Ex-Jayhawk Walters
to stay with Miami
Miami --Rex Walters, who had contract talks with Seattle, Detroit, Chicago and Dallas, has decided to remain a member of the Miami Heat.
Walters, a 29-year-old former Kansas University guard, re-signed with the Heat over the weekend, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel reported. His two-year deal is worth $2.4 million.
Last season, the 6-foot-4 Walters played in 33 games and started 13. He averaged 3.1 points and 1.8 rebounds while logging 15.3 minutes per game.
"His heart was in Miami," Walters' agent, Mark Bartelstein, told the paper. "He probably could have made more money with another team, but he thinks this is a great opportunity."
Walters was a first-round pick of the New Jersey Nets in 1993. He's also played with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The team has yet to announce the signing as Walters first must pass a physical.
Haskell to meet
Baker JV tonight
Haskell Indian Nations U. will continue its transitional path to four-year football status tonight. The Fightin' Indians will tangle with Baker's junior varsity at 7 p.m. at Haskell Stadium. It's the Tribe's home opener.
HINU began its season last Monday with a 14-8 triumph over MidAmerica Nazarene JV. Haskell entertained Baker's jayvees last season and bowed 16-13 to the Wildcats' reserves.
The Indians are scheduled for another Monday game next week. They'll make the short trip to Ottawa U. to meet the Braves' jayvees at 4 p.m. Haskell's first game against a four-year program will be on Oct. 2 when the Indians travel to Elsah, Ill., to meet Principia.
Baker falls to Huron
Wichita -- Baker University's soccer team fell to Huron University of South Dakota, 1-0, on Sunday at Kansas Newman's field. Baker outshot Huron, 25-5. BU fell to 2-1. BU will meet Bellevue College of Nebraska at 4 p.m. Friday at North Park Soccer Fields.
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