McGrady Francis trade hangs on Charlotte draft
star players McGrady and Francis dominate NBA chatter as Houston and Orlando loom. Charlotte moves up two spots in the expansion draft to target Emeka Okafor or Dwight Howard, while Los Angeles weighs Shaquille O Neal trade options with Dallas and Phoenix eyeing cap space.
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Falkenstein and Jasner win 2004 Gowdy Media Awards
Max Falkenstein and Phil Jasner, longtime basketball broadcasters, are named 2004 Curt Gowdy Award recipients by the Basketball Hall of Fame. Jasner covered the Philadelphia 76ers since 1973 and led the Professional Basketball Writers Association with a lifetime award in 2001. Falkenstein, honored as Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inductee, has 58 years delivering Jayhawk play-by-play and analysis. The Gowdy Award honors print and electronic media, first given in 1990.
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Missouri hires Melvin Watkins as top assistant to Quin Snyder
In Columbia Missouri AP Melvin Watkins 49 was hired as top assistant to Quin Snyder filling a vacancy after an NCAA probe. Watkins formerly led Texas A&M posting 60 111 in six seasons and 42 20 at Charlotte. He succeeds Tony Harvey who resigned amid an NCAA investigation and will work under Snyder who stressed high character and motivation.
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Baylor Anticipates Criminal Checks for Recruits
Baylor athletics may require criminal background checks for transferring athletes and access to disciplinary records from previous colleges. The move follows NCAA violations concerns and after the Patrick Dennehy case. The task force also urged three character references for all prospects.
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Trio wins Monday's senior scramble at Hickory Hollow
Gilbert Osburn Bruce May and Larry Coloson won Monday's senior scramble at Hickory Hollow posting minus six. The program notes Monday 9 a.m. tee times. Shawn Watson and Gary Wadkins took Lowball Handicap Partnership with 33. Closest to the pin went to Larry Stevenson No. 7 and Russ Tindle No. 3. Wednesday night scramble moved to 6 p.m. for summer. registrants must sign in by 5:30 p.m.
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Larry Coloson
Hickory Hollow
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Gary Wadkins
Larry Stevenson
Russ Tindle
COF Athletes Medal At State Special Olympics Track Meet
Eight COF athletes competed June 4 through 6 at the Special Olympic State Games in Wichita. Results include Mercedes Olivas winning the shot put and the 100 meter run with Stephanie King also claiming a first in the 100 meter walk and multiple top five finishes across events such as long jump, shot put, running events, and standing long jump.
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Stephanie King
Danny Kuhlmann
Bryan Barrett
Phillip Eckmann
Mercedes Olivas
Darren Hoover
King
Chuck Crawford
Crawford
Margaret Morgan
Olivas
Morgan
Eckmann
Kuhlmann
Hoover
Barrett
Entry deadline nears for Sunflower State Games in Topeka
TOPEKA The 15th Sunflower State Games set for July 16 18 and July 23 25 in Topeka. Team sport deadline June 30 and individual July 7. Opening ceremonies July 17 at 8 p.m. with Kansas celebrities mascots and rock climbing wall. Between 6 000 and 7 000 athletes compete in 30 plus sports. Eligibility includes all ages and skill levels with medals earning entry to State Games of America. Visit sunflowergames com for details.
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