Madness in March and coaching echoes in college hoops
Mike Kessinger reflects on NCAA bracket picks including Wichita State Bradley and George Mason, praises Billy Packer's reversals on mid majors, and discusses Kansas State coaching turmoil after Lon Kruger and Dana Altman. He weighs fall sports versus March madness and notes K-State’s coaching outlook and potential alumni successors.
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George Mason
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Jayhawks
NCAA
Billy Packer
Packer
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CBS
SEC
Wildcats
K-State
Lon Kruger
Dana Altman
Kruger
Wildcat
Altman
New York
John Wefald
Max Urick
Rolando Blackman
Steve Henson
Bob Huggins
Kansas Jayhawks future hinges on freshmen joins elite backcourt
Kansas faces a pivotal next season as freshmen will mature into sophomores and juniors. Mario Chalmers Brandon Rush and Julian Wright pace a deep perimeter alongside C J Giles Sasha Kaun and Darnell Jackson inside. The team must replace Jeff Hawkins but returns top seven scorers and gains Sherron Collins.
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Kansas
Dodge
Belmont
Bridgeport
Ball State
Baylor
Boston
Buffalo
Butler
Brown
Bryn Mawr
Jayhawks
Bucknell
Bradley
Jayhawk
Bill Self
Mario Chalmers
Brandon Rush
Julian Wright
C.J. Giles
Sasha Kaun
Darnell Jackson
Jeff Hawkins
Sherron Collins
Collins
Chalmers
Russell Robinson
Rush
NFL commissioner Tagliabue to retire after 16 years
New York AP reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue will retire in July after a 16-year tenure marked by labor peace and riches. He notified 32 owners of his decision and said the move fits him and the league, with successors including Roger Goodell and Rich McKay among names floated.
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Paul Tagliabue
NFL
Tagliabue
Roger Goodell
Atlanta
Rich McKay
Baltimore Ravens
Dick Cass
Condoleeza Rice
Rice
Helton Rebounds From Back Trouble In Spring Training
Todd Helton, once slowed by a back ailment and steroid suspicions, struggled early in last season. Colorado teammates heated up as Helton sought rhythm, with manager Clint Hurdle noting Helton did not always get pitches in the zone. Helton remains a standout talent as he works to regain form.
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Ariz
Todd Helton
Helton
Tony Gwynn
Colorado Rockies
Todd
Clint Hurdle
Hurdle
Japan captures World Baseball Classic title in San Diego
Japan topped Cuba 10-6 to win the inaugural World Baseball Classic at Petco Park with Ichiro Suzuki embracing a rare display of emotion. Koji Uehara led celebratory hair mohawk revelry as Kosuke Fukudome boosted Japan's victory with a ninth inning pinch hit. The sold out game drew 42,696 fans and capped a tournament that drew 737,112 in total attendance.
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Koji Uehara
Ichiro
Japan
Ichiro Suzuki
Suzuki
Seattle Mariners
Petco Park
United States
Dominican Republic
Kosuke Fukudome
South Korea
Bud Selig
Cuba
Partici
Norberto Gonzalez
Ariel Pestano
Tom Hallion
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