Valley reigns as Missouri Valley brims with NCAA hopes
The Missouri Valley Conference is poised to land as many as four or even five NCAA tournament bids. Coaches tout improved recruiting and depth across Creighton, Wichita State, Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, and other peers while debates grow on seed quality and potential at-large selections.
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Missouri fires Quin Snyder after rocky tenure at Missouri
Quin Snyder resigned as Missouri basketball coach with six games left in the season. Melvin Watkins will temporarily take over as players consider their options while the program, plagued by on court slump and off court troubles, seeks stability.
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NASCAR greets deep rookie class
Daytona Beach AP notes a historically strong rookie group for 2006. Martin Truex Jr leads eight contenders entering the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt Jr, Clint Bowyer, Reed Sorenson, Denny Hamlin and more vying for Rookie of the Year. Names span Hendrick, Earnhardt, RCR, Ganassi, Joe Gibbs Racing with diverse ages from Sorenson to Chaffin.
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High school basketball scores from area games
Jewell beat White Rock 63 to 44 while Mankato lost 44 to 63. Lawrence Free State defeated Leavenworth 50 to 29. Newton topped Goddard 70 to 46. Southwestern Heights cruised to 94 to 0 over Sublette. other results include Osage City 51 over Herington 35 and Salina South 72 over Salina Central 52.
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