Chariots of Fire revives Olympic ideal in Britain
The 1924 Paris Games story Chariots of Fire returns to theaters in Britain and on stage in London. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are highlighted as symbols of purity and dignity in sport amid modern worries about security and commercialization. Ben Cross stars as Abrahams while critics praise the West End adaptation for reviving a simpler era.
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Townsend centers on Mario Chalmers Classic and KU recruit Ric Adams
Kansas assistant Kurtis Townsend praised Mario Chalmers at the National Championship Classic golf event benefiting cancer research and youth programs. He highlighted the return as a boost to the program and noted Townsend recruited Ric Adams, a guard from Rainier Beach, whose path includes clutch moments and versatility for KU.
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Centralia man holds 14 Guinness free throw records
Centra lia resident Bob Fisher, 54, claims 14 Guinness world records for free throw shooting. He has not played basketball since high school but focuses on shooting mechanics learned through study. His feats include most in one hour and most in one minute blind folded among many others.
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