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Damien Nash (2) prepares to take the field against Kansas State on Nov. 6, 2004. Nash led Missouri in rushing with 792 yards as a junior in 2004 before leaving for the NFL. Nash died Saturday night after playing in a charity basketball game.
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Local Sports Stories
Big comebacks help tennis squad prevail
By PHILIP BATSON
of the Tribune’s staff
Amanda Pratzel had just lost the first set 6-0 in her No. 2 singles match, but the Missouri senior wasn’t about to hang her head.
Coaches
torn about top player
By STEVE WALENTIK
of the Tribune’s staff
Anyone who has opened up the men’s basketball page of the Big 12 Conference Web site today has been greeted by the sight of Acie Law IV and Kevin Durant dribbling side by side.
Tigers mourn loss of Nash
By DAVE MATTER
of the Tribune’s staff
Terrence Curry had been in awe of Damien Nash since they first met in a 1998 state playoff football game. Curry was a senior at Kirkwood. Nash was a sophomore at Riverview Gardens but already a phenom.
Missouri softball team wins Lady’Back invite
By the Tribune’s staff
The Missouri softball team won the Lady’Back Invitational yesterday, beating Wichita State 10-7 in Fayetteville, Ark. The Tigers (14-6) advanced to the championship game with a 12-10 victory over host Arkansas yesterday. Missouri had 26 hits on the day.
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Paris helps herself to seconds on glass
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - With a smile, Courtney Paris had someone special to thank for allowing her to set Oklahoma’s record for offensive rebounds.
Kenseth can in California
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) - Matt Kenseth and his team started the new season 50 points in the hole and with crew chief Robbie Reiser on suspension for the first four races.
Cantwell wins indoor title
BOSTON (AP) - Former University of Missouri standout Christian Cantwell won the shot put with a throw of 71 feet, 3¼ inches to beat Reese Hoffa and Dan Taylor - the top three competitors in the world this year - yesterday at the USA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
