Notre Dame fires Willingham amid recruiting upheaval
Notre Dame announces the firing of coach Ty Willingham with three years left on his contract after a tumultuous period that included an 8-0 start followed by a 2-3 finish, a board emergency session, and looming interest from Urban Meyer as a potential successor.
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Fox reflects on return to Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse
Nevada coach Mark Fox, a Garden City native and 1987 Garden City High School graduate, recalled mentors and former coaches before his Wolf Pack faced No. 2 Kansas. Nevada fell 85 52 as Fox noted the game offered national exposure and a learning step for his reshaped squad.
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Garden City hosts tough Garden Roundball Classic field
Garden City High School prep teams face four competitive out of state opponents at The Garden. Blue Valley North Arapahoe Colo Woodward Okla and Southside Ark clash with local squads as coaches test early-season strengths and weaknesses. The event begins Thursday with Blue Valley North girls vs Arapahoe.
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Kansas women pound Denver in Lawrence win
Kansas (3-1) dominated Denver 67-44 as Crystal Kemp scored 18 on 9 of 10 shooting and Erica Hallman added 17. The Jayhawks reached their 600th win, shooting 50.9 percent while holding Denver to 33.3 percent. Kemp and Hallman each had five rebounds. Kaylee Brown scored 11.
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Vermeil vows return as Chiefs face rough season
Kansas City coach Dick Vermeil, 68, says he will be back next season for the final year of his contract. The Chiefs, once expected to contend for the Super Bowl after a 13-3 year, slump to 3-8 amid a four game skid with uncertainty in front office. Vermeil cites burnout but remains determined to continue in KC.
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Notre Dame fires Willingham after three seasons
Notre Dame dismissed Tyrone Willingham after three seasons as head coach, the shortest tenure among modern non interim coaches. Athletic director Kevin White cited lack of on field progress and momentum, despite strong off field performance. Willingham finishes 21-15 with a 58.3 percent win rate, tied for the school’s worst among recent coaches.
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