Orr's Paranoia and Grumpy Coach Image at ISU
A column critiques Iowa State coach Johnny Orr for railing at officials after a 106 98 NCAA second round loss to Kentucky in Worcester Massachusetts. It notes his bronchial illness, cantankerous tone, and impersonations while praising his entertaining, high energy basketball when the team clicks.
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Big-game blues for Iowa women
Iowa women suffer a 61-60 overtime loss to Southwest Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena ending their 19 game home win streak and ending hopes of a Final Four run. Coach C Vivian Stringer questions whether their NCAA tourney performance matches their strong regular season.
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Purdue Puts Away Texas Christian in NIT Round Two
Purdue 67 Texas Christian 51 as Craig Riley scored 12 of his 18 in the second half to pull away. Purdue built a late free throw surge, finishing with key contributions from Waddell, Darner, and Austin to secure the win in West Lafayette. Reggie Smith led TCU with 21 points but was held scoreless for a long stretch in the second half.
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al Thomas
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Palmer quietly shaped Fred Couples ascent to golf’s summit
In a vivid portrait, Fred Couples credits Arnold Palmer among influential figures who helped his rise. Couples lists teachers and peers including Dick Harmon, Paul Harmon, Mike Donald, Ray Floyd, and Tom Watson as sources of guidance and example as he reached world No. 1.
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Midwest region stuns as 12 seed New Mexico State leads
The NCAA tournament delivers upsets with No. 12 New Mexico State toppling favorites in the West while four top seeds remain in the East. Kansas City hosts regional finals featuring Cincinnati vs Texas El Paso and Memphis State vs Georgia Tech as the field narrows toward the Final Four.
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Upset-Heavy NCAA Tournament Shakes Midwest West and Southeast
UTEP surprises Kansas using a four corners offense as coach Don Haskins notches his 606th win. Cincinnati survives late miscues as Michigan State falters. Memphis State and Georgia Tech pull off late heroics, while New Mexico State earns a date with UCLA after beating DePaul and Southwestern Louisiana.
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Tyson faces sentencing in Indiana rape case
Prosecutor says he will seek significant jail time for Mike Tyson after his rape and two deviate conduct convictions. The sentencing hearing is set for Thursday with little expectation of witness testimony. Camille Ewald may testify for the defense. Tyson could again take the stand.
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