Hejduk’s hat trick fuels Avalanche playoff push
Milan Hejduk scored three goals, including two in the third period, to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Paul Stastny had three assists as Colorado rose to 13-1-2 in 16 games, closing to within three points of Calgary for the final Western Conference playoff berth with two games remaining. Peter Budaj stopped 17 shots in the win.
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Debut Dynamos as Dice K Shuts Down Royals In Boston Bid
Dice K Matsuzaka wins in first start for Boston, showing mixed control yet solid fielding. He faced 23,170 on a cold day, walked one, and yielded a homer to DeJesus. Teammates praised his pitch mix as he overcame early jitters.
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Gillispie named Kentucky basketball coach after Texas A&M run
Texas A&M coach Billy Gillispie received a formal offer from Kentucky to become its head coach replacing Tubby Smith who left after 10 seasons for Minnesota. Gillispie, 47, has a 100-58 record in five seasons and led Texas A&M to a 27-7 season, turning around a program that had been winless in Big 12 play the year before his arrival.
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Huggins Leaves K State for West Virginia Backroom Talk
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins departs Kansas State after a short tenure. The departure follows a high profile career at Cincinnati and a controversial past. K State officials express mixed feelings about the move and retain a heavy buyout clause.
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Woods shoots 73 in opening round at Augusta Masters
Augusta National saw subdued scoring as Tiger Woods opened with a 73 amid cold, breezy conditions. Beem carded 1 under after a birdie eagle run on 12 and 13 while defending champion Phil Mickelson struggled to 76. Ernie Els and Jim Furyk remained hopeful despite rough starts.
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Buffs Lady Buffs dominate Great Bend in 5-0 win
Garden City defeats Great Bend 5-0 as Cindy Benitez scores four goals and Bree Stout posts six saves. Benitez and Guevara connect for a 2-0 halftime lead, Benitez adds three second half goals, all unassisted except one setup by Guevara. Garden City improves to 1-1.
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