Cromartie Steps Up As Jets Kick Returner In Win
Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie proved his versatility by returning a kickoff for 41 yards in the wild-card game after Brad Smith left with a groin injury. Cromartie had volunteered for special teams practice, and coach Mike Westhoff noted Cromartie’s burst helped set up the Jets’ winning drive. Westhoff hinted Cromartie could also handle punts, depending on matchup.
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Raiders still seek new head coach after Cable release
Oakland Raiders remain the sole NFL franchise without a head coach as six openings have closed. Hue Jackson is viewed as front runner, with John Fox and Pat Shurmur already hired elsewhere. The team also faces Nnamdi Asomugha contract issues and coaching staff uncertainties.
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Sterling Warriors sweep Ottawa in night of losses
In Sterling, Ottawa University basketball suffered its fifth straight defeat as the Braves fell 75-55 and the Lady Braves dropped 83-38 to No. 14 Sterling. Corey Smith and Larry Barber led Ottawa with 11 points each, while the Ladies were outscored heavily in the second half. Ottawa hosts Kansas Wesleyan at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.
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West Franklin falters as Lyndon ousts Falcons in rescheduled clash
Lyndon defeats West Franklin 57 to 39 in boys action and 52 to 22 in girls. Briar Shaffer leads boys with 18 points while Sierr a Miller posts 10 for West Franklin. Coach Spencer says growth will come with time as the teams prep for Osage City at home.
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Midseason basketball tourneys spread across area teams
Ottawa opens Monday at Basehor Linwood in the Baselor Linwood tournament with the girls 6 1 as second seed facing St Joe Benton and the boys 6 2 opening against Platte County The Baldwin Invitational features Wellsville and Anderson County in bracket play and round robin matches through Saturday The Pleasanton and Flint Hills League brackets have not yet been released and the Top Gun and other tournaments run through late January
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