February 2011 News

NASCAR cuts restrictor plates for Daytona 500

Published: February 16, 2011

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has reduced the size of the restrictor plate in an attempt to cut speeds before the season-opening Daytona 500.
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Earnhardt promises perseverance in righting his career

Published: February 16, 2011

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has one message for his detractors: He’s not a quitter.
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Pit Crew Challenge set to take place May 19

Published: February 16, 2011

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The 2011 Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman, a fan-friendly, pit-crew competition featuring the top 24 Sprint Cup Series pit crews, is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, at Time Warner Cable Arena.
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Big 12 Basketball to air Wednesday night

Published: February 16, 2011

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The game will feature the Iowa State Cyclones against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies are coached by former Hayden High and KU player Mark Turgeon.

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Sunflower Showdown win provides needed boost for Wildcats

Published: February 16, 2011

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Published: 2/16/2011 12:59 AM Last update: 2/16/2011 1:09 AM Sunflower Showdown win provides needed boost for Wildcats MANHATTAN – The Kansas State Wildcats have a message for the skeptics lining up to shovel dirt on their NCAA Tournament chances.

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College Football Rankings 2011: Top 10 Teams Ready To Rebound

Published: February 16, 2011

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With the spring ball practices right around the corner and with the potentiality of an NFL lockout, college football is arguably more popular than ever.

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George Mason Train Keeps Rollin’ Along in Challenging CAA

Published: February 16, 2011

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With Ohio State’s loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, the unofficial label of “nation’s hottest team” was turned over to the Texas Longhorns.

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Experience sparks aversion for Horns

Published: February 16, 2011

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Jordan Hamilton looked nothing less than horrified. A couple of days later, teammate Dogus Balbay reacted in much the same way.

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Tough Texas matchups perfect for young softball squad

Published: February 16, 2011

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Monday, February 14, 2011 9:10 p.m. Updated Monday, February 14, 2011 11:53:43 p.m. Just beginning her first year as Wisconsin softball head coach, Yvette Healy is optimistic as her young team faces Texas State Thursday in Austin, Texas, to begin the 2011 season.

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Have Texas Longhorns lost DFW recruiting buzz?

Published: February 16, 2011

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Texas offered seven Dallas-Fort Worth area players football scholarships this weekend.

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Huskers Take on Oklahoma Wednesday

Published: February 16, 2011

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Game 25: at Oklahoma Game Date: Feb. 16, 2011 Tipoff Time: 8:05 p.m. Venue: Lloyd Noble Center Capacity: 12,000 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS Game: 25 2010-11 Record: 16-8, 4-6 Big 12 Head coach: Doc Sadler Record at Nebraska: 86-66 Record at Division I: 134-84 Career Record: 254-123 OKLAHOMA SOONERS Game: 25 2010-11 Record: 12-12, 4-6 Big 12 [...]


Missouri men’s basketball player Kim English addresses MU hate crime

Published: February 16, 2011

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Standing inside a semicircle of media members on Monday, Missouri men’s basketball player Kim English answered questions about his recent scoring troubles.

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Poll Voters Defy Logic, Leave Texas Behind Kansas

Published: February 16, 2011

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We knew there would be a shakeup in the top two national polls this week after Ohio State became the last of the unbeatens to go down in defeat over the weekend.

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Andrew Lawrence: Raonic, 20, penning compelling opening act on ATP Tour

Published: February 16, 2011

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The Milos Raonic story — which gained serious momentum Sunday when the 20-year-old Canadian defeated ninth-ranked Fernando Verdasco in San Jose, Calif., for his first ATP title, and could pick up even more steam Wednesday if he beats the Spaniard again in the first round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, Tenn. — [...]


Jon Heyman: Cards, Pujols fail to reach deal before deadline

Published: February 16, 2011

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Despite a spirited last-ditch effort to sign Albert Pujols before his self-imposed noon deadline Wednesday, Pujols’ deadline came and went without the superstar first baseman reaching a new contract with the Cardinals.
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