Busch seeks win as final NASCAR races loom in Atlanta
Kyle Busch aimed to exit Hendrick Motorsports a winner with three races left in the No. 5 Chevrolet. A late pit miscue and a fuel issue derailed his Atlanta bid, leaving him 20th, while he tested the No. 18 at Atlanta for Joe Gibbs Racing and reflected on moving on to a bigger ride after this season.
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Pinkel urges getting Franklin more touches this week
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel told staff to design plays to involve senior receiver Will Franklin, who has only one catch in the last two games despite 418 yards and four touchdowns this season. Quarterback Chase Daniel said Franklin will be targeted more as Franklin weighs his senior season and NFL draft prospects.
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Nebraska defense gasping as records fall against Texas A M
Grounded analysis shows Nebraska giving up a school-record rushing yardage pace through nine games. Opponents average 5.42 yards per attempt, with 25 rushing TDs by opponents, and misdirection and triple option have troubled the Huskers. Linebacker Phil Dillard notes missed gaps despite blitz pressure on Colt McCoy.
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Ottawa Middle School girls win again in state brief
The Ottawa Middle School eighth grade girls varsity basketball team defeated Burlington 41 to 11 to stay perfect at 2-0. Jordan Baldwin led with 22 points, followed by Jaime Birzer 7 and Maggie Bones 5 as OMS prepares for Thursday at Spring Hill.
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Four golfers win senior scramble at Hickory Hollow
Rick Crawford, John Lovgren, John Long and Dick Potter teamed up to win the senior scramble at Hickory Hollow with a minus 4. Potter was closest to the pin on holes 3 and 7.
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Chiefs Name River Falls Training Camp Return confirmed
The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their one-year option to return to River Falls Wisconsin for next summer's training camp marking an 18th straight year at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. President Carl Peterson lauded the university and River Falls community for ongoing support and improvements. Two one-year options remain in the agreement.
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Oklahoma routs Rockhurst in lone exhibition game
Oklahoma freshman Blake Griffin led with 19 points and Tony Crocker added 17 as the Sooners cruised to a 93-58 victory over Rockhurst. Austin Johnson hit four 3-pointers for 12 points, while Rockhurst top scorers John Torson and Aaron Hill tallied 15 and 13 respectively. Oklahoma shot 70 percent in the first half and held a 52-32 halftime edge.
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Cardinals promote Mozeliak to GM
The St. Louis Cardinals named John Mozeliak as general manager replacing fired Walt Jocketty. At 38 he was the team’s assistant GM for five years and has been with the organization over a dozen years. He signed a three year contract and served as interim GM after Jocketty’s October dismissal. During that period he secured a $8 million option on Jason Isringhausen, re-signed Joel Pineiro to two years and $13 million, and extended Russ Springer for one year at $3.5 million.
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Packers: Favre shines on road with record stretch
Brett Favre continues to perform away from Green Bay as the Packers seek victories on the road. He has 10 TDs to two INTs over the road streak, averaging 307.8 yards per start, while teammates like Donald Driver remain targets as defenses focus on him.
Durant Debuts With 18 In Nuggets Loss To Sonics
Kevin Durant scored 18 points in his NBA debut as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 120-103 in the season opener for both teams. Carmelo Anthony pressured Durant on defense, finishing with 32 points. Allen Iverson added 25 points and 14 assists, Linus Kleiza had 18 with five 3s. Durant went No. 2 overall last June.
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