Pocket Aces in Holdem This Poker Guide Briefing
Pocket aces are the favored starting hand in Texas Holdem, known as Bullets or Pocket Rockets. They win about half the time and require careful play to avoid large losses when others hit two pair or strong draws. Aggressive betting is advised, but avoid greedy traps and limp folds on dangerous boards.
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Kansas State Holds Off Belmont In Bizarre Finish
Kansas State coach Jim Wooldridge watched Lance Harris score 13 of his 15 in the second half as the 8-2 Wildcats held off Belmont 66-62. Belmont surged late, but K State answered with free throws and a full court press to seal the win, with Dav id Hoskins and Cartier Martin contributing.
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Belmont
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Lance Harris
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Andy Wicke
Justin Hare
Boomer Herndon
Dramane Diarra
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Harris
Akeem Wright
Cartier Martin
David Hoskins
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Wildcats rout Seahawks to reach Saint Peter's final
Kansas State Lady Wildcats outscored UNC-Wilmington 75-49 in Jersey City. Claire Coggins led with 17 points as four Wildcats reached double figures, while Shalee Lehning and Kimberly Dietz added 11 each. UNC-Wilmington struggled on the boards, trailing 37-19 at halftime and finishing with 36 rebounds to KSU's 45. The win sets up a championship game against Saint Peter's.
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Alex Stewart
Shade Smith
Lori Drake
Candace Walker
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Taylor
Lawrence
Fernale
S. Smith
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Walker
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Gipson
Hamlin
Lehning
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Dietz
N. Smith
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McCullough
McFarland
UNC
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Chalmers Sparks Kansas Past New Orleans In Blowout
Kansas relied on freshman Mario Chalmers off the bench to spark an 11-0 run late in the first half and help the Jayhawks beat New Orleans 73-56. Chalmers finished with eight points and five assists as Kansas improved to 7-4, outscoring the Privateers in the paint and overcoming a late surge by Wayne Williams and James Parlow.
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Mario Chalmers
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New Orleans
Bill Self
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Jayhawks
Chalmers
Brandon Rush
Wayne Williams
Russell Robinson
Self
James Parlow
Jamie McNeilly
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Tulane
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West Bank
Monte Towe
Darnell Jackson
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McNeilly
Bell seeks 1000 yard season mark in finale
Denver aims to boost Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson to each reach 1000 rushing yards this season in a no bearing game against the San Diego Chargers. Bell, starting for the first time, eyes 131 yards to join a rare five 2000 yard list while the Broncos honor their linemen and coaches amid Pro Bowl week talk.
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Broncos
Alex Gibbs
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