Memoir of Police 90 Karaoke Night With Olympic Guests
A humorous account from Dave Barry at Police 90, a Tokyo karaoke bar. He describes drunken Western patrons, magic by owner Yoshio Matsuzaki, a Latvian party secretary Peterls Strubergs, and U S athletes Gordy Sheer and Brian Martin. The group sings mismatched songs and end with a boisterous jam before leaving.
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Police 90
Los Lobos
Ros Rovos
Yoshio Matsuzaki
Duke Skywalker
Matsuzaki
Stone and Bergoust win gold in Nagano aerials and freeride
Nikki Stone of Westborough Massachusetts nails back somersaults to claim a fourth U S gold at Nagano in aerials while teammate Eric Bergoust earns the men's aerials gold. Stone notes a lifelong dream fulfilled as Bjorn Dahlie adds another Norwegian medal in cross country for a seven gold haul and 11 total medals.
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Nagano
Japan
U.S
Bjorn
Nikki Stone
Eric Bergoust
Xu Nannan
China
Colette Brand
Switzerland
Bergoust
France
Sebastien Foucras
Dmitri Dashchinsky
Bjorn Dahlie
Dahlie
Finland
USA Wins Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Over Canada
The United States triumphed 3 1 over Canada to capture the first Olympic women's hockey gold. Sandra Whyte sealed the win with an empty net goal with 8 seconds left as Finland beat China for bronze. Other events include Biathlon, Alpine Skiing, Short Track, and Men's Hockey updates from Nagano.
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America
Lce
U.S
Canada
Sandra Whyte
Finland
China
al Samuelsson
Samuelsson
NHL
United States
Czech Republic
Kazahstan
Russia
Belarus
Sweden
Germany
Norway
Austria
Netherlands
Japan
France
Switzerland
South Korea
Bulgaria
Denmark
Ukraine
Belgium
Kansas assets near Jayhawks recruit and facilities update
KU athletics director Bob Frederick notes close progress on a $4 million building between Anschutz Pavilion and Allen Fieldhouse with over $3 million pledged toward the project. The item catalogs transfers, NCAA eligibility questions, and coaching moves across college football and basketball, including updates on Kansas State, Iowa State, and regional programs.
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Bob Frederick
Anschutz Pavilion
Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas Women Aim for NCAA Bid After Colorado Clash
Kansas coach Bonnie Wash ington said the Jayhawks must win at least two of the remaining four regular season games and one or two in the Big 12 tournament to secure an NCAA at large bid. He noted KU’s 65 45 win over Colorado earlier and stressed avoiding underestimating Colorado as they seek a strong finish and possible tournament return.
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Dallas Morning News
Chiefs
Dallas Paper
Jacksonville
Jets
Kansas
Mike Sweatman
Charles Jones
Long Island U
Kansas State
Les Craft
Colorado
Washington
Jayhawks
Arizona
Nebraska
Iowa State
Oklahoma
Missouri
Jayhawk duo on final list for Oscar Robertson Award
Kansas University's Raef LaFrentz and Paul Pierce are among 11 finalists for the Oscar Robertson Award given by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and Frontier Communications. Finalists include Mike Bibby, Vince Carter, Mateen Cleaves, Michael Dickerson, Richard Hamilton, Antawn Jamison, Andre Miller, Ansa Sesay, and Bonzi Wells. winner to be announced March 28.
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New York (Or
Kansas University
Raef LaFrentz
Paul Pierce
Oscar Robertson
U.S. Basketball Writers Assn
Frontier Communications
Mike Bibby
Arizona
Vince Carter
North Carolina
Mateen Cleaves
Michigan State
Michael Dickerson
Richard Hamilton
Connecticut
Antawn Jamison
Andre Miller
Utah
Ansa Sesay
Mississippi
Bonzi Wells
Ball State
KU seniors chase fourth crown in resilient title run
KU players push for a fourth straight crown as Billy Thomas and Raef LaFrentz lead a veteran group. Eric Chenowith steps up with 15 points amid foul trouble, while recruiting buzz surrounds Al Harrington. Fans are asked to bring carnations or silk flowers for Senior Night and avoid roses.
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Nets
Billy Thomas
Raef
LaFrentz
C.B
McGrath
Thomas
Kansas
Eric Chenowith
Eric
Oklahoma
Athletic Department
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Latvia
Lamar Alexander
Gordy Sheer
Brian Martin
Sheer
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Stone
Ole Bjorndalen
Frode Andresen
Ville Raikkonen
Shiga Kagen
Alberta Tomba
Albertville
Lillehammer
Cathy Turner
Kim Dong-sung
Chira
Li Jiajun
Eric Bedard
Gianni Romme
Romme
Bob de Jong
Rintje Ritsma
Mason
Minnesota
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Terrence
Wildcats
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Columbia Tribune
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Hooper
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Arrowhead Stadium
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ABL
New England Blizzard
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Woodling
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Hartsock
Ljworld.com
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Elizabeth
N.J
Harrington
Mike Sullivan
Bob Gibbons
Georgia Tech
St. John’s
Villanova
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Ohio State
Seton Hall
Roy Williams
North Dakota
Jeff Boschee
Valley City
Williams
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Fargo
N.D
Billy
Thomias
Gary Bedare
Bedare
Jworld.com
Damietta Velichca
Nikki Swagger
Jenny Circle
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Alexis Felts
F— Lynn Pride
F — Jaclyn Johnson
Cu Nakia Sanford
G —Saal Raymant
G — Jennifer Jackson
Flatland Gun & Supply
Corfibeaios
Frontage
Edgerton
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