Martin blames self for Wildcats collapse after Big 12 slide
Kansas State coach Frank Martin accepts blame as the Wildcats fall to 13-6 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12 after a 75-59 loss to Missouri. Once a top 3 preseason pick, the program has faced suspensions, defections, and a steep ranking drop as they prepare for games against Texas A&M Kansas and Baylor.
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Frank Martin
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Pullen
Curtis Kelly
UNLV
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Vikes roll in tourney at Pleasanton
Central Heights High School boys overpower Altoona 82 to 25 in the Pleasan ton Tournament first round. Sam Leach 22 points and 21 from Jimmy Hoskins lead the Vikings who used a feisty full court press and fast transition. They face Prairie View next with Uniontown looming if they advance.
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Prairie View
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Uniontown
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Engelman
Howard
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Sluder
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Beckwith
Maloney
Erhart
Pfister
Royals pitcher Gil Meche retires at age 32 after shoulder issues
Gil Meche announces retirement from baseball at 32 to avoid shoulder surgery and a potentially lost season. He walks away from a $12 million 2011 salary, noting his decision centers on health and his family, not money, while recalling a career with the Royals and Mariners.
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Falcons fall to Council Grove in Flint Hills League tourney
West Franklin loses 53 to 32 to Council Grove in the first round as the Falcons trail 23-9 at halftime and 30-23 in the second half. Coach James Spencer cites processing through a dry second quarter and notes improvement as the team nears a p.m. matchup with Lyndon after a prior 65-51 setback to Northern Heights.
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