Walk-on Miller becomes starting guard for Tar Heels versus Duke
Former walk-on Wes Miller defies odds at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, earning a starting role for North Carolina after transferring from James Madison. He contributes nearly 10 points per game and consistently earns defensive honors as UNC aims to rebound from last year’s NCAA champions to reach the tournament.
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Steelers win remarkable championship run seals sixth seed glory
The Steelers overcome a rough season to reach the Super Bowl destiny with a 16-0 path not required, culminating in a dramatic playoff surge. Players like Roethlisberger and Bettis faced setbacks yet rallied through wins at Cincinnati Denver and Seattle as coach Cowher praised their road to history.
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OU Braves baseball opens 0-2 after losses to Wesleyan and Bellevue
The Ottawa University Braves fall to 0-2 after a 6-3 defeat at Wesleyan in Ottawa and a 14-4 loss to Bellevue on January 28. Roybal Birch driving in two, Jim Summers and Aaron Klossen each with two hits, while Travis Persinger drove in four with three hits in the opener. Ottawa used four pitchers with Matt Bolles starting five innings and Kris Cossins surrendering two runs without recording an out.
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Steelers win Super Bowl draws record TV audience
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21 to 10 in the Super Bowl, watched in 45.85 million homes the second highest ever. Nielsen gives a preliminary national rating of 41.6 with about 141.4 million U S viewers, the second largest program audience after Super Bowls in 2004 and 1996.
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Floyd Quigley win Skins Game title in Hawaii
Raymond Floyd and Dana Quigley teamed to win 10 skins and a record 510000 dollars in the Champions Skins Game at Wailea Hawaii, defeating defending champions Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. Floyd sealed the victory with an 8 foot birdie on No 17 for nine skins and 410000 dollars. Nicklaus and Watson earned eight skins and 260000 dollars.
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Buffs struggle to sell out Coors Events Center
Colorado fans show limited demand at 11 064 seat Coors Events Center with crowds under 4 000. Coach Patton upbeat about recent gains and remaining room to improve. Meanwhile Oklahoma coach Sampson laments missed leads and turnovers after a one point loss to Kansas. Cyclones guard Curtis Stinson posts a triple double in 96 79 win over Colorado. Missouri coach Snyder plans to reinstate Thomas Gardner for Baylor game after benching him vs Texas Tech.
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NASCAR crew chief changes race plan after hard seasons
The article reports Chad Knaus adjusting his approach with Jimmie Johnson after sustaining early season leads but failing to secure the championship. He aims for a steady top 10 through 13 races, then top five through 26, before the Chase, acknowledging past frustrations with prolonged dominance. Johnson supports the shift toward a balanced, less ego-driven strategy.
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