Parity survives early NCAA tourney into Round of 16
Parity remains a theme as the NCAA Tournament pauses to set up the Round of 16 with 13 of the top 16 seeds still alive. The selection committee, responsible for seeding, could be seen as close to a miscued judgment if Princeton or East Tennessee State had edged their games, potentially knocking Georgetown and Oklahoma from title contention.
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Parity Amid Seeding Sparks NCA A Tournament Debate
The piece argues the NCAA tournament remains balanced despite seeding disputes. It notes Princeton Georgetown and Oklahoma performances, cites miscalls and misidentifications of teams, praises Indiana Michigan Illinois and Iowa, and predicts tense regional matchups with seeds likely to prove unreliable.
Rose under investigation halts talk amid inquiry
Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose said he will not comment on the baseball commissioner's investigation until it concludes amid rumors of gambling involvement. The inquiry, announced by outgoing and incoming commissioners, continues as Rose trains in spring and prepares for an exhibition vs the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Badgers eliminated as St Louis wins NIT clash
St Louis overcame a 28-16 halftime deficit and a reputation for on the road woes to topple Wisconsin 73-68 in the NIT. Charles Newberry and Roland Gray sparked a 57-point second half, with Luechtefeld closing it out by hitting six free throws in the final 1:18.
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Louisville Faces Illini In Midwest Regional Semi Final
Louisville coach Den ny Crum speaks of underdog status as No 13 Louisville (24-8) takes on No 3 Illinois (29-4) in Minneapolis. Crum notes defense rebounding key while LaBradford Smith leads Louisville’s offense after a late-season slump. Illinois relies on a strong press and athletic lineup as both teams seek a spot in the NCAA final.
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NFL Owners Examine Electronic Whistle At Spring Meeting
In Palm Desert, NFL owners opened their spring session by testing an electronic whistle that marks on replay tape to show when a play ended. A prior demo misread a Houston Browns playoff play, a point Schramm says could sway final replay use and permanent adoption. Rozelle floated a cross continental league as a farm system, with sites in London and Milan among possibilities.
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Georgetown's Thompson Weathered the Storm to Seek Title
Georgetown coach John Thompson reflects on a tumultuous year including Olympic pressure and the Mourning era. He insists on coaching to his own standards while guiding the Hoyas to another NCAA bid and a Final Four showdown with North Carolina State. Thompson credits his players for keeping him energized amid scrutiny.
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