Phelps to swim at Arizona meet in comeback test
Olympic great Michael Phelps plans a low profile comeback at the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa on April 24-26, entering three events. Coach Bob Bowman says he is testing waters for a potential Rio 2016 run, while fellow Olympians Ryan Lochte and Katie Ledecky are also expected to swim.
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Evans nets career high as Pelicans stun Thunder in New Orleans
Tyreke Evans scores 41 points with nine rebounds and eight assists to lift New Orleans past Oklahoma City 101-89, ending an eight game skid. Durant leads Thunder with 25 as OKC plays without Westbrook. Collison and Rivers ejected after review of a replay.
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Ogwumike Tops WNBA Draft While Charles Traded to Liberty
Connecticut Sun select Chiney Ogwumike first, then trade Tina Charles to New York for Alyssa Thomas Kelsey Bone and a 2013 first round pick. Ogwumike praises family ties with sister Nneka as historic siblings atop drafts. Odyssey Sims goes second to Tulsa with Kayla McBride picked third by San Antonio.
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Cozart leads spring QB showcase for Kansas
KU coach Charlie Weis praised Bishop Miege signal caller Cozart as the standout passer while Nick Harwell Turzilli and Pierson impressed at receiver. Harwell and Turzilli filled key roles with strong catches and the wideouts showed improved hands spring ball. Backups dominated early as running backs shouldered most workload, with 364 rushing yards on 62 carries and 183 passing yards.
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NCAA calls colleges to discuss issues over student-athlete pay
The NCAA urges school leaders to join a debate on college unionization and other problems while opposing unionization. A document reiterates support for cost of attendance measures and extra food access, arguing a paid employee model would have vast negative impacts and that reforms should be evaluated rather than scrapping the system.
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Watson Seals Second Masters Title at Augusta
Bubba Watson clinched a second green jacket at Augusta National after a dramatic finish. He produced remarkable shots on 18 and 15 and joined a select group of multiple Masters champions. Caddie Ted Scott praised Watson’s ability to execute difficult lies while eyeing a future goal of claiming multiple majors.
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