Bonds Quietly Shapes Self Image in Home Run Chase
Barry Bonds eyes Hank Aaron's 755 as he nears the milestone while facing a turbulent season. He launches merchandise control to profit from his likeness, pledging to reinvest in the game and community amid steroids scrutiny, legal probes, and a shifting baseball landscape.
Johnson out for season amid Lady Busters setback
Houston area news reports Amber Johnson, Garden City Lady Busters point guard, tore her ACL in the first half against Northeastern Colorado and will miss the rest of the season. Sophomore Karleigh Wall stepped up with nine points in the second half and coach Brasel praised her leadership. Freshman Shawna Petersen may debut Friday at the Seward County Classic after recovering from a leg stress fracture.
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Bonds wins sixth NL MVP in three straight years
Barry Bonds, at age 39, captured a record sixth National League MVP award, the first to win three consecutive, dedicating the honor to his late father Bobby Bonds. He hit .341 with 45 homers and 90 RBIs, led the NL in slugging, on base, and walks, and joined the 500 home run and 500 stolen base clubs as he eyes more World Series glory.
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Whittemore Cleared to Play for Kansas in Season Finale
Kansas quarterback Bill Whittemore has been cleared by team doctors to play in the regular season finale against Iowa State. The Jayhawks must win to secure their first bowl bid since 1995, and Whittemore aims to help the program finish strong despite a right shoulder injury against Kansas State.
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K State faces Missouri after Nebraska win
Kansas State, ranked 19, must shift focus from a 38-9 win over No. 23 Nebraska that ended a 17 game road skid. If Missouri wins the regular season finale, they nearly clinch the Big 12 North and end K State bowl hopes.
Wildcats Seek Conference Title Bid After Texas Showdown
State stands 9-3 overall 5-2 in the Big 12 and riding a five game win streak after a three game skid, returning to the AP rankings. Coach Bill Snyder cautions against a letdown despite Kansas State’s earlier struggles and points to the high stakes as the Wildcats face Missouri in a bid for the conference title game in Kansas City. Missouri 7-8 3-3 has not beaten Kansas State since 1992 and has not scored a touchdown against them in years.
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Chiefs exposed by Bengals run game in setback
Cincinnati’s Rudi Johnson ran for 165 yards as Kansas City’s defense struggled to corral the run. The Chiefs, 25th in rush defense at 130.5 yards per game and 4.9 yards per carry, face questions about tackling and finishing plays as their once-dominant defense shows a weakness in a pivotal loss.
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