Texas Edges UConn On Late Free Throws In Austin
Darren Kelly scored 16 points and Fredie Williams forced two critical turnovers in the final 40 seconds, lifting Texas to a 60-56 win over No. 15 Connecticut. Texas extended its home winning streak to 23 as Williams helped shut down Taliek Brown and Texas protected the late lead with clutch free throws. Edmund Saunders led UConn with 13 points, while Evans and Owens contributed 11 each for Texas.
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Ostertag Returns to Jazz After Trade Talk Fallout
Utah Jazz center Greg Ostertag rejoined the team after a dispute with coach Jerry Sloan over a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ostertag denied skipping practice, saying he was receiving treatment, and he reported a cleared misunderstanding after Sloan apologized for misinterpreting comments.
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Kansas State hosts rested Missouri after marathon game
Kansas State meets Missouri in Bramlage Coliseum after Missouri's four overtime win over Iowa State, 112-109, leaving the Tigers likely fatigued. Missouri is ranked No. 20, aiming to rise in the Big 12, while Kansas State seeks to halt Kareem Rush and Clarence Gilbert from scoring from long range.
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Pomona Finishes 13-0 Season With Title Win
Pomona Junior High boys cap undefeated season by defeating Burlingame 42-26 in league tournament final. Coach Rob Conway credits a relentless pressing defense averaging about 20 steals per game, turning turnovers into offense led by a balanced squad with Zeke Thompson at 11 points, Abe Frieden 9, and Justin Wheeler 7.
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OMS Whirlwinds Boys Eighth Start Slow In Season
Ottawa Middle School eighth grade boys basketball lags early with a 1-3 start. Caleb Blakesley leads scoring with 17 in season opener win over Anderson County, others scoring voiced. Losses include Leavenworth East 63-18, Burlington 38-30, Atchison 47-15. Coach McDonnell cites fundamentals and ongoing improvement.
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Three Cyclones place in Prairie View tourney
Ottawa High wrestlers placed in the top three at Prairie View Invitational. Chad Hinderliter won the 103 pound title with three victories, Jason Tharp placed second at 275, and Tim Dowell finished third at 140 after a semifinal loss. Others had mixed results including Sam Hughes, Stephen Walters, and Matthew Thomas going 1-2. Ottawa heads to the Piper Invitational next.
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Tourney notes show Williamsburg girls falter in late run
Williamsburg and Wichita battled to a 4-4 start, tied at 19-15 at halftime before Williamsburg pulled away. Bazil, Hallie Lee and Jamie Spiker led scoring for Williamsburg, with Walters praising defense and playmaking. Pomona trailed 34-31 late as Mindy Bowman sparked a rally with three three-pointers. Brianna Willhite and Emily Clayton were limited by flu. Pomona, 4-6, faces Wichita at 8 p.m.
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Williams survives first round test at Australian Open
Venus Williams, after skipping warmup events, outlasts 18-year-old Spaniard Maria Jose Martinez in three sets 6-3 2-6 6-0 in Melbourne. Serena Williams advances easily, Hingis and Mauresmo win, while Hewitt battles Bjorkman in a long night session.
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