Jayhawks capture share of Big 12 title
Kansas defeats Kansas State 66-52 to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 championship. Bill Self praises a 1-2 start redemption. Brandon Rush scores 24, Mario Chalmers adds 14 as Kansas extends its Manhattan winning streak to 23 games. Kansas State coach Jim Wooldridge faces pressure ahead of the tournament.
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Super Bowl in Kansas City hinges on voter tax approval
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced that Kansas City could host Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 if Jackson County voters approve two tax measures raising about 775 million for renovations at Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadium plus a rolling roof. The April 4 ballot faces uncertainty despite broad civic support and endorsements from Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt and local leaders.
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Shockers fall to Bradley in MVC semifinals
Bradley upset top seed Wichita State 60-52 in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament semifinals as Marcellus Sommerville and Patrick O'Bryant posted double digits. Wichita State shot 32 percent, missing two double-figure scorers, while Bradley surged in the second half to reach the title game for the first time since 2001.
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Fort Hays State Falls in AMAC Shootout Semifinal
Metro State defeated Fort Hays State 76 to 68 in Pueblo, Colorado, advancing to the AMAC final. Drew Williamson led Metro State with 21 points while Tyrone Shephard scored 14 for Fort Hays. Metro State shot 49% and made 25 of 34 free throws, while Fort Hays hit 46% from the floor and 41% at the line.
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Clemens shines as USA dominates Giants squad in Arizona
Roger Clemens fanned three over two scoreless innings while Chase Utley went 5-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs in Team USA's 12-7 exhibition win over a Giants split squad in Scottsdale. Utley's two-run shot broke a 7-7 tie in the eighth as Chipper Jones also homered, with USA preparing for Tuesday World Baseball Classic play vs Mexico at Chase Field.
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NFL Postpones Free Agency 72 Hours Amid Labor Talks
The NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed to push free agency back 72 hours while negotiations continue. Teams face cap pressure with 94.5 million cap and several veterans potentially freed or bought out. Shaun Alexander plans to stay with the Seahawks for 62 million over eight years. Upshaw criticized the latest offer, while owners must vote on Tuesday in Dallas.
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