Jayhawks reach Sweet 16 for sixth time in eight years
Kansas moves into the regional semifinals after an 85-61 win over Portland State and a solid victory over UNLV. Coach Self lauds balance with inside scoring and perimeter play, while Chalmers notes four more games to win. UNLV suffers foul trouble and low shooting as Kansas dominates with 58 percent shooting.
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Ogilvy ends Tiger Woods win streak at Doral CA Championship
Geoff Ogilvy won the CA Championship at Doral finishing 17 under for a one shot victory over Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh as Tiger Woods, aiming for a perfect 2008 season, finished fifth after a late charge. Ogilvy survived a risky chip-in at the 13th to seal his second World Golf Championship title.
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Okajima earns rousing ovation in Boston home opener
Boston fans gave Hideki Okajima a standing ovation after his All-Star rookie season with the Red Sox. Giants manager Tatsunori Hara praised the moment while Francona noted the mood as Boston prepares for the season opener against Oakland. The A’s arrive off a sub-.500 year amid injuries and questions about readiness.
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Wisconsin tops Cal State Fullerton as Butch shines in NCAA bid
Wisconsin defeats Cal State Fullerton 71 56 as Butch scores 14 and grabs nine rebounds, helping the Badgers reach the round of 16 for the 10th straight year. He overcomes a past elbow injury and earlier redshirt year amid family health battles and critics.
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