naming starting quarterback in NFC title game
Bears coach Mike Ditka postpones announcing whether Mike Tomczak or Jim McMahon will start against the 49ers. Ditka expects both to play and will reveal his choice after today’s news conference. Wagner named kickoff man as Butler shifts back.
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Steelers Trio Top 15 Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Terry Bradshaw Mel Blount and Lynn Swann lead 15 finalists for induction. Bradshaw 14 Steelers seasons MVP two Super Bowls 1979 1980. Blount 14 seasons 11 interceptions 1975 leader. Swann nine seasons 336 receptions 5462 yards 51 TDs. Others include Buck Buchanan Al Davis Carl Eller Bud Grant Bob Griese Ted Hendricks Henry Jordan Leroy Kelly Tom Mack John Mackey Art Shell Willie Wood.
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Quinby from Cedar Rapids to referee AFC championship game
Cedar Rapids official Bill Quinby will serve as side judge in Sundays AFC title clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills in Cincinnati. In his 11th NFL season, Quinby has earned six straight post season assignments and previously worked Super Bowl XIX in 1985 along with three other championship games and a divisional playoff.
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