Bowlsby pushes Big 12 expansion decisions this summer
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says conference leaders will be urged to decide on expansion, a football championship game and a league network by summer. ADs discussed these topics in spring meetings, with final decisions by the 10-member board of directors.
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D'Antoni Named Houston Rockets Coach In Championship Drive
Rockets introduce Mike D'Antoni as head coach as owner Leslie Alexander cites win-now philosophy and a fast paced offense. GM Daryl Morey argues Harden is in his prime and calls for a surrounding cast to return Houston to top West status after a rough start and coaching changes.
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Crosby grad Hunter Hearn eyes NCAA tournament with BearKats
Crosby graduate Hunter Hearn leads Sam Houston State into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 3 seed in the Lafayette Regional. SHSU faces Arizona at 2 p.m. Friday on ESPN3 in a double elimination setup. Hearn, a freshman, has started 44 games this season and hit .272 with 36 starts.
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Baylor Set for Friday Night Opener on FSN This Season
Baylor will be the first Big 12 team to play, opening under acting head coach Jim Grobe. The Sept 2 game against Northwestern State moves to Friday night on FSN. The weekend ends with Texas at Notre Dame on Sept 4 in a primetime ABC slot. The Red River rivalry with Oklahoma is on FS1 for Oct 8.
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Warriors chasing fifth title with perfect 3 point rhythm
The piece argues Golden State’s elite 3 point shooting makes them the favorite to win the NBA championship over Cleveland. It notes Curry and Thompson's record playoff 3s, comments on Cavaliers' counterplay, and recalls past struggles and coaching changes shaping this matchup.
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