Battier Woods stay in college for championship shot
Loren Woods and Shane Battier passed on NBA money to chase a college title with Arizona and Duke. Mateen Cleaves did the same last year, returning to Michigan State to win the crown. Both players cited pride and unfinished business as the motive to stay.
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Rodriguez makes rough debut for Texas in Puerto Rico loss
Texas shortstop Alex Rodriguez faltered in his season opener against Toronto, committing an error on his first fielding chance and tripping twice, despite finishing 2 for 4. The Blue Jays won 8-1 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium as Esteban Loraza pitched six shutout innings.
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Toronto
Shannon Stewart
Tony
Batista
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Esteban Loraza
Buck Martinez
Rick Helling
Braves wowed by Cinergy Field debuts in Cincinnati opener
John Burkett and the Braves visited Cinergy Field as the Reds unveiled a redesigned ballpark with real grass and a front wall center field. Players noted the high wall and near turf-wind effects while Aaron Boone and Joey Belle offered cautious optimism. Griffey Jr. was out with a hamstring issue but available as a pinch hitter.
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John Burkett
Cincinnati Reds
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B.J. Surhoff
Reds
Aaron Boone
Olson eyes title run as Arizona faces Duke in final
Arizona coach Lute Olson hints at becoming oldest champion if his team defeats Duke in the national title game. He notes the emotional season after his wife Bobbi's Jan 1 death while Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski aims to join Bob Knight with three titles as both programs chase a legacy.
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Jarrett Benson Survives Late Cautions At Texas
Jarrett Benson was the only driver on the lead lap after Elliott Sadler's late caution. Dale Earnhardt Jr led before the final restart but could not repeat a Texas win as Jarrett charged from sixth to win, with Park finishing second.
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