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Steve Owens, who since winning the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma in 1969 has been one of the program’s most passionate supporters, became the school’s new athletic director. … Jari Kurri said he will sign a one-year contract with a one-year option with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. … U.S. Olympians Becky Ruehl, Melisa Moses and David Pichler advanced to the finals of the Phillips 66 National Diving Championships. … Former Saint Mary College women’s basketball coach Sandee Mott is the new women’s coach at Montana Tech.