Florida Gators face mounting pressure for NCAA bid
Florida, 21-8, rode early success but have dropped five of eight as they approach the Mississippi State game. The team may need upsets at Tennessee or Kentucky or a SEC tournament run to secure an NCAA berth. players stress urgency and avoidance of the NIT.
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Paul leads Hornets past Knicks in close win
Chris Paul scored 27 points with eight assists and three steals to spark New Orleans past New York 110 88. Tyson Chandler added 18 rebounds as the Hornets stayed within reach of Southwest leader San Antonio while the Knicks dropped to 18–42 in a seventh straight losing season.
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Youngs new baby and spring training notes mix in Arizona
San Diego Padres beat Milwaukee Brewers 12 4 as Chris Young pitches two innings while wife Liz is induced in Scottsdale Ariz for the couple s first child Catherine Elizabeth expected within days. Other spring action includes Noah Lowry Wild pitches in Arizona Fukudome spectacular catch in Peoria and Torii Hunter driving Angels win in Tempe Royals pitching without a hit in three innings at Surprise.
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