Wiz coach Newman dislikes being labeled top team
Kansas City Wiz coach Ron Newman rejects the favorite tag as national outlets name MLS’s best squad before opening night against the Colorado Rapids at Arrowhead Stadium. Newman notes the team features US stars like Mike Sorber Frank Klopas Preki and Digital Takawira and stresses patience for a new league.
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Ottawa Legion Seeks Teens for Summer Baseball
A meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Don Woodward Center invites all 16 to 18 year old boys to join Ottawa American Legion baseball this summer.
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Ottawa Country Club Men’s Golf League Returns
The Ottawa Country Club opens a second season of Monday men’s golf league starting April 1 and running through summer. Tee time is 5:30 p.m. weekly, with a $14 weekly fee and cart rental option. For more information call 242-6527 or 242-6221.
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Mickell exits Chiefs for Saints on three year deal
Kansas City defensive end Darren Mickell signed a three year six figure contract with New Orleans worth 5.1 million dollars. The unrestricted free agent joined the Saints after 45 Chiefs games with 12.5 sacks in two seasons and 14 in his Chiefs career. Chiefs GM Carl Peterson confirmed the move on Tuesday. Willie Davis also left for Houston last week.
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Lott Announces Retirement After 15 NFL Seasons
San Jose California Ronnie Lott, a standout defensive back and four time Super Bowl winner with the San Francisco 49ers, retires at age 36 after a 15 season NFL career. He was a Pro Bowl selection a record tying ten times.
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Former champ Buster Douglas to fight in May in Miami
Former heavyweight champion James Buster Douglas plans a comeback fight on May 18 in Miami, facing Tony La Rosa on the undercard before the Hector Camacho Roberto Duran bout. Douglas, 35, last fought in October 1990 after a career notable for beating Mike Tyson in 1990.
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AP All Americans All-America Basketball Team First and Second Teams
The Associated Press lists first team Marcus Camby Ray Allen Allen Iverson Tim Duncan Kerry Kittles and second team Keith Van Horn Tony Delk Danny Fortson Jacque Vaughn John Wallace with their schools and per game stats. Strong players from Massachusetts Connecticut Georgetown Wake Forest Villanova Utah Kentucky Cincinnati Kansas Syracuse receive multiple honors.
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Lack of rebounding worries the Jayhawks
Iowa State outrebounded Kansas as Kenny Pratt led Cyclones with 11 boards while Jayhawks center Scot Pollard and forward Paul Pierce combined for just 2. LaFrentz urged better job limiting opponents' looks and rebounding effort after the conference loss.
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Defense keys KSU's success against K-State
Asbury notes Thomas as the pivotal factor changing Kansas State from a solid to an excellent team. The freshman center, averaging 7.6 rebounds but prone to 3.5 fouls, draws scrutiny as Kansas State relies on injured Tyrone Davis to guard him. Team defense and fresh bodies on Thomas emerge as critical strategies.
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