Shivers wins Mohegan Sun PBR opener earns million-dollar bounty
Chris Shivers captured the built Ford Tough Series event title at the Mohegan Sun Invitational in Uncasville Connecticut riding three bulls for 266 points to win 28334 and become eligible for the one million dollar Bud Light Million Dollar Bounty. J W Hart finished second earning 17180 as the 2003 tour began NBC televised with plans for the million dollar bonus in Colorado Springs. Potter and Hart shared top in Round One at Mossy Oak Shoot Out before Potter won tiebreaker. New Orleans next.
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Scott City faces Wellington in rematch for 4A title bid
Scott City (11-1) travels to Wellington (10-2) for a sub-state clash leaders Tim Lira of Wellington, who has rushed for 1,541 yards and 19 touchdowns, positioned as the key playmaker. Beavers coach Bill Arnold seeks to bottle up Lira and win up front, with the game at Wellington High School set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday on KSKL 94.5 FM.
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Hinrich looks to take bigger role for Kansas in NIT opener
Kansas guard Kirk Hinrich drew attention as he scored 13 points against Holy Cross while Nick Collison topped the Jayhawks with 20 points and eight rebounds in an 81-57 win. Roy Williams stressed Hinrich must shoot more against tougher defenses and noted Boschee’s absence leaves a void.
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Beuerlein set to start for Broncos vs Colts on Sunday
Broncos expect Steve Beuerlein to replace injured Brian Griese in Sunday night's game with Indianapolis. The 37-year-old quarterback has not started since Christmas Eve 2000 and trains by letting his kids tackle him to stay in shape. Coach Mike Shanahan praises his experience and readiness as Griese potentially sits out up to three weeks.
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Pittsburgh nearly shocks Miami in Big East showdown
Pitt fought to the end as Torrie Cox vented after a hard loss to No. 17 Miami. Willis McGahee ran 19 times for 159 yards and two touchdowns as Miami stretched its record to 10-0. Rod Rutherford drove Pitt to a late comeback, but a last-minute pass fell incomplete, preserving Miami’s 28-21 victory and its 32-game national win streak.
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Williams to decide on Rockies trade today
Arizona Diamondbacks would ship Matt Williams and three others to Colorado for star outfielder Larry Walker if he and Walker waive no trade clauses. They have until 3 p.m. today to decide, with Williams' agent saying he will consider his options carefully.
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