Pitino faces Illini as Cardinals seek first title since 1986
AP Sports Writer Jim Litke notes Rick Pitino, now 52, has coached six college programs and four in college, including Louisville's Final Four bid against Illinois. Pitino abandons a halftime scouting report to rally a 93 85 overtime win over West Virginia and chase a first national title since 1986 with Francisco Garcia Taquan Dean and Larry O Bannon facing Deron Williams Luther Head and Dee Brown.
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Spartans reach Final Four with double OT win over Kentucky
Michigan State upset Kentucky 94 88 in double overtime to book a Final Four trip, after earlier defeating Duke. Seniors Alan Anderson Kelvin Torbert and Chris Hill led a resilient comeback amid holes and pressure, with MSU sealing the win by 11 straight free throws in OT. The Spartans now prepare to face North Carolina in St Louis.
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UNC Clinches Final Four Bid With 88 82 Win Over Wisconsin
North Carolina reaches the Final Four after an 88 82 victory over Wisconsin in the Syracuse Regional final. Rashad McCants scores 21 with clutch defense, while Sean May posts 29 points and 12 rebounds. Raymond Felton adds 17 as UNC improves to 31 4.
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Mexico Tops US In Azteca World Cup Qualifier
Mexico defeated the United States 2 1 at Azteca Stadium in a tense World Cup qualifier. Jared Borgetti and Antonio Naelson scored for Mexico while Eddie Lewis netted for the US in the 59th minute. Donovan provided the assist on Lewis goal as Mexico extended its home dominance over the US.
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Sorenstam routs Nabisco field in dominant win
Annika Sorenstam dominates the Nabisco Championship finishing with a final round 68 to win by eight strokes. Her victory extends her season streak to five on the LPGA Tour, tying Nancy Lopez’s 1978 record for consecutive wins and marking her eighth major title.
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