Cowboys-Steelers Super Bowl hype falls short says Greg Cote
Miami Herald columnist Greg Cote questions the NFL's fixation on a Cowboys versus Steelers Super Bowl forecasting the NFC power Dallas dominates. He mocks media narratives, notes Dallas’ 38-27 win over Green Bay and Pittsburgh’s stumble against Indianapolis, and portraits Deion Sanders predicting a Comfortable Dallas triumph with little AFC threat.
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Neumann cruises to season opener win at T of C
Liselotte Neumann set records for low score and largest margin of victory in the LPGA season opening Tournament of Champions in Orlando. She finished 11 strokes ahead of Karrie Webb, with Laura Davies and Missie McGeorge a stroke behind Webb. Neumann’s 13 under total 275 included a 66 second round to set a tournament record.]]>
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Elliott Eyes NFL Return After Chiefs Playoff Loss
Kansas City kicker Lin Elliott says he plans to play again next season whether with the Chiefs or another club. His contract expires next month making him a restricted free agent after a 10-7 playoff defeat at Indianapolis. He stresses a bad game does not end his career. Also, Lennox Lewis and Riddick Bowe set an April 20 fight at Caesars Palace, dependent on HBO disputes.
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Chang among seeds wins opening Australian Open match
Michael Chang, ranked No. 5, routed Czech David Rikl 6-2 6-1 6-2 in 90 minutes to become the first seed to win at the opening Grand Slam. Jim Courier, No. 8, edged Belgian Johan Van Herck 7-5 7-6 6-4 on a neighboring court after brutal heat gave way to pleasant weather.
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Royals caravan to sign autographs at Allen Fieldhouse
The Kansas City Royals players Johnny Damon David Howard Chris Haney and Mike Magnante will sign autographs from 5 30 to 6 30 tonight at Allen Fieldhouse before the Kansas Saint Peter's basketball game.
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Gretzky Says Two New Players Will Keep Him With Kings
Wayne Gretzky says two offensive additions should keep him with the Los Angeles Kings after a week of trade rumors. Kings deny a deal, with Gretzky noting the matter will be settled this week. He spoke after practice at the United Center in Chicago. The Kings were to face the Chicago Blackhawks there Sunday night.
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Cincinnati Hall of Fame coach George D. Smith dies at 82
George D. Smith, who recruited Oscar Robertson and built Cincinnati into a national powerhouse, died of cancer at 82. As Bearcats coach from 1952 to 1960 he posted a 154-56 record and guided Cincinnati to its first three Final Fours, with Robertson and Jack Twyman helping the Bearcats place third in 1959 and 1960 NCAA tournaments.
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Sports On TV Listings Compact Schedule Card
Tuesday slate includes St Peter’s Kansas Georgetown Notre Dame Oklahoma Missouri New Mexico Colorado State George Washington Virginia Tech plus BYU Hawaii and more. Pro basketball pro hockey boxing lacrosse and figure skating also feature with times and matchups across major networks and venues.
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Redbirds edge Tulsa in late rally for 74 71 win
Tulsa led 11 in the first half as Mauri Trotter led Illinois State with 21 points while Jamar Smiley scored 11 of his 11 in the final 10 minutes. Smiley hit clutch free throws in the last 21 seconds to seal the MVC victory over Tulsa.
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Today in History highlights Packers and Cowboys Super Bowls
In 1967 the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35 10 to win the first Super Bowl. In 1972 Joe Frazier stopped Terry Daniels in New Orleans to retain the world heavyweight title. In 1978 the Dallas Cowboys capitalized on eight Denver turnovers to win 27 10 in the Super Bowl.
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KU Sports Update and Scoreboard List
Local 24 Hour Information System lists categories for sports updates. Entries cover NFL NBA NHL college MLB tennis golf wrestling rodeo speedway and standings with numbers for access and categories.
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Sports contact list for Kansas City area teams
W Sports provides a contact list with phone numbers for Royals tickets at 1-800-422-1969, Clinton State Park, Parks and Rec, KC ticket office, KC Chiefs at 1-816-924-9400, KC Blades at 1-816-842-1063, KC Attack, and 1-816-474-2255 for further information.
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