Saint Louis Bills Tempo Change Sparks Hopeful Billikens
Saint Louis plans a faster tempo under Brad Soderberg as Kevin Lisch Tommie Liddell and Ian Vouyoukas lead a revitalized attack after a 9-21 season. Exvisions show scoring bursts, with Lisch averaging 24.8 points in high school and Vouyoukas delivering strong minutes and defense as the opener vs Eastern Illinois approaches.
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Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Reopens in Wichita
The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame reopened in Wichita after a 3 year closure, moving to a 27000 square foot Old Town facility with 52 Sports Illustrated covers. The $1.2 million fundraising push funded the two story hall featuring Barry Sanders, Walter Johnson, KU basketball, and a Wichita State plane crash tribute. Regular admission runs seven dollars for adults and six for students, seniors, and military.
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OSU Needs Wins as Bowl Hopes Ebb After Rough Tech Loss
Oklahoma State halted Texas Tech upset bid to stay alive for bowls. OSU must win two more Big 12 games, including Baylor and Oklahoma on the road, to reach six victories. Oklahoma, led by Bob Stoops, remains bowl eligible for a seventh straight season despite three losses to Texas UCLA and TCU. Oklahoma’s defense ranks among the league leaders while OSU seeks first back-to-back bowl berth since long stretches without one.
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Roush still angry at Busch over team split
AP reports Kurt Busch remains suspended for the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway after a clash with Phoenix police. Jack Roush, his former owner, says he never considered lifting the ban and blames Busch for burning bridges with his sponsor, the team, and leaving for Roger Penske.
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District foes split games in Williamsburg
In Williamsburg, Appanoose and Williamsburg middle school teams split both boys and girls contests. Williamsburg boys won 40-25 led by a 9-point effort from Dalton Farrar, while Appanoose girls defeated West Franklin district rival 26-9. Appanoose hosts Lyndon Monday as Williamsburg heads to Pomona.
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Johnson shooting for second again in final NASCAR chase
CHARLOTTE AP Johnson acknowledges the odds favor Tony Stewart to clinch the Nextel Cup at Homestead with Stewart needing only a top nine finish. Jimmie Johnson, 52 points back, still seeks his elusive third straight runner-up finish while reflecting on past years and fearing another near miss.
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