Surging Sooners climb onto bubble
Oklahoma after a rough start with Capel has won four straight to rise on the NCAA tournament bubble. Key players Longar and Carter sparked the rebound, while Longar's suspension earlier in the season and stellar performances by Carter and Neal bolster the Sooners' bid. Texas Tech, Baylor, and Oklahoma State remain on the schedule as March approaches.
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Drivers faced with cheating risk NASCAR crackdown
Daytona Beach AP report argues suspending drivers could curb rule bending after three teams failed inspection during Daytona 500 qualifying. It notes past crew chief Chad Knaus ban, Jimmie Johnson’s 2004 titles, and ongoing tension between penalties, fan reaction, and unclear signs of intentional cheating involving Michael Waltrip and a Toyota Camry intake substance.
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Stewart speaks to Arkansas boosters about stellar 1993-94 season
Former Missouri coach Norm Stewart, famed as Stormin Norman, spoke at the Downtown Tip-Off Club in North Little Rock. He recalled Missouri’s 120-68 loss to Arkansas in December 1993, the Tigers’ 28-win 1993-94 season, his cancer battle and long coaching career including 16 NCAA tournaments.
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Chargers fire Schottenheimer after dysfunctional ties
San Diego announced the firing of Marty Schottenheimer amid a strained clash with general manager A J Smith. Team president Dean Spanos called the situation dysfunctional as assistants left for head coaching jobs, and the coach said he faced no ongoing relation with Smith while noting ownership supported the decision.
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