Friday Night Football Matches Across Several Schools
Friday’s schedule features 7 p.m. games with Prairie View at Anderson County Ottawa at Baldwin Central Heights at Pomona Lyndon at Waverly MdCV at Lebo Chase County at Osage City Wellsville at Jayhawktinn KSD at Williamsburg. Saturday highlights include volleyball sub-state showdowns and cross country regionals across multiple sites with college events at Pomona and Ottawa Invitational applications.
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Pittsburgh at Kansas City Game Preview
Monday’s NFL matchup features the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Kansas City Chiefs at 7 20 p m local time. Key players and coaches are expected to influence offensive strategy and game pace.
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Transactions Thursday's Sports Transactions
The AP reports multiple team option actions across leagues. Omar Olivares and Tony Fernandez had 1999 options exercised, while Tim Naehring and Benito Santiago had options declined. Rockies and others announced option outcomes and personnel moves.
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KCAC basketball poll scrambled in 1998-99 previews
In a scrambled preseason, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference voters differed on favorites. Men’s polls favored Bethany by coaches and Tabor by media, while Sterling and Bethany led the women’s media and coaches polls tied. Ottawa, after a 9-22 season, placed near the bottom in both. Coaches and players note standings will shift weekly.
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Chiefs pass defense vs slumping Stewart in KC showdown
Pittsburgh quarterback Kordell Stewart remains mired in a late season slump with 5 TDs and 14 interceptions in 10 starts, while the Steelers visit Kansas City to face the NFL’s top pass defense led by the Chiefs. Jerome Bettis eyes a Monday return as Pittsburgh hopes for a run game lift with healthy blockers.
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Ottawa Lady Braves push for top seed in conference race
Ottawa junior setter Sarah Lord sets Emily Mader during a match as Ottawa eyes a top three seed in the conference postseason. The Lady Braves host four final home games including Sterling and Kansas Wesleyan while commemorating a 25th season with an alumni banquet and scrimmage. Mader leads KCAC in kills and aces per game with McDonald and Lord among leaders. Kempfe and Bethell also rank high in digs and passing. Ottawa hosts Friends at 7 p.m. Monday.
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ESU's Brian Shay eyes college rushing records
Emporia State running back Brian Shay, once dismissed as too small, races toward the NCAA career rushing record. He needs 106 yards to surpass Johnny Bailey's 6,320, with 1,522 yards through seven games as ESU faces Central Missouri State. The 5'9" 218-pound senior has 472 points and 14 200-yard games as he nears the all time NCAA scoring mark.
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Free agency may break up the Yankees after sweep
After their win over San Diego, the New York Yankees face key free agent decisions. Bernie Williams, David Cone, and Scott Brosius reached free agency eligibility, with Williams seeking a seven year contract and no trade clause. The team weighs options on Darryl Strawberry, Joe Girardi, and others as payroll and family considerations steer talks.
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