Francis Rockets Rookie Blasts Off In Houston
Rockets guard Steve Francis dazzles with a high flying rookie campaign leading the team in scoring and assists. He looms as a rising star after a three team trade that reshaped Houston's offense and sparked talk of a Jordanesque future. Francis credits his teammates and coaches for his surge while embracing a team focus over individual glory.
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Texas Eyes Big 12 Title With Road Test At Missouri
Texas Longhorns, 16-6 overall and 7-2 in the Big 12, face Missouri 14-7 on the road in a pivotal clash as they chase a second straight conference crown. Guard Gabe Muoneke and coach Rick Barnes stress the need to steal on the road and protect home wins to stay in the title chase, with a tough stretch including Oklahoma State and Baylor upcoming.
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Free throws lift Texas past Missouri in tense finish
No. 18 Texas rallied from six down late to beat Missouri 66-63 in Columbia as Darren Kelly hit two clinching free throws with 13 seconds left. Texas improved to 17-6, 8-2 via a late 3 from Kelly and strong guard play, while Missouri fell to 14-8, 7-3 after blowing a second-half lead.
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Texas Edges Missouri In Tight Big 12 Clash
Mihm led Texas with 15 points and seven rebounds as Missouri shot 37 percent and hit 10 three-pointers but fell 66 to 63. Kelly 13 and Mueneke 12 for Texas. Rush and Gilbert each 12 for Missouri. Missouri outrebounded 45-36 but could not sustain late surge.
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Saint Louis beats Houston 82 70 in CUSA game
Saint Louis University guard Justin Love top scored with 25 points as the Billikens defeated Houston 82 70 in Conference USA action. Houston’s Gee Gervin led with 23 and George Williams added 20 as SLU built a 12 point halftime lead and extended it to as many as 21 in the second half.
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Redskins Sign Bruce Smith To Five Year Contract
Bruce Smith, 11 time Pro Bowler and Bills defensive star, signed a five year deal with Washington for 23 million dollars plus a 4.25 million signing bonus. The move follows his controversial Bills split and comes as Washington seeks a premier edge rusher. Smith called it a homecoming and reflected on last season’s lower sack total and knee injuries in 1991.
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