NCAA to pick 64 with birthright over pure best
Kansas City reporters note the committee will include automatic conference champions and bubble teams like Coppin State and East Carolina, while elite programs such as Duke Kentucky and North Carolina will be included. The piece explains the selection process and the role of at large bids in shaping the field.
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Sunday Sports Schedule Highlights Major Championship Showdowns
On Sunday March 14 a full day of sports TV coverage features marquee title games across basketball, golf and boxing. ESPN and local stations air the Big East SEC ACC and SWAC championships, Indiana vs Wisconsin, Bulls vs Pistons, Hornets at Celtics and Mayweather boxing with the Lipton tennis championships also listed.
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Weather Disrupts Local and National Sporting Events
Aiken Trials and USC Aiken versus Armstrong State baseball postponed with reschedules set. Polo round robin canceled. Numerous horse racing cards postponed from Aqueduct to Philadelphia Park. NBA NHL spring training games and Big South women’s final postponed. Motorcraft 500 in Hampton delayed and moved to next weekend. Weather storm with 45 mph winds disrupted activities.
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No. 1 Seed UNC Ousts Virginia
UNC earns a 74-56 ACC semifinal win over Virginia to reach the championship against Georgia Tech. Guard Derick Phelps sustains a bruised sacrum after a late collision and is later evaluated. coach Dean Smith notches his 768th victory.
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Clemson Falls To Tech 69 61
Georgia Tech outlasted Clemson 69 to 61 in the ACC Tournament semifinal at Charlotte Coliseum. Tech advances to meet No 1 North Carolina in the championship game Sunday. James Forrest scored 26 for Tech while Travis Best led the Yellow Jackets in guards.
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Justice aims for calmer image with Braves this season
West Palm Beach report notes David Justice, 26, plans to avoid controversy at Braves spring camp. The outfielder recalls clashes with media fans and teammates, including racial remarks and a contract dispute, while reflecting on a tough 1990s season and promising a calmer, more accessible year.
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