Sweeney Embraces Yoga for Back Recovery with Royals
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Mike Sweeney, limited to 60 games last season by a bulging back disk, turned to yoga in the offseason. He reports improved flexibility and strength, aiming for three healthy years, after a tough year that saw him hit .258 with eight homers and 33 RBIs. Sweeney recalls his peak, including a .340 season in 2002 and 29 homers in 2000 and 2001.
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South Gray girls head to first sub-state in 14 years
In Ingalls, Marisa Love scored 17 points and South Gray built a 13-2 second-quarter run to beat Minneola 66-43 in the 1A regional semifinals. South Gray advances to face Rolla for the regional championship and a sub-state berth. Brenda Hesser added 12 while Kayla Thomas helped the Rebels end a slide with a strong late surge.
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Holcomb brothers make state wrestling history at Fort Hays
Holcomb sophomores Jarrett and senior Jacob Stanton both qualified for the 3-2-1A state wrestling tournament at Fort Hays State University. Jarrett, 15-12, meets top seed Brad Esters of Beloit at 140 pounds, while Jacob, 21-8, faces C.J. Madison of West Elk at 171. Regional results and late storyline unfold as brothers reach state together.
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Former NBA star Dennis Johnson dies at 52
Dennis Johnson, admired in Boston for two championship teams and in Texas as a coach and mentor, collapsed after a practice in Austin while talking with a staff member. Former Celtics coach K C Jones praised his hard play and clutch shooting. Johnson, 52, led the Austin Toros as coach.
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Robinson to sit with foot injury for Kansas
No. 6 Kansas will be without starting guard Russell Robinson for at least one game and possibly two due to a foot injury sustained in practice. Coach Bill Self said Robinson would miss Saturday against Iowa State and might not be ready for Monday at Oklahoma. Robinson leads Kansas with 131 assists and has started 33 straight games while freshman Sherron Collins will start in his place.
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