Indiana Hoosiers Complete 32-0 NCAA Title Run
Indiana defeated Michigan 86-68 in the NCAA final to complete a 32-0 season. Guard Quinn Buckner led the charge with 32 wins and coach Bobby Knight praised the undefeated record and the team’s persistence through peaks and valleys. Kent Benson anchored Michigan’s defense in the second half as Indiana surged from a 51-51 tie to a 73-59 lead, sealing the championship in Philadelphia.
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Red Sox beat Astros 5 1 in Florida exhibition
Bill Lee struggled with a stomach for conditioning but pitched five innings allowing five hits and one walk as the Red Sox defeated the Astros 5-1. Cecil Cooper returned for Boston with a two run homer while Steve Dillard Rico Petrocelli and Carl Yastrzemski made key plays. Jim Rice left with an ankle injury after a diving catch.
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Expansion draft opens as Buccaneers and Seahawks pick best available
NFL expansion draft begins with Tampa Bay and Seattle selecting top available players. League officials explain salaries and contract terms as the two new teams prepare to choose 39 players each, with 26 established clubs losing three men and managing protected lists.
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Red Sox projected to repeat as East Division favorites
Boston as defending AL champion is seen as the hunted in 1976 spring camp in Winter Haven Florida. Manager Darrell Johnson cites Fisk back from injury Jenkins and House added to bolster a deep roster led by Yastrzemski Burleson Rice Lynn Evans and Tiant Wise Lee Burton and others poised to repeat despite high expectations.
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Benson is NCAA MVP for Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana guard Benson dominates with 25 points and nine rebounds to lead the Hoosiers past Michigan 86 68 for the NCAA title. Coach Bobby Knight hails Benson as the key factor and notes his continued development despite a wrist cast. Benson credits God for his growth and aims to improve further next season.
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Islanders 30th goal seals 5 1 win over Flyers
Denis Potvin scored his 30th goal of the season as the Islanders routed the Flyers 5-1 in Uniondale. Potvin tied Bobby Orr as defensemen with 30 goals, chanting his joy after a swift, early lead, and the win kept New York within reach of 100 points with four games left. Toronto beat Pittsburgh 5-4 in the other NHL game.
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