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Calhoun: Legacy can wait until after Final Four
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun compares himself to an old car - once shiny, new and well-liked by everyone, he's had his share of dings to his reputation during the later part of his 39-year coaching career.
Former Missouri State coach Martin introduced as new coach at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With possible NCAA sanctions looming, Tennessee officials are confident new men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin will win "the right way."
NBA CAPSULES
NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Hours after saying the game was "almost a must win" for the Knicks, Anthony added 10 rebounds, and the Knicks got some help when Dwight Howard fouled out in the extra session, then picked up ...
Bonds' ex-mistress testifies about his steroid use
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Kimberly Bell, her voice cracking, looked out at the court room and talked about the final stretch of her nine-year relationship with Barry Bonds.
McNamee says players know what they put in their bodies
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) - Brian McNamee says players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens wouldn't allow someone to put something in their bodies without asking what it is.
SPRING TRAINING CAPSULES
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Matt Cain walked off the mound to a standing ovation from an adoring crowd that hasn't seen the San Francisco Giants play at home since their improbable World Series run last fall.
Allison served community well
Dear Editor, Mike Allison has served our community as an excellent mayor, and will continue to do so. He is fair, honest, and works for everybody in our city, regardless of the age group. Mike is committed to this community and is willing to see that our citizens are taken care of. He is available to answer questions, complaints, or suggestions from all of us. Please vote for Mike and we will see our community ...
What about the ‘restuvus?’
When longtime Orange County, Calif., inmate Malcolm King demanded kosher meals and double helpings, jailers resisted, and King went to court.
Talk about being asleep at the wheel!
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Reagan National Airport's control tower went silent Thursday after an air traffic controller fell asleep in the tower. The pilots were on their own. All they had for guidance was President Obama's statement that we must protect the civilians in Libya. Hillary Clinton announced on television Thursday that the U.S. would cede authority in Libya to NATO after U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice demanded that Moammar Khadaffi step ...
Volunteers needed for this rebellion
Dear Editor, It's time to reveal the truth of who I really am. In November of 1992 I was called to duty by the King of my kingdom. I was instructed to go behind enemy lines and begin a rebellion. This rebellion would be against the religious, governmental, and social structures in the area of my deployment. My duty was to make people aware of my King and His Kingdom. After making people aware of ...
Allison has helped build community
Dear Editor, I am writing to ask that you give Mike Allison your support for mayor. Throughout his tenure as our mayor, Mike has demonstrated leadership qualities that have proven beneficent to our community. Mike has been a tireless ambassador in helping recruit new businesses to Great Bend. His efforts have dramatically changed our business landscape. Great Bend has become home for several new businesses, and has seen expansion of some of our established businesses ...
Sports Briefs
GBHS athletics postponements The Great Bend High School junior varsity boys golf meet at home and the GBHS boys tennis matches at McPherson, which were scheduled for Monday, have been rescheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. The GBHS junior varsity track meet at Larned today has been moved to Tuesday, April 26. Youth track club starting up The Central Kansas Cruisers Track Club is beginning practice on Monday, April 4, at Ellinwood High School. ...
VCU makes improbable run
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Our time. Right now. That is the rallying cry Virginia Commonwealth University has adopted during its basketball team's improbable nothing-to-lose, everything-to-gain run to the Final Four. The Rams are having blast and their confidence is growing with each win. "It comes from our personalities and coach (Shaka) Smart," forward Bradford Burgess said. "He wants us to be out there loose and confident and aggressive. We're out there playing with nothing to ...
Fredette leads senior-laden first-team hoops selections
Seniors dominated The Associated Press All-America team for the first time in five years.
Ochocinco looks ragged in practice soccer game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - When it comes to soccer, Chad Ochocinco looks like a football player.
