Arizona Wildcats win first NCAA title in overtime drama
Arizona, the fourth seed, defeated defending champion Kentucky 84-79 in overtime to become the first team to topple three No. 1 seeds Kansas North Carolina and Kentucky in one tournament. Miles Simon MVP led a balanced lineup as Arizona survived 20 ties 18 lead changes and fulfilled a season once viewed as a year away.
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Arizona Wins Wild Final In Overtime Thriller
Miles Simon led Arizona with 30 points and Mike Bibby added 14 of his 19 in the second half as Arizona outlasted Kentucky in overtime to capture the championship. The game featured late regulation drama including Bibby free throws and a game tying three by Anthony Epps. Arizona became the losingest team to win it all since Kansas in 1988, with a 35-5 Kentucky showing. See Arizona, page 40.
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Baseball season opens with milestones and matches
Opening day features Albert Belle with the White Sox and Roger Clemens with the Blue Jays, with Pat Hentgen set to face Tony Phillips at SkyDome. The season marks 50 years since Jackie Robinson’s integration and the advent of interleague play, plus labor peace through 2001.
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Kansas eyes 6-10 Camdenton star for hoops program
Kansas University basketball shows interest in Jeff Carey a 6 foot 10 center from Camdenton Missouri. He is expected to be evaluated by the Jayhawks in Missouri this week. St Louis Missouri Iowa and Illinois are among other schools showing interest.
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Jayhawks land Iowa star Jess Holland from Iowa City High
Iowa City High star Jess Holland, a 2,043 yard rusher with 29 touchdowns and strong all around stats, signed a letter of intent with Kansas University on the final signing day. He becomes a fourth generation Jayhawk and cited lifelong dream and late offer from KU as key factors.
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