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Morrow wins skating section

JONATHAN LONG — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

Chelsea Morrow is continuing her year of firsts.

Morrow, a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., won her first women's division title in the U.S. Figure Skating Midwestern Sectionals on Saturday night at the Wichita Ice Center.

Morrow advances to the U.S. Championships in Spokane, Wash., next month, with a trip to the Olympics at stake.

Double standards out front

DAVID CRARY — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

NEW YORK — The vicious hair-pulling of an opponent was inexcusable. But prominent advocates of women's sports say that so, too, has been much of the commentary generated by the popular video of college soccer player Elizabeth Lambert's combative tactics in a recent game.

"Catfight" has been a term commonly used in cyberspace reactions to the video clip now seen by millions of people around the world. One Web site ran a poll: "Do you find violent women sexy?" Some bloggers — lapsing into old stereotypes — suggested Lambert's menstrual cycle was a factor.

"It's clearly sexist," said Terry O'Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, as she assessed the overall reaction to Lambert's rough play in a Nov. 5 game between her New Mexico team and Brigham Young.

Stars lead way for Galaxy

TIM BOOTH — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

SEATTLE — Landon Donovan looked zoned out behind the table, microphone in his face, lights glaring into his eyes, talking about a season that's gone so right for himself and the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Finally, he paused and almost asked permission to speak candidly. To really say why a Galaxy team that was so dysfunctional a year ago and this year was surrounded by distraction now finds itself playing Real Salt Lake in the MLS Cup final today.

' 'There are a few points that stand out to me. One was having (coach) Bruce (Arena) come in and just create stability, which we hadn't had for a while. And candidly, the second was David's reaction to everything that's gone on,'' Donovan said with David Beckham seated beside him. ''Life is about choices. He could have come in and chosen to be something different than he has been. He chose to be a man and want this team to be successful. Without him, we're not where we are.''

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

Former Wichita East star Bryce Brown rushed for 18 yards on six carries in a 31-16 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday. He also caught one pass for 11 yards.

Midwestern skating wraps up today

BROOKS SEELEY — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

Eliot Halverson has had success at every level on his way up the figure-skating ladder.

Halverson earned national championships at the novice, intermediate and junior levels before he moved up to the senior division three years ago. He showed no signs of stopping that success Friday night at Wichita Ice Center.

Halverson finished second with a score of 64.47 in the men's short program at the Midwestern Sectionals.

Sports in brief (Nov. 20)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50 CST

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002. Lincecum led the NL with 261 strikeouts and tied for the league lead with four complete games and two shutouts.

* The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2010 schedule Thursday. The Wingnuts begin the season May 13 with a three-game series at St. Paul, and their home opener is May 18 against Sioux Falls. Wichita will also host the American Association All-Star Game on July 27.

VOLLEYBALL

Midwestern skaters head to Ice Center

BROOKS SEELEY — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

Brock Jacobs and Katie Donaldson were raised on the ice rink.

It saw them skating for fun at 3, and now it will see them compete for an opportunity to skate with the U.S. Figure Skating team.

Jacobs and Donaldson are two of the four competitors from the Wichita Figure Skating Club that will skate in the Midwestern Sectionals at the Wichita Ice Center today through Saturday.

Baseball

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:05 CST

Wichita State announced a seven-man recruiting class Tuesday. Signing were Roff (Okla.) infielder Dayne Parker; Choctaw (Okla.) infielder Josh Halbert; pitchers Kris Gardner of Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas; Cale Elam of Oktaha, Okla.; Zach Beringer of Harrisburg, Mo.; Albert Minnis of Lawrence; and catcher Bob Arens of Northwest High. Minnis, who pitched for the Class 6A champions in 2008, and Parker played in the Area Code Games showcase last summer. Arens hit .507 for the Grizzlies and was named All-Class 6A as the designated hitter.

Football

The Buffalo Bills fired coach Dick Jauron and promoted coordinator Perry Fewell to take over as interim head coach. The shakeup, which caught some players by surprise, came during the players' day off and after the Bills (3-6) stumbled out of their off week to fall further out of contention with a 41-17 loss at Tennessee last weekend. Fewell is the team's fifth coach since Wade Phillips was fired after the 2000 season.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

Honor Roll

The Alley

Men—Bobby Dunsworth 300, Terry Clark 735. Women— Julie Requena 245, Gail Salazar 609. Seniors men— Jack Northern 235, 596. Women— Pauline Feist 185, Carole Young 515. Kegler's men— Jeff Tipton 288, Robert Weber 718. Women— Becky Minahan 212, Mary Grill 546.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

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Pacquiao prepares for night of fighting, singing

TIM DAHLBERG — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao spent long, hard weeks getting ready for one of the biggest nights of his life. Hundreds of hours sparring in sweltering gyms, nearly as many on morning runs through deserted streets.

Not to mention all those nights rehearsing with the band.

Many in boxing think Miguel Cotto will be Pacquiao's toughest challenge when they meet tonight in a highly anticipated 145-pound fight. But after trading punches he has to please another kind of crowd when he takes the stage to sing with his band later that night down the Las Vegas Strip.

Basketball

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:07 CST

Three Kansas girls signed letters of intent with NCAA Division I schools on Wednesday. Andover Central's Tiffany Bias signed with Oklahoma State, Heights' Kamisha Richard signed with New Orleans, and Concordia's Karly Buer signed with Missouri State.

