Georgetown Triumphs Over Houston For 1984 NCAA Title
Georgetown led by Patrick Ewing and Reggie Williams defeated Houston 84 to 75 in Seattle to claim the NCAA championship. The win marked a historic coronation for the Hoyas with a dominant finale and standout performances by star players.
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Olazabal leads BellSouth with 65 despite rough season
Jose Maria Olazabal shot a 7-under 65 to tie rookie Roger Tam bellini for the BellSouth Classic lead after a blustery first round in Fort Worth Texas. Craig Bowden Tim Petrovic and Shaun Micheel sit one to two strokes back as Olazabal seeks form after three missed cuts and two withdrawals this season.
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Lawrie Leads at Algarve Open with 66 in Blustery Conditions
Ireland's Peter Lawrie shot a 6-under 66 to hold a one-stroke lead at the Algarve Open in PorTIMAO Portugal. The 2003 European Tour rookie of the year had seven birdies on softened greens after overnight rain. Ian Woosnam carded a 71 as he pursues Masters qualification.
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Gillen Keeps Virginia Basketball Job for Seventh Season
Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage announced Pete Gillen will coach Virginia for a seventh season after three late wins over ranked foes. Gillen, 104-78 in six seasons, faced ongoing NCAA postseason scrutiny and speculation about his future.
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NATO to fund Greek Olympic security operations
In Athens the Greek defense official said NATO will bear the cost of its role in safeguarding the Olympics as Greece faces mounting financial pressures. Greece asked for NATO assistance including aerial surveillance sea patrols and protection against chemical biological or nuclear attack.
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Torch relay to end at opening ceremony in Athens
Scott Ostler notes the Olympic Stadium in Athens could host a dramatic finish if all goes smoothly as the torch relay concludes with the final torch bearer entering the stadium and welding the roof in place.
Favorite Arena Football Line Sparks Saturday Underdog Talk
The latest line shows the favorite and underdog status for Saturday games in arena football. King is highlighted as an underdog, with bettors eyeing value on the upset potential and early-week shifts in betting markets.
Baseball calendar opens with rosters cut to 25 players
Opening day approaches in the United States with rosters reduced to 25 players. Highlights include June 14 Hall of Fame game Atlanta vs Minnesota in Cooperstown, July 13 All-Star game in Houston, July 25 Hall of Fame inductions in Cooperstown, Oct 5 playoffs begin, Oct 12 league championship series begin, Oct 23 World Series begins, and December 10-13 winter meetings in Anaheim California.
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Sports staff email contacts for J-W World KU coverage
The Kansas paper lists Chuck Woodling Gary Bedore Andrew Hartsock and Ryan Wood as the basketball staff, with email addresses for tips and coverage. The editors handle KU men’s basketball coverage and prep sports.
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Opening Day in Japan draws sharp baseball critique
The Orlando Sentinel mocks Major League Baseball for opening the season in Japan with the Yankees and Devil Rays, calling it a failed marketing move that harms American tradition and weakens baseball’s place in U.S. culture. The column notes early game times and suggests the tactic alienates fans and families.
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