Lions defeat Seaman in Capital Classic opener 52 38
Lawrence High Lions, No 2 seed, overcome a slow start to beat Topeka Seaman 52-38 at Seaman gym. Stephen Vinson scores a game high 16 with five three pointers, notes lack of discipline but eyes next semifinal against Washburn Rural.
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Royals keep Mike Sweeney with $13 million two year deal
Kansas City Royals first baseman Mike Sweeney signed a two year pact worth 13 million dollars, securing his place with the team amid bold payroll talk. The 2001 All-Star hit .333 with 29 homers and 144 RBIs last season, earning 5 million this year and 8 million in 2002 before free agency.
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A's sign Damon to $71 million one-year deal
Oakland agreed to a 71 million, one year contract with outfielder Johnny Damon after acquiring him from Kansas City. Damon, 27, hit .327 with 16 homers and 88 RBIs last season and holds a .292 career average. He is eligible for free agency after this season.
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Edwards named Jets coach in Miracle of the Meadowlands flashback
Herman Edwards, famed for returning Joe Pisarcik's fumble for a 1978 game winning TD, is named New York Jets coach. A long NFL veteran, Edwards spent five seasons with the Buccaneers as assistant head coach defensive backs and earlier worked with the Chiefs. He played ten seasons in the league from 1977 to 1985.
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Monroe pursues front office path after baseball career
Darryl Monroe, a former Lawrence High and Kansas player, left his Expos scouting job to join the Atlanta Braves as assistant director of player development last fall. The 1994 Lions and Jayhawks alum, an All-Big Eight outfielder, retired from playing at 25 and now shifts to the business side of baseball.
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Foul trouble hammers Kansas as trio sits on fences
Kansas struggles with team fouls as Nick Collison Eric Chenowith and Drew Gooden see reduced minutes. Kirk Hinrich fouls out in two games and four more with four fouls. Chenowith managed 15 minutes against Nebraska. Gooden totaled 17 points in 25 minutes in the same game.
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Firebirds stun Trojans 57 52 in Topeka Invitational clash
Free State High boys basketball upset Topeka High 57 52 in the opening round at Highland Park. Senior Pat Krivoshin scored 14 as the Firebirds erased a prior 37 point loss and moved to 5 5, saying the team is finally clicking and shooting better.
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