Missouri recalls Aaron O’Neal death on anniversary
Missouri players and coaches mark one year since Aaron O’Neal, a 19 year old redshirt freshman, collapsed during a voluntary workout and died. The 2005 season honored him with helmet decals and a named locker, while legal action and ongoing reflections shape the program’s approach to workouts and safety.
Death lingers as year passes at Missouri football
A year after Aaron O Neal, 19, collapsed on Faurot Field during a preseason workout and died, his parents sue 14 university officials including Coach Gary Pinkel and medical director Rex Sharp. Missouri keeps changes minimal while planning summer practices and a Sept. 2 season opener against Murray State, with O Neal’s locker remaining in Memorial Stadium through 2008.
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Wichita mayor drops WSU football proposal
Wichita Mayor Carlos Mayans ends his bid to revive Wichita State University football citing the president and school officials opposition. The proposal, tying public funds to athletic scholarships and booster donations, faced Council pushback and a resolution limiting city involvement.
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Montoya May Move To NASCAR Circuit
Juan Pablo Montoya could race in Nextel Cup events soon after leaving Formula One with McLaren Mercedes. Ganassi, who runs NASCAR teams, says Montoya’s early release would let him begin stock car experience this season.
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Senior scramble at Hickory Hollow ends with Brazeal foursome win
The team of C W Brazeal, Dennis Ford, Don Hill and Blain Schoolcraft won Monday's senior scramble at Hickory Hollow with a minus five. Closest to the pin winners were Karen Crosby No 3 and Eldon McCurdy No 7.
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Baldwin youth tackle football registrations announced
Baldwin City schedules registrations for grades two through six from July 21 at Baldwin Athletic Club, 6 to 8 p.m., for Lawrence Youth Football League play. A parents meeting occurs July 19 at the Baldwin wrestling gym. For details call coach John Hanson at (785) 830 7446 day or (785) 766 3445 night.
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Materazzi denies Zidane terrorist claim after final clash
Marco Materazzi confirms he insulted Zinedine Zidane before the head butt but reiterates he did not call him a terrorist. A Paris group alleged he used the term dirty terrorist linked to Zidane’s Algerian heritage. Liu Xiang sets 110m hurdles world record at Athletissima, clocking 12.88 seconds to break the previous mark.
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