* Newman made 1 of 20 three-point shots in its 77-58 exhibition loss to North Texas in Denton, Texas. Senior Terrell Northington scored 12 points for Newman and Justin Berry added 11.

* North Texas beat the Newman women 88-57 in an exhibition. The Jets trailed by eight at halftime but were outscored 44-21 after the break. Melanie Brockleman led Newman with 15 points.

Hometown Sports Achievers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53 CST

Fencing

Leo Kust placed eighth in the U-20 age group at the North American Cup in Kansas City, Mo., last weekend. Kust trains at Wichita Fencing Academy.

Hometown Sports calendar

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:48 CST

Updated Nov. 11
Basketball

* Deadline Nov. 13: MAYB tournament for grades 3-8, boys and girls, Nov. 28-29 in Wichita. Fee $165, three-game guarantee. Call 316-284-0354 or check www.mayb.com.

Wichita Marathon gets makeover

JONATHAN LONG — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

The Wichita Marathon announced a new sponsor and start/finish line for the 2010 event Monday.

The Prairie Fire Marathon sponsored by Via Christi Health will be on Oct. 10, 2010, starting and ending at Intrust Bank Arena. The day consists of a marathon, a half-marathon, marathon relay, children's marathon, and the mayor's 5K race.

"We don't want people to think it's just a marathon, we want it to be fitness day in Wichita," race director Clark Ensz said. "With so many different races going on, a lot of the city will be encompassed in the event. People will be running in numbers like they've never seen."

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Honor Roll

The Alley

Men—Daniel Wolff 289, Doug Metheny 786. Women— Mary Grill, Kristi Hromek 234, Hromek 640. Seniors men— Johnnie Duncan 243, Jack Northern 619. Women— Mary Grill 203, 516. Kegler's men— Rob Downs 258, Rich Salazar 670. Brookhaven men— Bobby Thompson 220, 565. Women— Teresa Moore 167, Shirley Little 459. Ups and Downs men— Nick Stukey 278, 707. Women— Susan Thomann 174, Marily Heath 423. VIP Seniors men— Johnnie Duncan 243, Jack Northern 619. Women— Mary Grill 203, 516. Big Sports men— Brian McDonald 267, Mark Conboy 664. Women— Joanna Chadwick 211, 562. Penny Pinchers men— Rick Hatfield 255, Jon May 674. Wlomen— Linda Holsey 143, 378. VFW #1 men— Daniel Wolff 289, 741. Women— Gail Salazar 176, 518. Beech Mixed men— Roy Elley 258, 673. Women— Julie Requena 201, 545. Roaring Freeloaders women— Mary Grill 234, Carol Conrad 539. Blessed Sacrament women— Christina Wurtz 179, Ethel Telford 473. VA Open Mixed men— Jeremy Wampler 278, 686. Women— Jeanne Larson 211, 514. Budweiser Eastside Classic men— Doug Metheny 269, 786. Women— Tracy Prather 207, 544. Jack and Jill men— Roy Elley 256, 752. Women— Kristi Hromek 234, 640.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Honor Roll

The Alley

Men—Daniel Wolff 289, Doug Metheny 786. Women— Mary Grill, Kristi Hromek 234, Hromek 640. Seniors men— Johnnie Duncan 243, Jack Northern 619. Women— Mary Grill 203, 516.

Emelianenko-Lesnar fight a long shot

Lance Pugmire — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:41 CST

A heavyweight fight between Fedor Emelianenko and Brock Lesnar is the bout most mixed martial arts fans want to see, but contractual obligations and medical problems probably will prevent a showdown between the two for another year, Emelianenko's camp said Monday.

Emelianenko survived a cut nose Saturday to retain his unofficial standing as the top MMA heavyweight in the world by defeating Brett Rogers in a second-round technical knockout. He closed the victory with a stand-up, right-handed punch, then pounced on Rogers to deliver a left-right combination on the canvas before the referee ended the fight.

Emelianenko-Rogers headlined CBS' "Saturday Night Fights" card of four bouts promoted by Strikeforce/M-1, with a near-capacity crowd of 11,500 filling the Sears Centre near Chicago.

Emelianenko wins bloody MMA battle

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. —Fedor Emelianenko stopped Brett Rogers in the second round in a Strikeforce M-1 Global heavyweight bout Saturday night.

Emelianenko (31-1) landed a right hook that sent Rogers (10-1) down to the mat and Emelianenko followed with exchange of punches to the face of Rogers. Referee John McCarthy ended the fight at 1:48 in the second round.

The win didn't come easy for Emelianenko. He landed a left hook that knocked Rogers off balance in the first round, but Rogers landed a combination of punches that left blood smeared across Emelianenko's face.

Arum's empire keeps growing

DAVE SKRETTA — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

NEW YORK — The most powerful man in boxing is a Harvard-educated tax lawyer and a street-savvy businessman, a Talmudic scholar with a penchant for four-letter expletives.

He's been called generous and charming, ruthless and conniving, yet he's universally respected for spending the better part of five decades atop a pitiless sport.

"Bob Arum is one of the 10 smartest people I've ever met, not one of the 10 smartest boxing people I've met," says longtime HBO executive Seth Abraham, who has known Arum as both a businessman and friend. "He combines, which is extra formidable, traditional book smarts with street smarts, common sense and experience.