Angels Rally Past Royals On Errors In Exhibition
Angels capitalized on five Royals errors to beat Kansas City 14 6 in an exhibition. Jeff Francis allowed six runs three earned over five innings with seven strikeouts as Hank Conger and Peter Bourjos homered and Clay Fuller hit a grand slam for Los Angeles. The two teams open the season March 31 in Kansas City. Francis discussed his pitching approach and readiness for the regular season.
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Colorado reaches NIT semifinals in Madison Square Garden
Colorado Buffaloes upset expectations after a tough season and advance to the NIT semifinals in New York. Alec Burks led with 25 points and 10 rebounds, guiding a 81-74 win over Kent State to set up a clash with the Alabama/Miami winner.
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NFL approves kickoff changes and replay reviews
The NFL moves kickoffs to the 35 yard line, keeps a 20 yard touchback, and limits kickoff wedge blocks to two. All scoring plays will be reviewable by replay, while a ban on player- launched tackles is postponed. Coaches fear more touchbacks and field-position shifts.
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Lawrence Taylor gets probation in sex case verdict
The teenage accuser in the Lawrence Taylor case attended the sentencing in New City New York and urged prison time, but the football star received six years of probation after pleading guilty in January to sexual misconduct and patronizing an underage prostitute.
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Missouri coach Mike Anderson negotiates contract extension
Agent Jimmy Sexton said he is negotiating a new deal with Missouri amid Arkansas interest. Sexton noted discussions have been ongoing for weeks and expects some resolution in the next few days. He represents multiple coaches including Nick Saban and Rex Ryan.
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Miami LB Buchanan suspended after alleged assault incident
Ramon Buchanan of Miami faces felony counts of resisting arrest and battery for allegedly spitting on and attempting to head butt a police officer, plus three misdemeanors. He is suspended indefinitely by coach Al Golden and absent from the latest depth chart. Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will undergo surgery on his injured left shoulder and miss the rest of the season.
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NCAA Tournament Semifinal Round Matchups Listed
The latest line lists semifinal pairings for the NCAA Tournament across regional sites. Wisconsin faces a Southeast rival while North Carolina, Ohio State, Connecticut and Arizona are noted among the East and West regions. Scheduling references include the Superdome in New Orleans Honda Center Anaheim and Prudential Center Newark with dates around March 24 and 25.
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Two Day Sports Calendar Kansas vs Missouri Softball Highlight
Kansas University schedules a two day sports calendar with a softball clash against Missouri set for 4 p.m. today. The event is part of a broader slate of activities listed for the period, emphasizing regional rivalry and collegiate competition.
Online Only Sports News Links Highlight Local Coverage
Journal-World staff present online only content highlighting sports coverage from Ijworld.com and KUSports.com. Readers can access extended stories, scores, and analysis beyond print edition through linked platforms.
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