Durant Gillespie earn Big 12 awards for 2005 season
Durant of Texas claimed player of the year and freshman of the year honors, the first freshman to win the top league honor. Gillispie of Texas A&M was named coach of the year as Kansas, Oklahoma State, Missouri and Kansas State players also earned top awards in a crowded Big 12 ballot.
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Oklahoma State Faces Nebraska to Close Season
Oklahoma State sits at 21-10 overall and 10-6 in the Big 12 under Bob Huggins in his first season, while Nebraska stands at 16-13, 5-10. The Cowboys’ late season stumble includes a suspension for Mario Boggan after an on-court incident, and a makeup game with Baylor looming after an 86-82 loss. The Big 12 tourney picture shows hope for four NCAA bids, with first round matchups lined up including Iowa State vs Oklahoma and Texas Tech vs Colorado.
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Creighton Upsets Salukis To Claim MVC Title
Creighton defeats Southern Illinois 67 61 to win the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, earning a seventh NCAA bid in nine years. Tolliver 15 points 13 rebounds leads Bluejays who cap off an eight game win streak against SIU. Salukis star Jamaal Tatum 21 points as SIU ends a 13 game win streak.
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Miller Selected to Kansas Team in Classic
Ottawa High School senior Jordan Miller, a 130 pound wrestler and three-time state placer, was chosen for the Kansas team in the Kansas Missouri Classic. The event features top seniors from the Kansas City area and will be held at Kansas City Kansas Community College at 7 p.m. Miller will compete at 125 pounds in the Classic after finishing second in the 5A State Wrestling Tournament.
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Brigade rallies past Chicago in high-scoring clash
Kansas City quarterback Raymond Philyaw went 23 of 33 for 225 yards and two touchdowns guiding the Brigade to a 54 41 victory over the Chicago Rush. Jerel Myers added 66 yards and two TDs on eight receptions while Rush QB Matt D Oroazio threw for 250 yards and five touchdowns with Bobby Sippio totaling 122 receiving yards and five scores.
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Grudzielanek heads to knee surgery in Royals update
Surprise Arizona AP report says Kansas City Royals second baseman Mark Grudzielanek underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to repair a medial meniscus tear. No timetable for return. he will begin rehab at spring training facility. Grudzielanek, 36, earned a gold glove and batted .297 last season with a .994 fielding percentage.
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Sosa Delivers First Spring Home Run For Rangers
Sammy Sosa homered off Luke Hudson as the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-0 in a spring game. Sosa, at 588 career long balls, also struck out twice and played right field after serving as designated hitter in earlier games. Ian Kinsler added a two run shot in the fifth, while Brandon McCarthy and four Rangers relievers combined for three hitless innings. The Royals, batting .343 as a team, managed only three singles.
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