Michigan No 1 in final AP poll after season run
Michigan is No 1 in the final AP poll with 83 points and several first-place votes after a 25-3 season. Coach Johnny Orr praises the recognition as the Wolverines prepare to face Detroit in a Mideast regional semifinal in Lexington. UCLA Kentucky and UNLV follow in the top rankings as Notre Dame rises and several teams tumble.
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Connors Headlines World Championship Tennis Stop in St Louis
Jimmy Connors returns to his hometown as a top seed in a 16 000 World Championship Tennis event opening in St Louis arena. He faces India’s Vijay Amritraj while Dick Stockton and Ilie Nastase also compete as part of a star lineup. Connors, 28, aims to perform amid large crowds and pressure, noting fame won’t change his focus on winning.
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Baseball's Guessing Game Hits Arizona's Workouts
In Mesa Arizona executives and players debate Charlie Finley's plans for the Oakland A's amid rumors of sale and roster overhaul. Veterans like Vita Blue voice resilience while others question future rosters and possible franchise changes this season.
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Crum Family Faces Snowbound NCAA Trip Turmoil
Louisville coach Denny Crum and wife Jayce endured a blizzard and dust storm route detours en route to Pocatello Idaho for an NCAA tournament game. The group saw flooding heatless lodgings, a crowded shelter, and a canceled flight. They finally learned UCLA led at halftime before learning Louisville’s 87-79 loss.
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NHL reports loss of 15 to 18 million this season
The National Hockey League faces losses estimated at 15 to 18 million dollars this season, per a report to NHLPA Executive Director Alan Eagleson. The memo notes financing difficulties for sports franchises and cites a Canada Cup profit of about 32.9 million with NHL and WHA players sharing roughly 31.4 million, along with discussions of Soviet Union exhibitions and possible schedule changes. Participants at the January meeting in New York included players Brad Park, Phil Esposito, Bobby Clarke, and Pit Martin, with Management reps such as Bruce Norris and John Ziegler.
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St Bonaventure Upsets Oregon 76 73 in NIT Quarterfinals
In New York, St Bonaventure, led by Sanders with 11 first half points, defeated Oregon 76 73 to reach the National Invitation Tournament semifinals. The Bonnies face Villanova, who beat Massachusetts 71 61, in the Garden on Thursday.
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