O Leary’s comeback at Central Florida sparks questions
AP recounts George O Leary and Mike Price as examples of second chances in college football. O Leary, once linked to Notre Dame, returns to coaching at Central Florida amid controversy. Price remains unemployed after a high profile Alabama stint. The piece questions forgiveness and the culture of second chances in sports.
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Chiefs seek 12th straight home win to clinch division
Kansas City Chiefs eye a win against the Detroit Lions to seal the AFC West and a 12th consecutive home victory. Coach Dick Vermeil says recent 45 27 loss and leaky run defense dampened team enthusiasm but a strong finish could restore confidence. Clinton Portis five touchdowns highlighted Denver loss.
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West dominates East in Jayhawk Conference Shootout
West teams swept East in Coffeyville with 15 of 18 wins for men and 16 of 18 for women. Coaches Swanson and Brasel praised West depth and dominance as top four seeds earn home games in Region VI. fortunes may turn in playoffs.
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Royals add two free agents and near deal with Santiago
Kansas City Royals signed reliever Scott Sullivan to a 5 million over two years and outfielder Matt Stairs to a 1 million one year contract. Benito Santiago was close to a 4.3 million two year deal as the club re signed Joe Randa Brian Anderson Jason Grimsley and Curtis Leskanic while Raul Ibanez departed for Seattle. GM Allard Baird said the team aims to win 162 games though odds may differ.
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Close vote for PGA Tour player of the year leaves Tiger Woods ahead
Tiger Woods leads a tight race for the PGA Tour player of the year as peers Vijay Singh Davis Love III Ernie Els Mike Weir Jim Furyk and Kenny Perry posted big seasons yet face a tough test to repeat in 2004. Woods acknowledged the rivals, while noting the sustained excellence needed for rivalry and consistency.
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Hall of Fame inductees weigh BCS flaws and Rose Bowl fate
New College Football Hall of Fame inductees joined in voicing discontent over the Bowl Championship Series. Joe Theismann blasted USC’s exclusion while Michigan earned the Rose Bowl spot over Oklahoma and LSU, prompting calls for a four-team playoff. The class includes Ricky Bell, Barry Sanders, and Doug Dickey among 13 honorees.
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