Cassel recalls father as he readies for Oakland
Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel faces memories of his father Greg Cassel, who died days before a game against the Raiders last season with New England. He left to attend the funeral, spoke with Bill Belichick, and played to throw four TDs in a career best. He says the emotions remain strong as he returns to Oakland aboard a tribute to his dad.
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Husker defense grows from debacle at Kansas rematch
Nebraska’s 2007 defensive collapse at Kansas is used as a benchmark for progress as Bo Pelini leads a tighter unit. Suh Crick Amukamara and Asante anchor a reshaped defense with improved discipline, confidence, and frontline dominance.
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Johnson learned lessons from Gordon
Jeff Gordon mentored Jimmie Johnson after Johnson joined Hendrick Motorsports eight years ago. Johnson nears a fourth straight Sprint Cup title while Gordon pursues a fifth as a co owner and teammate. Their friendship has deepened despite competition tightening their dynamic.
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Martin era brings comfort and depth to KSU roster
At Kansas State, coach Martin builds confidence with seasoned returners Clem ente Sutton and Pullen supported by transfers Kelly and Henriquez. Freshmen guards McGruder Russell Irving add size and potential as five starters back from a 22-12 season, creating high expectations and leadership for newcomers.
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Tabor College Coach Gottsch Resigns Amid Finale
Hillsboro Tabor College football coach Mike Gottsch resigns on Wednesday. He will coach the season finale against the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth. Tabor is winless this season and 3-26 in three seasons under Gottsch.
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Kansas Nebraska game sold out at Memorial Stadium
Kansas officials announced that Saturdays home football game against Nebraska is sold out. The sellout marks the fourth of the season for Kansas, which previously drew capacity crowds for Northern Colorado Duke and Oklahoma. Kansas has attracted at least 50,000 fans in 11 of its last 14 home games at Memorial Stadium.
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Royals sign Betemit to minor league contract
Kansas City Royals agree to terms with 28 year old infield utility player Wilson Betemit from the Chicago White Sox organization on a minor league deal. Betemit is a switch hitter and spent last season in the White Sox system.
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Missouri to add three recruits during early signing period
Missouri expects three commitments in the NCAA early signing period. Phil Pressey of Dallas, son of former NBA star Paul Pressey, joins 6-foot-8 forward Kadeem Green of Charlotte and 6-foot-5 guard Ricky Kreklow of Columbia Rock Bridge, son of Missouri volleyball coach Wayne Kreklow.
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Eagles fourth graders take runner-up in Topeka Hoops tourney
The Eagles girls team earned second place at the Topeka Hoops Tournament this weekend. Front row players Sydney Dwyer Karsen Schultz Shylie Scheckerl Adri Pedrow backs stars Hannah Pemberton Holly Hoehn Ihal lis Shaffer Jordan Stringfield with coaches Brent Shaffer and Jared Schultz.
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Ottawa Benedictine men clash on Friday scoreboard
Friday college basketball features Ottawa versus Benedictine at 5:30 p.m. Bald wins are noted. Saturday brings Ottawa at Friends in Wichita at 1:30 p.m. Baker hosts Ottawa men at 7 p.m. and Ottawa women visit Baker at 3 p.m. College soccer pits Ottawa against Kansas Wesleyan at Tabor Hillsboro at 4 p.m. Tuesday shows Columbia College at Ottawa at 7 p.m. and Ottawa at Avila at 7 p.m. Thursday has Ottawa women at Haskell in Lawrence at 7 p.m.
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Ottawa Middle School Girls Basketball Scores Report
Eighth grade Junior Varsity Spring Hill 15, OMS 2. Eighth grade Varsity Spring Hill 14, OMS 13. Players Brianna Pfizenmaier and Allie Schmoe each scored 3 points. Dani DePriest, Allison Howard, Mirshea Kingcannon, and Cessie Powell added 2, with 1 point for Cessie Powell.
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