Historic Heisman duel in USC Oklahoma Orange Bowl showdown
USC's Matt Leinart and Oklahoma's Jason White, the Heisman winners from the storied programs, meet in the Orange Bowl for the national title, a historic first as two Heisman victors face off on the field. Leinart leads a 12-0 Trojans aiming for back to back titles. White returns from injuries seeking his first national crown for the Sooners.
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Auburn's bittersweet Sugar Bowl victory over Virginia Tech
Auburn wins 16-13 over No. 9 Virginia Tech to finish 13-0 yet miss the national title. Despite MVP Jason Campbell and a strong defense, the Tigers fail to seal a decisive statement as USC and Oklahoma vie for the undisputed crown.
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Selig approves Johnson trade to New York Yankees
New York awaits terms as Randy Johnson nears a possible move to the Yankees under a 72 hour window after approval from Commissioner Bud Selig. Arizona would obtain Javier Vazquez Brad Halsey Dioner Navarro and 9 million while Johnson seeks extension and Green negotiates with Diamondbacks.
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Chiefs Bitter season closes with aging core near end
Chiefs chief players Trent Green Willie Roaf Tony Richardson Will Shields Eddie Kennison Casey Wiegmann near 30s CEOs Face defense woes as offense wanes. Coach Waters laments lost games and careers, signaling a bitter sweet era of prolific offense and fragile defense.
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Park tops OU in KCAC action at Ottawa
Park downed Ottawa University 82 59 in a KCAC game. Renee Sidney of OU was KCAC player of the week with eight points and two blocks. Ottawa (6 8) hosts Saint Mary Thursday after halftime Park led with 16 points and Bankhead added 16 with 5 assists as Ottawa shot 31 62 from the field and 14 21 at the line.
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Kansas State routs Division II Central Missouri State 80 58
Fred Peete posts 25 points and Jeremiah Massey adds 20 before leaving with an ankle injury seven minutes left. Kansas State drives late in the second half to pull away, shooting 50 percent and outrebounding the Mules 36 24 as they prep for Big 12 at Nebraska.
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Missouri hits stride as conference season opens
Missouri, 7-5, has won three of four, beating No. 12 Gonzaga 63-61 after a 70-64 loss to No. 1 Illinois. Coach Quin Snyder says urgency and maturity are growing as the Tigers prepare for Big 12 play starting with Iowa State. Texas A&M and Kansas K-State are strong early performers.
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