Royals bag ace Meche to anchor shaky rotation
Kansas City introduces Gil Meche as the club’s new ace, signing a five year 55 million deal. Meche, 28, carries number 55 and joins a Royals staff that finished last in ERA last season, with GM Day ton Moore touting him as a difference maker to stabilize a porous rotation.
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Red Sox Reach Deal With Japanese Pitcher Matsuzaka
In Boston, Daisuke Matsuzaka agreed to a six year contract worth at least 52 million dollars with an 8 million dollar signing bonus. The Red Sox planned a 5 p.m. news conference to announce the agreement after weeks of negotiations led by Scott Boras and Theo Epstein.
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Local prep officials honored for decades at 5A title game
Two Kansas officials were celebrated for long years of service at the State Activities Association ceremony during the Nov 25 5A championship at Hummer Field Topeka. Brad Gilges earned a 30 year plaque and Craig Davis received a 40 year recognition.
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Newman adds veterans Karns and Cronin to its roster
Newman University women's basketball coach Tracy Anderson recruited Nathalie Karns 24 and Erica Cronin 25 from San Diego for their final season. Both traded full time jobs for a chance to play, balancing careers in Qualcomm planning and financial publishing with coursework and athletics while Karns pursues physical therapy and Cronin studies arts and graphic design. The pair brings JC and junior college experience, with Karns helping Northeastern Colorado reach the 2002 national tournament and Cronin earning all-conference honors at San Bernardino before her time at Mesa CC.
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Wrestlers set for big day at Ottawa tourney
Tokarz notes the upcoming weekend is key as Ottawa Cyclones wrestlers settle into weight divisions before exams. Many will certify in their classes and help ready the gym for Saturday competition after Friday’s Ottawa De Soto basketball games, aiming to improve and reach peak team form.
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Ottawa Braves Seek Sunshine On NAIA Tournament Trip
Ottawa aims to relax and bond on their travel trip, with Conner predicting a scenic, historical experience and a chance to sharpen teamwork. The Lady Braves, 6-5, bring competitive spirit and strong stats including Krystal White’s 3.36 steals per game as they prepare for the upcoming tournament. A site link notes tournament updates at islandtimebasketball.
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