Valley eyes three NCAA bids as Valley ready for selection
The Missouri Valley Conference aims for three NCAA berths with an outside shot at a fourth, as Wichita State, Bradley, Creighton, Southern Illinois and others push for bids. Elgin notes strong RPI and depth, while Creighton, Salukis, and Bradley highlight the league’s rising profile through a record attendance season and standout performances.
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De La Rosa Escapes Damaging Hit In Spring Game
De La Rosa was struck on the pitching hand by a Todd Walker line drive in a 9-4 Royals win over the Padres in Surprise. He left after three innings but is not expected to miss a start. Mike Sweeney debuted this spring going 1-for-3 with a strikeout as Kansas City totaled 14 hits.
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Penguins fail to reach arena deal. may relocate
The Pittsburgh Penguins declared an impasse in new arena talks with state and local leaders and said relocation is possible, signalling a move to Kansas City next season. Owners Lemieux and Burkle blame government officials after offering $120 million toward a $290 million project in Pittsburgh.
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Paris guards take center stage in Big 12 tourney
Oklahoma soph Courtney Paris leads a strong Big 12 field as point guards surge to the fore. Freshmen Jenna Plumley and Andrea Riley spark the Sooners and Cowboys. Lyndsey Medders, AQuonesia Franklin, Angela Tisdale shine for ISU Baylor and Texas A&M. First round set with four byes, event in Oklahoma City.
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Durant and Law Named AP All-Big 12 First Team
Kevin Durant of Texas and Acie Law of Texas A M headline the AP All-Big 12 first team for 2006 07. Joining them are Darrius Jackson of Texas Tech Mario Boggan of Oklahoma State and Julian Wright of Kansas. Durant led in scoring and rebounding pace with 28.9 and 12.5, while Law topped in clutch play aiding Texas A M turnaround from 0 16 to national prominence.
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