NCAA Tourney Opens With ACC Duels For Duke and Tech
Duke the No. 1 seed in the East faces Mississippi Valley in Greensboro while Georgia Tech battles Marist in Baton Rouge. Coaches Krzyzewski and Cremins acknowledge limited knowledge of first round opponents as NCAA brackets unfold across four sites. Mississippi Valley, making its first NCAA appearance, aims to overcome economic challenges and fear none as Lafayette Stribling hails resilience and faith amid daunting odds.
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Three Area Gals Named All League First Team
Cindy Scott of Pomona and Kelly Wood and Leslie Sheldon of Central Heights earned spots on the Three Rivers League Division I first team after coaches selected the squad. Sheldon and Wood led CH to the title at 10-2, while Scott toped Indian scoring and rebounding as runnerup in the league.
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Athletes Of The Week Highlight Ray And Lewis
Garnett senior Danny Ray and Ottawa junior DeeDee Lewis earned Herald Athletes of the Week for standout sub state performances. Ray scored 51 points across games earning Garnett a 4A state berth, including a 23 point title game 74-61 win. Lewis posted 26 points and 12 rebounds in a 61-41 semifinal, then 11 points and seven boards in a 33-37 final loss to Chanute.
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Viking league all star selections crown Central Heights
Central Heights stars Danny DeVore Dale Kratzberg and Steve Andrews headline the Three Rivers League Division I boys all league team with first team honors. Pomona’s Curt Altic and Brad Swan of Jayhawk Linn join the first team as area players fill most spots.
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Sandoval Survives Brush With Death in Las Vegas Fight
In a Caesars Palace ring Richie Sandoval was knocked out by Gaby Canizales and left on a stretcher with an airway device after a seizure. Dr. Flip Homansky described fear during the rescue and defended boxing as a societal sport despite dangers. Canizales and Sandoval voiced acceptance of sports risk as part of competition.
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Lott Leads TCU Past Montana in NIT Debut
Texas Christian guard Carl Lott scores a career high 27 points as TCU beat Montana 76 to 69 to open the NIT. Lott hits 12 of 14 shots, while Montana’s Larry Krystkowiak posts 26 points and 10 rebounds. TCU advances to a second round, with several other NIT games on tap tonight.
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NFL adopts instant replay for 1986 season overrules officials
In Rancho Mirage, NFL owners vote to use instant replay on most plays such as passes and fumbles to oversee officials. Seven teams oppose or abstain while rules strengthen penalties for unsanctioned logo headbands. Eight other changes approved, including measures linked to Bears QB Jim McMahon.
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