Pierce undecided on pro jump after junior season
Lawrence Kansas AP Paul Pierce Kansas forward and All American says he has not made up his mind about turning pro after his junior season. He can see himself in a Kansas uniform next year or an NBA uniform but right now is up in the air. His focus remains on winning a championship.
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Williams says Chiefs disrespected him and won’t return
Kansas City's Dan Williams, franchise tagged after leading the Chiefs with 10.5 sacks last season, says he feels disrespected and won’t play for KC next season. He criticizes the franchise tag for hurting his market value while GM Carl Peterson defends the move. Williams notes few options beyond KC's one year offer and cites the Hasty deal as evidence of perceived unequal respect.
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NFL players and owners reach four year labor deal through 2003
The NFL and players approve a four year extension covering 1998 to 2003 with a capped season through 2002 and an uncapped 2004 option. Salary cap rises to 52.388 million per team in 1998, players’ share up to 64 percent, rookie minimums climb to 158 thousand in 1998 and 175 thousand in 1999, and a new dog it clause allows team guards against guaranteed pay if a player slacks. Ratification still required by players, owners, and U.S. Judge Doty.
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Ottawa Faces Hot Bulldogs In Substate Showdown
Ottawa, the fourth seed, hosts Baldwin the fifth seed at 7 p.m. Tuesday as sub-state action begins. The Bulldogs have won eight of nine after a 1-7 start and Jay Brooks is playing superbly. The final, set for March 7, determines a 4A State Tournament berth in Salina.
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Ottawa Girls Eye Careful Playoff Run Against Prairie View
Ottawa aims to steady its post season push with a 6:15 p.m. road test against Ward as a fourth seed showdown looms. Prairie View, finishing 12-8 after a 61-42 win over Wellsville, seeks a fresh start in Monday’s game while Ottawa closes regular season with back-to-back tests. Kornhaus emphasizes facing strong teams to stay unafraid, with the winner to meet Baldwin or Spring Hill in Ottawa’s semifinal. Finalists earn a shot at the 4A State Tournament in Salina.
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Unbeatens vie in 3A sub-state at Central Heights
The 3A sub-state tourney features six area teams with both the Viking boys and Erie girls undefeated at 20-0. Defending champ Wellsville and Osage City loom as threats as Central Heights hosts opening-round games Monday and Tuesday with semifinals Thursday and finals Saturday. Winners advance to Hutchinson.
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Wellsville Girls Rout Spring Hill to Close Regular Season
The Wellsville Eagles defeated Spring Hill 60 to 29 as they prep for sub state, led by Carrie Kramer with 12 points and Jill Dorsey with 11. Ten players scored for Wellsville, who outscored Spring Hill 41 to 12 across the second and third quarters. The Eagles travel to Linn for a first round game at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Knight, Indiana given deadline for coach conduct case
Indiana coach Bob Knight and university officials have until noon Monday to present their side of the events that led to three technical fouls and his ejection after a game against Illinois. The Big Ten notified Indiana on Wednesday that Knight could be suspended, fined or both for the confrontation with referee Ted Valentine after the 82-72 loss Tuesday night.
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