NCSU Legal Bid Clouds Wolfpack Future
North Carolina State prepares to seek board permission to sue Jim Valvano while players weigh transfers. Star guard Chris Corchiani warns he will leave if Valvano is fired along with Rodney Monroe Tom Gugliotta and Bryant Feggins. Corchiani and his father list six potential new schools including LSU Minnesota New Orleans and Syracuse as possible destinations.
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Stanford Wins National Title in NCAA Final Four Thriller
Stanford rallied from a late first half deficit to surge past Auburn 74 68 earning its first national crown under coach Tara VanDerveer. Sonja Henning led with 21 points and nine rebounds while Azzi added 16 and Steding 18 points as the Cardinal outrebounded the Tigers 49 36 and set an attendance record with 20 023 tickets sold.
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Duke UNLV Final Four clash hinges on defense
UNLV seeks a defensive masterclass to slow Duke as both teams lean on depth and balanced scoring. Kenny Anderson and Bobby Hurley headline a clash where zone looks may surface while UNLV guards hunt Hurley and Duke relies on its bench to carry the game.
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Abdelnaby Aims for Inside Battle in Duke UNLV Final
Duke center Abdelnaby and forward Laettner wield inside speed to pace a 97-83 semifinal win over Arkansas. UNLV counter with Larry Johnson as a rugged interior presence, while both teams anticipate a physical title game on the boards.
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NFL free agent signing enters final hours amid veteran gambles
As the Year Two limited free agent signing window nears its Sunday deadline, teams chase immediate help with aging stars or gamble on unproven youngsters. About 180 of 490 eligible players are expected to move, with average money up to over 60k in salary and signing bonuses. Cowboys and Patriots are among teams active while San Francisco leans veteran to fill holes. Giants GM George Young notes focus on players with future protection potential.
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Kruger takes Florida job after leaving Kansas State
Lon Kruger is named head coach of Florida basketball, ending Norm Sloan era amid NCAA investigations. At Kansas State he led four NCAA postseason appearances, with a 81-46 record over four seasons, including a 25-9 1987-88 mark. Florida hires Kruger as Spurrier joins football staff.
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