Jayhawk suspends Barton County's Carlton Baker for rest of season
Barton County forward Carlton Baker receives a season ending suspension after the Saturday night incident in the Barton County vs Butler County game. Officials ruled Baker’s two technicals and ejection warranted the penalty amid a bench-clearing brawl that included Baker throwing punches and a slap on James Peters. Baker had nine of Barton County’s 18 technicals this season and is the Cougars' leading scorer and rebounder.
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Collins opens up about past and battle with alcohol
Kerry Collins faced reporters in Tampa during Super Bowl Week revealing his alcoholism and accusations of racism and quitting. Giants coach Jim Fassel praised his transformation while Ravens coach Brian Billick raged at media coverage of Ray Lewis case details.
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Kansas holds poise in 85-75 win over Colorado
Jeff Boschee scored 21 as Kansas built a late surge to defeat Colorado 85-75 in Boulder. Kansas (16-1, 5-0) stretched a 2-point deficit to a 16-4 run in the final 6:30, with Boschee adding five 3s and the Jayhawks dominant down the stretch. D. J. Harrison led Colorado with 26, as the Buffs cooled to 35 percent shooting and squandered late chances.
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Carruth receives nearly maximum sentence in death case
In Charlotte North Carolina Superior Court Judge Charles Lamm sentenced Rae Carruth to a range of 18 years 11 months to 24 years 4 months for his role in the drive by shooting that killed his pregnant girlfriend Cheriez Adams. Prosecutors sought about 25 years while the defense urged under 10 years citing mitigating factors including Carruth’s clean record and mentoring work. Adams eight months pregnant when shot in November 1999 she died a month later.
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Duesing sidelined by leg injuries for season
Garden City junior forward Jill Duesing will miss the remainder of the season due to stress fractures in her left leg, after initial shin splints diagnosed last week. She chose to play last weekend despite pain, while coach Matt Ellis hopes she returns next year as she also faces softball obligations. Duesing plans to travel with the team to support and recover for her senior year.
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Foster earns athlete of the week for Utica-Healy girls
Amanda Foster of Utica-Healy sophomore standout dominated the week with a season high 44 points in a 67 64 home loss to Weskan. She made 18 field goals and 8 of 9 free throws to surge her season scoring average to 25 points per game. Leonard adds 54 points for Longhorns in league tourney title run.
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