Wheatley decision highlights Michigan football draft plans
Tyrone Wheatley will announce today if he will forgo his final year and enter the NFL draft at a 4 p.m. news conference. He has 3,034 rushing yards, 35 touchdowns and 240 points in three seasons, nearing school records in yards and points. Analysts call a top five pick likely.
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Jayhawks handcuff No 1 in tense overtime win
Angela Aycock's fifth steal caps a 59-57 Kansas victory over Colorado before a record Big Eight crowd of 13 522 at Allen Fieldhouse. Aycock and Dixon lead with 13 points each as Kansas survives late Colorado charges.
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Purdue holds off Seton Hall for 69 67 win and 13 0 start
Glenn Robinson Jr scored 24 as Purdue survives a late rally from Seton Hall 69 67. Robinson went 2 11 in the second half but hit four clutch free throws in the final 4.2 seconds and added a key defensive rebound. Karnishovas led the Pirates with 22. Purdue improved to 13 0 while extending a school record unbeaten start.
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Nicklaus eyes major titles after senior win inCarlsbad
At the Mercedes Championship in Carlsbad Nicklaus won the senior division by three strokes from the field. He spoke of plans to play 20 or more events with the aim of winning majors. Mickelson edged Couples in a playoff to win the overall event, while Kite narrowly missed the playoff.
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Raiders face warm weather in cold clash at Buffalo
The Bills seek revenge as they host the Raiders in a cold setting, with Buffalo aiming to halt a recent skid. Tim Brown notes discomfort with cold but games promise intensity as Los Angeles edged Denver 33 30 in overtime, securing a playoff bid after a late rally.
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Giants edge Vikings with late-decisive drive in playoff win
Giants rally after roughing QB Michael McMahon as Hampton leads a balanced attack. McMahon’s 40-yard TD pass to Cris Carter and Newsome’s punt mishap set up the go-ahead march, while New York’s defense held Minnesota to 79 rushing yards and 260 total yards.
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Nevada paraglider disrupts NFL playoff game at Coliseum
James Miller of Henderson Nevada was arrested after piloting a motorized paraglider over the Los Angeles Coliseum during a Raiders Broncos game. He previously crashed into a boxing ring during the Riddick Bowe Evander Holyfield title bout in Las Vegas in November, delaying the match for 21 minutes.
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Dempsey Urges NCAA Review and Restructuring
NCAA chief Cedric Dempsey called for hiring external managerial experts to review and reform the organization’s structure. He spoke at the 88th convention amid questions on a Division I-A football playoff and Prop 16 academic standards, while Jesse Jackson canceled a planned appearance.
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