UAPB Beats Winthrop in NCAA Tournament Opener
The Golden Lions of Pine Bluff edged Winthrop 37 31 in the second half as Charles Corbin scored 13 for the Eagles. Both teams struggled offensively, relying on defense and rebounding, with UAPB pulling away behind key 3s from Smith and advancing to face a top seed on a long road trip.
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Woods Ready to Return at Masters in Major Comeback
Tiger Woods plans to return at the Masters, with PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem expressing support for his work to rebuild his life and career. Media hype surrounds his comeback, with ESPN and CBS set to televise early rounds and CBS covering the weekend. Stewart Cink, London Open champion, commented online amid the buzz.
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UNC Tops William & Mary in Smith Center Thriller
UNC held off William & Mary 77-72 as James Michael Strickland and Brice Zeller key late plays. David Schneider scored 21 for the Tribe, which rallied from 10 down at halftime but failed on its final eight attempts. Quinn McDowell missed the game with an ankle injury.
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Nuggets hold off Wizards on six-game road trip stretch
Nuggets beat the Wizards 88-? to 78 as Anthony and Smith key late surge. Karl sat out pregame and postgame due to throat pain while guiding from the sidelines with assistants. Denver, shorthanded with Andersen and Martin out and Lawson limited, swept the two-game series and extended home streak.
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Chiefs sign Lilja and Wiegmann to bolster line
Kansas City adds guard Scott Lilja from Indianapolis after two Super Bowl runs and veteran center Casey Wiegmann returning from Denver. The moves aim to shield Matt Cassel as the Chiefs rebuild the offense with run threats Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones while contending after a string of 2-14 and 4-12 seasons.
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