Jayhawks Win National Title With Late Rally
Kansas celebrates a national championship as point guard events and key plays defined the comeback against Memphis. Rodrick Stewart could not play in the Final Four due to a fractured kneecap but will wear a championship ring for life. Sherron Collins and Mario Chalmers lead the rally with defense and a late 3, while Russell Robinson notes Coach Self kept the team calm.
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Chalmers Delivers Big Shot as KU Wins National Title
After a dramatic tying 3 from the top of the key at the Alamodome, Mario Chalmers lifts Kansas to its third NCAA championship, their first since 1988. He adds four steals while guiding a defense that shut down Missouri and secures a podium celebration on center court. Teammates praise the moment and the belief the Jayhawks carried into the victory.
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Penn State Receiver Arrested After Threat With Knife
Penn State police arrested suspended wide receiver Chris Bell after a Monday night dining-hall encounter in which authorities say he threatened another student with a knife. Bell faced charges of terroristic threats and simple assault, was arraigned and sent to Centre County Prison in lieu of 50,000 dollars bail, and was reportedly without legal counsel at arraignment. The backup wideout had been suspended from the team in February for off-field issues.
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Lady Buffaloes Open Western Conference Run at Liberal
The Lady Buffaloes travel to Liberal for the Western Athletic Conference opener before returning home to host Dodge City on Thursday.
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Kansas Fans Celebrate NCAA Title Triumph at Allen Fieldhouse
Ten thousand spectators at Allen Fieldhouse cheered as Chalmers scored in overtime to seal Kansas’s win. Fans flooded campus, hugged, cried, and reveled in a title that capped a 20 year wait. A Johnson County deputy and local officers handled mild incidents as shirts and gear predicted a victory.
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Wagner Chips Into Masters With Pimento Cheese Frenzy
Augusta bound golfer Johnson Wagner celebrates a Masters invitation by devouring three pimento cheese sandwiches on Monday. He rose from late-season struggles after winning the Houston Open, tying Adam Scott for the course record and clinching his first PGA Tour title, earning a spot in Augusta’s Masters field.
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