Final Four teams power into championship chase
By JAIME ARON AP Sports Writer the top seed No 1 preseason team and a 1990s powerhouse pace the field as No 3 Georgia Tech faces Oklahoma State while UConn meets Duke in the semifinals the Georgia Tech Cowboys and Huskies all carry storylines of continuity and high level play into San Antonio with coach Jim Calhoun and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski guiding veteran stars
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NFL Penalizes TD Celebrations and Expands Rules
The NFL approved a 15 yard penalty for group TD celebrations and fines for players like Terrell Owens and Joe Horn. Owners also adopted a modified instant replay system, expanded practice squads, coach called timeouts, quicker end zone clock stopping, restricted fair catch returns, and allowed receivers to wear numbers 10 through 19.
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Ottawa splits doubleheader with Bethany in opener 5-3
Ottawa wins the nightcap 9-8 to earn a split as Bethany pulls within one in the seventh. Ottawa pounded 11 hits with Danny Holmes collecting three and an RBI while Jeff Strack drove in two. Roybal Birch pitched the final three innings in relief of starter Jim Summers.
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Ottawa Baseball Falls After Early Lead Drops
Ottawa opened with runs in the first three innings but failed to score in the last four frames as OU pitching allowed three hits on two runs. Summers lasted four innings, surrendering six runs on five hits. Strack and Coleman each had two hits while Birch and Summers added RBIs. Tharp relieved after two, giving up one run on three hits in five innings. Ottawa stands 7-15-1 and visits Friends on Saturday.
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Baker sweeps Ottawa in softball doubleheader
Baker ripped 24 hits to sweep Ottawa as the Lady Braves dropped 10-2 and 9-1 to the Lady Wildcats. Baker had 13 hits in the five inning opener and finished with a run in the sixth of the nightcap. Ottawa’s offense was led by Katie Sheffield who tripled for 2 RBIs in the opener, scoring Danielle Halpin and Melisa Miller in the fifth.
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Ottawa Softball Slips to Emporia State Tourney Action
Brandy Shoemaker had one of Ottawa's four hits and stole two bases in game one. In the nightcap Sheffield drove in Ottawa's lone run in the third, giving a brief 1-0 lead before Baker sparked a three run bottom of the third. Shoemaker added another steal. Ottawa heads to Emporia State tourney Friday and Saturday.
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Garnett Lions Club April Adventure Duathlon set for April 17
GARNETT The Garnett Lions Club hosts an April Adventure Duathlon on April 17. The event features a 3 mile run, 20 mile bike ride, and 2 mile run with entry fees of 20 dollars for individuals and 30 dollars for teams. Registration closes April 9. call Dale Lybarger at 785 448-6673 for forms. Sam Oram finished second in the boys shot put at Snowball Relays with a 45 feet 7 inch effort.
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Hornung regrets Notre Dame comments on race and admissions
Paul Hornung apologized for saying Notre Dame must ease academic standards to "get the black athlete." He later told the AP he was wrong and that admission for all athletes is tough. Notre Dame spokesman Matthew Storin called the remarks insensitive and insulting to Black athletes. Hornung, a former Heisman winner and Packers star, said he reflected and would not repeat the comments.
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