Expanding ACC would harm basketball rivalries and balance
Matthew Sprague argues the ACC should not expand to include Miami from the Big East. He warns only football benefits, basketball power would wane, and realignment could dilute rivalries and conference contracts. Syracuse Boston College and others could move, hurting fans and midmajor balance.
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Rivalry fuels late comeback in Holcomb Lakin softball doubleheader
In Monday night action, Holcomb's Allison Thayer held off Lakin's late push to seal a 9-8 win and split the twin bill after Lakin won 12-2 in five innings. Lakin starter Kayla Hoover allowed early runs as the Broncs built a 5-0 lead, while Holcomb rallied with a four-run seventh. Morgan Terry, Taren Muller and Abby Rivers sparked the late-inning rally as Holcomb threatened to erase the deficit.
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Affeldt Delivers, Beltran Homers In Royals 3 2 Win
Jeremy Affeldt struck out a career high eight over six innings to lift the Kansas City Royals past the Minnesota Twins 3-2 in a tense AL Central opener. Raul Ibanez had a two run single, Carlos Beltran added a solo homer and finished with three hits as KC improved to 17-3 against division foes and 3-0 vs Minnesota.
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Local boxer Gonzalez near goal after KO win in regional finals
Jose Gonzalez won a Golden Gloves regional semifinal by decision then dominated the final with a first round technical knockout. The Garden City native now trains with Team Champion in Ozark Missouri and will compete May 26 31 in Las Vegas for the national tournament, with an Olympic Trials possible in February in Tallahassee. Gonzalez is ranked No 5 in his weight class and aims to represent the United States.
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Kidd seals Nets sweep with late three over Celtics
Jason Kidd hit a 3 with a second left as the New Jersey Nets completed a 110-101 double overtime win to eliminate Boston in four games in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kidd had 29 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists while Celtics coach Jim O'Brien hailed him as the best passer he has ever seen.
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Diaz leads area in 3200 and shines in 1600
Garden City High School junior Elias Diaz won the 1600 in 4:43.8 at Derby, boosting his area standings with the season’s third fastest 1600 and leading the 3200 with a 10:17.31. He placed second in the 800 at 2:06.12 and helps in the Buffaloes 3200 relay amid strong district competition.
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