Not just about knuckleheads Lorenzen Wright's quiet resilience headlines
Lorenzen Wright, amid personal tragedy and a demanding road schedule, shows grit for Memphis as he works through loss of his 11 month old daughter Sierra and returns to NBA action. The piece contrasts Wright with louder stars while detailing his journeyman career and family history.
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Turgeon building Shockers for NIT bid at Iowa State
Wichita State coach Mark Turgeon, in his third season, reflects on his career path from Kansas to Wichita State as the Shockers face a first post season game in 14 years at Ames. He admits leaving KU delayed his rise to a head coaching post and notes the 7 p.m. tip at Hilton Coliseum.
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Garden City Lady Busters Top Pearl River 91 76 in NJCAA Tourney
Garden City drains Pearl River 91 76 in the NJCAA national tournament after a sluggish first half. Laura Banda says nerves gave way as Garden City used a 9 1 run to seize a double digit lead by mid second half, with key scores from Chareka Terry Karleigh Wall Jasmine Irving and leadership from coach Bobby Brasel.
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Free buses to Salina for Lady Brookbusters quarterfinal
Garden City College will provide free buses to take fans to the Bicentennial Center in Salina for the Lady Broabusters quarterfinal Thursday. The game starts at 4 p.m. with Garden City facing the winner of Wabash Valley Illinois and North Dakota State College of Science. Reservations are required by calling 276 9640. Tickets at the center box office are $8 each.
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Garden City softball starts season strong with balanced play
Garden City Community College softball sits at 7 7 after a string of close wins, boosted by solid pitching from Heather Craver and early offense led by Stella Carmona who bats .333. Freshmen Diana Robinson and Emily Vashall add over .300 averages as the team hits .267 overall. Rain threatens Thursday’s home double header with Colby, likely shifting the opener to Sunday versus Otero.
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Baseball opening moved from Tokyo to Anaheim
Baseball will open the season in Anaheim not Tokyo as commissioner Bud Selig canceled the season opening Japan trip due to Iraq war threats. Mariners and Athletics had been set to tour Japan March 25 and 26, making it the second opener in Japan after 2000.
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