Bears fire Ditka end of a tumultuous 11 year era
AP recounts Mike Ditka's removal as Chicago Bears coach after 11 seasons marked by provocateur style and high drama. Owner Michael McCaskey vows fresh ideas while Ditka recalls a career of super bowls, fame, and fierce onfield passion. Final reflection acknowledges one hell of a run.
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Jim Litke
Chicago
Mike Ditka
Bears
Mike McCaskey
NFL
Chicago Bears
George Halas
Ditka
MdCV Girls Stay Perfect With Win Over Waverly
MdCV defense shoots 50 percent from the floor as four players reach double figures in a 62 42 win over Waverly. Senior Billy Jo Sowers leads MdCV with 14 points, sister Rusty adds 12, and Marcia Criqui and Gretchen Garard pool 10 each. Waverly’s Lori Peek scores 19 as MdCV improves to 7 0, while Waverly drops to 5 3. MdCV travels to Flinthills Friday.
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Ottawa Herald
Melvern
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
Waverly
Trojans
Billy Jo Sowers
Mdcv
Rusty
Marcia Criqui
Gretchen Garard
Steve Burkdoll
Lori Peek
Flinthills
Olpe
WHS
Johansen
Peek
Hess
Skillman
Ward
Kunkel
Lattimer
Marais
Eagles dominate Trailblazers in WHL roundup win
Wellsville tops Louisburg in a 17 point first quarter surge as Amy Kramer and Becky Broers contribute double digit points. WHL coach Richard Ebel notes the team’s need to prove its true level after a poor start. Jayhawk Linn edges Mound City long enough to claim a 45 35 win with Peery scoring 19 and Johnson 14.
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WHL
Richard Ebel
Howard
Wellsville
Amy Kramer
Becky Broeys
Eagles
Louisburg
Mound City
Panthers
Jayhawks
Burg
Roger Driver
Lori White
Panther
Laura Hermreck
WHS
Kelley Bethell
Jayhawk-Linn
Susan Peery
Jennifer Johson
Williamsburg
Jayhawk- Linn
Sabrina Norton
Marmaton Valley
Weigand
Shoemaker
White
L. Hermreck
A. Hermreck
Bethell
Mathias
Saueressig
Bond
Jayhawk
Kansas State begins nationwide AD search after Richards steps down
Kansas State University will search for a new athletic director within three to five months after Milt Richards resigned citing philosophical differences. Associate AD Jim Epps to run the department until an interim director is named, with the search expected to emphasize candidates tied to Kansas State.
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Kan
Kansas State University
Milt Richards
Wildcats
Kansas State
Richards
University
Jim Epps
Cyclones edge Bulldogs as Cleverley fuels comeback
Baldwin led by Denver Cleverley with 20 points and Darrin Kurtz 19 as the Cyclones outscored Ottawa 75 68. The game featured multiple double figure scorers including Alex Kachan and Landon Thompson for Baldwin, while Ottawa’s Mourning and Barker added solid totals. After a tight finish Baldwin coach Bob Manin noted they ran out of gas despite strong drives and scoring balance.
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Denver Cleverley
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Cleverley
Bob Manin
Alex Kachan
Landon Thompson
Barker
Ottawa
Bonner Springs
OHL
Gremnick
Grammer
Hanny
Scoby
Kurtz
C. Roberts
McCune
B. Roberts
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Clark
Wendler
Zogg
Barnhan
Maraschi
Hepner
Pelton
Gresnick
Bahan
Thompson Tota
Kings extend win streak to six with Nuggets rout
The Sacramento Kings, riding a six game surge since December 22, defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-106 as Wayne Tisdale scored 22 and joined five teammates with 18 or more. Sacramento outscored Denver 34-19 in the third period.
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New Jersey
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Miami
Detroit
Boston
Charlotte
Washington
Kennedy Beats Odds With Defensive Player Award
Seattle defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy earned AP defensive player of the year despite the Seahawks finishing 2-14. Coach Tom Flores and linebacker Rufus Porter praised his monumental season. Kennedy called the honor world changing and noted it as a rare achievement for a player on a losing team.
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Seattle
Cortez Kennedy
Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks
Kennedy
Associated Press
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Seag
Rufus Porter
Tez
NFL
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Buffalo Bills
Lawrence Taylor
New York Giants
Kenny Easley
Easley
Joe Nash
Philadelphia
Reggie White
Prep Scores From Tuesday Area Boys Games
Area boys scores show Onawa over Baldwin 75 68 and Lyndon over Hamilton 67 51. Waverly beat Marais des Cygnes Valley 72 62 while Jayhawk Linn defeated Williamsburg 68 37. Also listed are numerous results from schools including Altoona Midway Cherryvale Argonia Atwood St Francis Bishop Miege and many more across districts.
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Hope
White City
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Mount Carmel
Wichita
Hastings tops Kansas Wesleyan 90 76 behind White surge
Eric White scored 23 points to lead Hastings to a 90 76 victory over Kansas Wesleyan. Jon Bishop added 25 and John Edison 19 for Wesleyan in a high scoring non conference game.
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Eric White
Kansas Wesleyan
Jon Bishop
John Edison
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