Wildcats announce early exits and two new signings
Kansas State forwards Andre Gilbert and Jamar Samuels sign with the Wildcats as center Jason Bennett and guard Denver Yearby depart after one and two seasons respectively. Bennett set school records for blocks but averaged under two points, while Yearby played sparingly. The new coach Frank Martin also welcomes Gilbert and Samuels, both touted for versatility and potential.
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Leavenworth Star senior Olivé Palu signs with Ottawa University
Olivé Palu, a 6-foot-2 guard forward from Leavenworth, signed to play for Ottawa University’s men’s basketball team. He led Leavenworth to the 6A state title game in March. Ottawa coach Andy Carrier praised his ball handling, defense, passing and three-point shooting, plus strong academics and leadership.
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Vikings blank Burlington to reach 3A state tourney
Central Heights wins 11-0 in five innings to capture the regional title and earn a first state bid since 2002. Pitchers Tyler Burkdoll and Gus Wuertz combined for a two hitter in the title game, as the Vikings racked up 20 hits in the two games and built a strong defense and batting order from top to bottom.
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Royals Rally Past A's to Take Road Series 7-4 in Oakland
Kansas City improved to 14-16 in games started by right-handers and won their first road series, beating Dallas Braden who struggled in his fourth major league start. Scott Blanton earned his first win since July and Sweeney added two hits as the Royals finally solved left-handed pitching.
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Pistons reach NBA finals after six game win over Bulls
Richard Hamilton scored 23 as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls 95-85 in Game 6 to clinch the series. Detroit, aiming to defend their 2004 title, pursued another NBA championship and brushed off talks of merely reaching the conference finals. Chauncey Billups emphasized a businesslike mindset despite advancing.
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Rod Smith Still Hip Despite Age Says Injury Slackens
Denver veteran Rod Smith, 37 in his 14th season, says a surgically repaired left hip has hindered him since 2004 and that sleepless nights last year forced him to seek surgery to stay competitive with younger players.
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