White's slip doesn't hurt Heisman bid
Oklahoma quarterback Jason White edged Larry Fitzgerald to claim the Heisman amid debate over ballot timing. White led in passing efficiency with 3,744 yards and 40 touchdowns, guiding the Sooners toward the Sugar Bowl and a possible national title.
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McKay Joins Falcons as General Manager in Atlanta
Rich McKay is hired as Atlanta Falcons general manager, four days after leaving Tampa Bay. Owner Arthur Blank pursued him, replacing a vacancy two years. Head coach Dan Reeves was fired last week as the team fell to 3-11 after a 38-7 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. McKay previously helped build the Buccaneers' Super Bowl champions and has a long Tampa Bay history dating to 1976.
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Royals sign versatile infielder Tony Graffanino
Kansas City Royals announce a 2.2 million two year contract for Tony Graffanino, with 1.1 million per season and up to 100,000 annually in bonuses. Graffanino, 30, has played shortstop, second, and third, hit .260 with seven homers and 23 RBI in 90 games last season with Chicago White Sox. He is a nine year veteran with infield versatility and a strong track record at Kauffman Stadium.
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OMS wrestlers lose duals in Leavenworth meets
Ottawa Middle School wrestlers fell 80 30 to Patton and 38 32 to West as illness sidelined six swimmers. Sam Blecha Ron Pursley and Leon Sink won both matches with Sink at 10 0 Blecha 7 2 and Pursley 4 2. Jared Mathey 5 1 and John Lange 6 2 won their only contest.
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Kansas State Rolls Past Creighton By 34 In Manhattan
Kansas State defeats Creighton 94-60 as Nicole Ohlde nets a season high 32 points for No. 11. The Wildcats improve to 7-2 with a five game win streak, shooting 58.3 percent while holding Creighton to 30 percent as KSU pulls away in the second half. Kendra Wecker adds 13, Erie Madden 12.
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Kansas Rally Tops Ball State In 70 55 Victory
Aquanita Burras scored 24 as Kansas erased a 51 45 deficit with a 25 4 run in eight minutes to beat Ball State 70 55. Tama ra Ransburg added 11 points and 12 rebounds to help the Jayhawks improve to 4 2 while Dana Collins and Johna Goff each had 12 for the Cardinals now 4 5.
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McCook 47 Ottawa 46 in tight basketball clash
McCook withstands Ottawa 47 to 46 after a seesaw fourth quarter as Studley and Vance lead Ottawa with nine points each while McCook’s Bennett and Friche pace scorers. Ottawa hosts Anderson County next Tuesday.
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