Florida Gators defend title as Noah leads champions
Joakim Noah and Florida juniors Corey Brewer Al Horford and Taurean Green passed on the NBA to stay for another title run in Gainesville. Noah's late surge and bench woes against Ohio State capped a back to back championship season, raising questions about draft stock yet fueling team pride and coach Donovan praise.
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Meche shines in Royals opener against Red Sox
Kansas City fans packed the stadium as Gil Meche, amid mixed reviews, delivered a solid 7-1 debut after a club record five year 55 million contract. He worked 7 1 3 innings allowing one run with six strikeouts and one walk, while Mark Grudzielanek and Tony Pena Jr. fueled the offense with three and two triples respectively.
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Florida Gators repeat NCAA title with 84 75 win over Ohio State
The Florida Gators claim back to back national championships by defeating Ohio State 84 75. Horford posts 18 points 12 rebounds while Green adds 16 as Oden's 25 12 aren't enough for the Buckeyes. Florida completes a 2007 title sweep across men’s hoops and football.
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Nelson grabs fourth at Carroll Invitational
The Garden City Buffaloes placed fourth at the Carroll Invitational in Wichita at Auburn Hills Golf Course with a team 335, seven behind winner Bishop Carroll. Senior Sam Nelson led GCHS with 78, earning a top five finish, as Tiffany noted windy conditions and tough greens affected scores.
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Williams elected to Hall of Fame
CHAPEL HILL North Carolina AP Roy Williams was stunned by his Hall of Fame election planning a rejection speech before learning he had been chosen as part of a seven person class to enter in September The Asheville native and Dean Smith protégé has coached at Kansas and North Carolina reaching 500 wins and five Final Fours He credits his players and assistants for the honor and recalls his coaching ascent from Asheville to Kansas and North Carolina
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