Sutter Hall of Fame surprise ends long wait
Bruce Sutter, the famed split-finger closer, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on 13th try after 12 years on the BBWAA ballot. The Atlanta native and six time All Star earned 400 of 520 votes (76.9) to top Rice and Gossage, with strong support across rivals and fans alike.
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Name change has Angel fans in uproar
Anaheim residents debate the Angels name as legal action unfolds over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim branding. The city seeks to reverse the change and claim damages, arguing lost publicity and land-use profits amount to at least 100 million. Fans insist the team name reflects the club, not broader branding.
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Eagles stumble in ACC debut as NC State routs BC
Boston College, now in the Atlantic Coast Conference, fell to 0-3 in league play after a 78-60 home loss to No. 18 North Carolina State. The BC football team opened conference play with a loss to Florida State, while basketball coach Al Skinner urged patience, noting the setback isn’t catastrophic.
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Valley hope rises as MVC eyes at large bids
MVC teams push for at large NCAA berths as five or higher in RPI for the season would place four or more squads in the Big Dance. Public perception hinges on national rankings, with UNI coach Greg McDermott noting Top 25 status boosts league publicity and profile.
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Tigers edge Sooners with late free throws in gritty finish
Missouri spoiled Oklahoma’s bid after a tight game, as McKinney, Marshall, and Everett helped cap a late spark. Oklahoma, led by Johnson with 10 points, struggled from deep without Neal and shot 3-for-16 from three. The Tigers extended their Big 12 streak, surpassing wins from 1982-83 and matching a 2-0 league start.
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CH wrestlers place in Burlington event
Central Heights wrestlers posted three top five finishes at the Burlington Invitational in Burlington. Dane Droddy went 5-1 at 160 pounds for fourth, while Alfred Lickteig at 112 and Jeremy Raby at 171 tied for fifth with 32 points. Coach Randy Hinderliter praised the young squad as they prepare for the Tonganoxie Tournament.
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