Swoopes seals title as Swoopes does it all for Texas Tech
Sheryl Swoopes explodes for 47 points leading Texas Tech to an 84-82 national title win over Ohio State. OSU freshman Katie Smith scores 28 as Swoopes cements iconic status and elevates women’s basketball on a national stage at the Omni in Atlanta.
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Clash of styles for NCAA title game in New Orleans
North Carolina and Michigan prepare for the national championship in New Orleans. The Tar Heels arrive in formal attire while Michigan favors plain warmup gear as coaches and players discuss style, discipline, and personalities ahead of the final.
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Old man Andretti ends win drought in Phoenix race
Mario Andretti, 53, finally ends a nearly five year win drought by taking the Valvoline 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. Paul Tracy led early until a crash and a spin handed the lead to Emerson Fittipaldi, who also crashed, allowing Andretti to seize victory.
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Iowa Eyes Return After Final Four Run
Iowa Hawkeyes earned their ninth NCAA tournament bid and fifth regional, led the nation in scoring defense, with 27 wins and a 41.8 rebound average. Eight players with Final Four experience return while Foster Aaron and Tideback depart after a season marked by tragedy and strong Big Ten defense.
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Opening Day 1993 Baseball Brings Moves and Melancholy
The 1993 season opens with big off season turnover as 250 players switch teams including Greg Maddux Wade Boggs Dale Murphy and Andre Dawson. Craig Lef ferts debuts for Texas against Harold Baines Reynolds and an Orioles lineup while new clubs Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies feature early starters Charlie Hough and David Nied.
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