NBA refs to monitor Shaquille O’Neal over free throw line
NBA officials instructed referees to watch Shaquille O’Neal closely after Dallas owner Mark Cuban accused him of stepping over the line before baskets. The move comes as Cleveland Browns fullback Mike Sellers faces felony drug possession charges following a traffic stop, with teammate Lamar Chapman also facing charges. Multiple other sports notes follow.
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Isiah Thomas sparks Pacers comeback against Hawks
After a 21 point deficit the Indiana Pacers rally to beat the Atlanta Hawks 106 102. Jamaal Tinsley 29 points 11 assists leads the comeback with Reggie Miller 22 Jalen Rose 18. Hawks suffer 21st straight road loss.
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Duke Rolls to Maui Semifinal Win Over South Carolina
The top ranked Blue Devils eased past South Carolina 81 56 to reach the Maui Invitational final as a 19 0 run spanning the end of the first half sealed the victory. Ball State shocked No 3 UCLA 81 76 in Maui semifinal as Duke awaits in championship.
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Suzuki wins fourth MVP becomes second rookie to claim AL honor
New York AP Ichiro Suzuki captured his fourth MVP award and second as a rookie in the American League. He received 11 first place votes and 289 points, beating Jason Giambi who had 8 first place votes and 281 points. Suzuki led the league with a .350 batting average and 56 stolen bases, plus 242 hits a rookie record.
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Luther College coach Pole resigns after 20 of 60 wins
Luther College announces Brad Pole's resignation as head football coach after a 20 win 60 loss tenure since 1996. Athletics Director Joe Thompson says a national search will begin immediately and Pole will pursue other professional interests.
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Goosen Leads Grand Slam as Woods Backs in Contention
Goosen shot 66 to lead Tiger Woods by one at Poipu Bay in Hawaii in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. David Toms carded 68 while David Duval faded with 76 after a rough front nine double bogeys.
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