Rush ends commitment saga for KU recruit JaRon Rush
Kansas coach Roy Williams said Kansas is no longer pursuing JaRon Rush a 6 foot 7 guard from Pembroke Hill Kansas City Missouri after Rush reneged on his verbal pledge and said he would consider UCLA or Kansas in April Williams and analysts weighed the fallout noting respect and recruiting ethics amid the abrupt split with the storied high school prospect who had been ranked among the nations top prep players by Bob Gibbons
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Williams withdraws Rush scholarship offer at KU
KU coach Williams confirmed he pulled the scholarship for point guard Rush after a phone call with Rush on Wednesday night. Williams said the decision is final and stronger than any rumored changes, while Rush accepted the outcome and will move on.
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Gailey Becomes Cowboys New Head Coach in Dallas
Chan Gailey, 46, named Dallas Cowboys head coach after a four day courtship, succeeding George Seifert and others. He arrives from Pittsburgh as offensive coordinator, with a five year contract about 500000 dollars per year, promising discipline and a sharper scoring approach inside the 20 yard line. Gailey's selection ends a 34 day search and follows legends like Landry Johnson and Switzer.
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Plea from Nagano Send Clean Clothes
A travel narrative from Akuba Japan recounts attending the Hakuba ski-jump event amid a crowded road and heat on a press bus. The author reflects on ski jumping’s death defying spectacle, humorous cultural notes, and a wish to witness the jumps up close.
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Hakuba crowds greet visitors at ski venue in Japan
The writer notes a dense throng in Hakuba with thousands of Japanese crowds and loud streets. Tickets command high prices with scalpers reportedly selling one ticket for 10 000 yen as the crowd shouts a local greeting. The scene contrasts with the writer's worn travel attire after days on the road.
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Reinstated Snowboard Champion Ross Rebagliati Controversy
Snowboarder Ross Rebagliati regained Olympic champion status after a drug test for marijuana was deemed invalid due to improper IOC rules. In figure skating, Ilya Kulik led with Elvis Stojko and Todd Eldredge following in a tight podium sequence after the men short program.
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Lions seek killer instinct in SM East showdown
Lawrence High boys basketball aims to snap a five game skid against Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village. The Lions are 10-5, 5-2 in the Sunflower League after a 53-50 win over SM Northwest, while SM East, 4-12, 2-6, has lost six straight.
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Free State High falls to 0 18 in setback to North
Free State High’s gins basketball team dropped to 0 18 after a 37 23 loss to North. Casey Vaughan led the Firebirds with six points as coverage continues on page 6C.
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Firebirds Return Home For Sunflower League Matchup
Free State 6 11 overall 2 5 league hosts Shawnee Mission North at 7 15 p m in the FSHS gym ending an eight game road stretch. Senior forward Carlos Ramirez says the team is excited to play at home as coach Jack Schreiner notes SM North may be the toughest foe faced so far.
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