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Eddie Pearson exits White Sox camp while Twins assign Valentin and Giannelli to minors. Yankees place Raines on 15 day injured list. Astros option Wagner. Mets outright Nachholz to Norfolk. Pirates waive Parrish. Padres option Berumen Harriger Velandia. Stackhouse fined and suspended two games. Seikaly injured list. Ceballos suspended. Bills sign Lillibridge. Bengals sign Spencer. Dolphins re sign Byars. Patriots sign Wheeler. Rams extend Farr. Armstrong elected NFLPA president.
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Demon Deacons reach Midwest final in 60-59 win over Cardinals
Wake Forest survives Louisville 60-59 to reach the Final Four region final. Massachusetts Georgetown and Kentucky also advance in the NCAA tournaments, with Iverson leading Georgetown past Texas Tech and Camby’s absence ignored by UMass as they routed Arkansas 79-63. Kentucky routs Utah 101-70 as Lasser scores 25.
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Mat Master wrestlers seek state berths in Wellsville district
Twenty two Mat Master wrestlers qualified for Saturday's Wellsville district tournament as part of two qualifier meets for the Kids State Wrestling Tournament. Top four in each division advance to state in Topeka, with Ottawa sending seven sub district champions and six runners up. Winners included Chris Garrett, Michael Espinosa, Todd Roberts, Chad Hinderliter, Jeremy Altic, Aaron Roberts, and Dawson Grant across several age groups. Second place went to Bryan Browning, J.R. Servatius, Jason Tharp, Justin Altic, Casey Black, and Joe Zogg. third to Patrick Matson, Steffen King, Brett Boldra. fourth to Jason Zamora, Michael Matson, Jesse Gunnels, Buck Bradley, Mark Page, Luke Hinderliter.
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Vaughn and Geary Set for West Semifinal Showdown
Kansas star Jacque Vaughn and Arizona guard Reggie Geary duel in the NCAA West semifinal. Vaughn averages 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, Geary 10.0 points and 7.0 assists, leading the tournament with 21 assists in two games. Arizona coach Lute Olson praises their competitiveness as a defining clash with Kansas. Tubby Smith notes Georgia and Syracuse await the regional outcome.
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Tabor coach resigns after 17 years at college
Hillsboro Kansas AP Don Brubacher resigns after 17 seasons as Tabor College basketball coach with a 254-192 record and seven KCAC coach of the year awards. Assistant Don Zimmerman led team to ECAC titles. Brubacher will remain as capital campaign director. President praised his discipline and team play.
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Royals See 1.8 Million Revenue Share Under Plan
Kansas City Royals would receive 1.8 million this year from a revenue sharing plan approved by major league owners. The plan allocates 22 percent of gate and TV revenues to a pool, with below median teams receiving a graduated share. the two year program hinges on union approval and a new labor deal.
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Royals unlikely to trade before April 1 opener
Kansas City Royals general manager Herb Robinson said no active talks with teams are underway as the club braces for its April 1 opener in Baltimore. Readiness in left handed pitching and bullpen roles defines their spring plans, with Magnante locking a lefty spot while Jacome and Fleming vie for the rest.
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