Extreme Poker Underwater Showdown in Caribbean Waters
Five players including Phil Laak Kenna James and Juh Helppi competed in an underwater Extreme Poker event off St Kitts. The 40 minute oxygen limit and weighted table setup required waterproof cards and Plexiglas, with a shell-bead bracelet awarded to the winner. Helppi moved all in with 8s-6s and beat Marcus's K-1 to claim victory amid early diving equipment troubles.
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Deerfield Defense Powers No 1 Spartans Past Healy for Final
Deerfield Lady Spartans, ranked No. 1 in The Telegram area poll, used a swarming defense to restrict Healy star Shannon Haug and roll to a 63-40 victory. Bailey Crandall led with 18 points and eight rebounds as Deerfield built a 14 point lead by halftime and extended it with an 14-0 run after the break, earning a spot in the Bluejay Invitational title game. Hailey Norton added 21 points while Ashley Davis scored nine for Lee.
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Rebels reach Bluejay Invitational final in semifinal win
South Gray, ranked No. 2 in The Telegram area poll, pressured Deerfield for a 71-58 victory as Garrett Love led a 10-point third quarter. Deerfield struggled offensively in the first half, hitting no field goals in a 2-minute stretch and finishing with woes on both ends.
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Kansas freshmen struggle as Jayhawks stumble early
Lawrence AP reports the Kansas Jayhawks, highly youthful with mostly freshmen and sophomores, gush through a 3-4 start spanning losses to Arizona Arkansas Nevada and St Josephs. Coach Bill Self remains hopeful noting late closings and potential turnarounds despite criticism and travel fatigue.
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Colorado fires Gary Barnett after seven years at CU
Colorado Athletic Director Mike Bohn accepted Gary Barnett's resignation with a $3 million payout as the Buffs shuffled leadership amid a string of lopsided losses and a lingering recruiting scandal. Barnett, 49-38 in his CU tenure, said he plans to coach again and cited team struggles and scrutiny as factors in the decision.
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