Lofton leads Sooners toward Big 12 title run
Oklahoma junior Curtis Lofton, the AP Big 12 defensive player of the year, anchors the Sooners to a 10-2 season and a conference championship shot against Missouri. He repeatedly creates pivotal turnovers, including a key pickoff against Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel earlier in the year.
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Croyle Sidelined by Sore Back Ahead of San Diego
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle missed Wednesday’s practice with a sore back raising doubt about his availability for the upcoming game against the San Diego Chargers. Croyle, in his second start, was injured by a kick during the loss to Oakland but finished the game. Coach Herm Edwards said the injury remained painful and progress would be checked the next day.
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Police suspect random burglar killed Taylor
In Ashburn Virginia police say Sean Taylor death appears not targeted and intruders likely acted at random. Miami-Dade director Robert Parker calls the incident a random event after an intruder confrontation left the Redskins safety with a fatal leg wound. Taylor died early Tuesday after massive blood loss.
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Walters Returns to Allen Fieldhouse to Standing Ovation
Rex Walters, former Kansas standout and Florida Atlantic coach, received a rare standing ovation before a game in which Kansas, ranked 25th, opened with a 12-0 run and defeated Florida Atlantic 87-49. Mario Chalmers fueled the win with two early three-pointers, while Darnell Jackson and Darrell Arthur added double-digit scores for the Jayhawks.
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Sakic and Hejduk pace Avalanche past Oilers 4 2
Milan Hejduk and Joe Sakic each scored and assisted, lifting Colorado to a 4 2 win over Edmonton. Stastny added two assists, Budaj made 11 saves, and the Avalanche improved to 4 0 against the Oilers this season.
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