Akron nips Temple in overtime in NIT opening
In Philadelphia Akron beat Temple 80 73 in overtime as John Chaney sat out the final game of his 34 year coaching career due to his wife's illness. Temple guard Mardy Collins left on a stretcher after a hard fall. Akron advances to face Creighton.
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Eckert signs eight area football players for GCCC
Garden City Community College coach Eckert announces an improved signing class for 2006 with 35 Kansas signees by March 1. The Busters add 16 defensive players including Deerfield record setter Aaron Miller and Claflin quarterback Luke Miller, while eyeing a kicker and shoring up the offensive line and receiving corps. Other signees include Chris Barry and Romeron Lopez from Deerfield, Juan Gonzales of Hugoton, Zach Roth of Holcomb, Travis Morphis of Ulysses, and Granson Salmans of South Gray.
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Self Assured Jayhawks Face Bradley After Layoff
Kansas coach Bill Self exudes confidence about his young team as they prepare to meet Bradley, a MVC runner up with two weeks off since its conference final. Self expects Bradley to try surprises while Kansas focuses on its own game and enjoyment of the season. Bradley, back in the NCAA field after a strong MVC run, could have benefited or suffered from the break.
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Busters swept in twinbill as Reichard falters early
Colby took the opener 8 2 behind Skelton’s six innings and a late offense surge. Reichard (2-1) allowed four earned runs in six frames. In game two Colby pounded Rugg for nine runs as Bartling held Colby scoreless after the third. Friedland Rob Monnay homer helped Seward win later, while GCCC’s lineup struggled to sustain offense throughout the doubleheader.
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Merkel Leads Coalition Strife In Which Nation
Angela Merkel became premier of this European nation last November and governs a coalition of several parties. A six week public worker strike opposes a 40 hour work week without pay, pitting conservatives against liberals with Merkel caught in the middle.
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WorldScope items cover international and political events
The brief mentions the Yugoslav leader's death in custody, Gale Norton resigning as secretary, a large spill in northern Alaska, López Obrador's party gaining ground in Mexico, and a NASA spacecraft entering orbit around a celestial body.
Giants Outfielder Linked to Steroid Allegations in 2001
The question centers on a Giants outfielder who set the all time single season home run record with 73 in 2001 and faced steroid allegations. Sports Illustrated cited a Chronicle report claiming steroid use since 1998 while the player deflected with focus on baseball questions.
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Hall of Fame outfielder Puckett dies at 46
Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett, who won two World Series titles with the Minnesota Twins, died at age 46. The report notes his impact as a star center fielder and his contributions to baseball lore. It mentions his two titles but does not elaborate beyond that.
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