NCAA finals and notable men’s basketball milestones
Recap of notable 2 day sports history items from 1984 to 2007. Georgetown led by Patrick Ewing and Reggie Williams defeated Houston 84-75 for the 1984 NCAA title. 1986 marked NCAA adoption of the 19 feet 9 inch three point line. 1990 UNLV beat Duke 103-73 for its first NCAA championship. 1993 Mark Price fell one free throw short of tying an NBA record in a 114-113 Cavaliers loss to Charlotte. 2007 Florida defeated Ohio State 84-75 to repeat as champions, the first repeat since 1991-92.
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Michigan State Duke Clash Highlighted by NCAA Tournament
Indiana's Lucas Oil Stadium hosts a marquee NCAA Tournament matchup with Michigan State versus Duke as a top line favorite and West Virginia noted as the home team in CAPS. The feature runs under Tribune Media Services coverage for college basketball round action.
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Indianapolis
Dayton Trips Heels In NIT To Claim 1968 Title
Dayton defeats North Carolina 79 68 to win the NIT for the third time and the first since 1968. Marcus Johnson scored 20 points for the Flyers while Paul Williams added 16 as Will Graves led UNC with 25 in a late rally. The NCAA considers a 96 team field but has not ratified the plan.
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Dayton
Marcus Johnson
Flyers
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Tar Heels
Paul Williams
Will Graves
Indianapolis
NCAA
Greg Shaheen
CBS
Houston hires Dickey Houston James as coach
Houston announces Dickey Houston James as new basketball coach succeeding Tom Penders who resigned after Houston earned its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1992. The move marks Dickey Houston James's first head coaching role since his 2001 firing at Texas Tech.
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James Dickey
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Tom Penders
Cougars
Blakely wins college slam dunk contest in Indianapolis
Vermont’s Marcus Blakely upset Bradley’s Chris Roberts to win the college slam dunk title in Indianapolis. Maryland’s Eric Hayes captured the men’s three point crown with a final 17-15 over Cornell’s Ryan Wittman, followed by Detroit’s Brigid Mulroy defeating Notre Dame’s Ashley Barlow 16-11 in the women’s three point final, then Hayes edged Mulroy 22-21.
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Vermont
Marqus Blakely
Bradley
Chris Roberts
Maryland
Eric Hayes
Ryan Wittman
Cornell
Detroit
Brigid Mulroy
Notre Dame
Ashley Barlow
Hayes
Mulroy
Minnesota coach Tubby Smith eyes contract extension
Smith in Minnesota talks about extending his deal and staying with the program. Rumors floated that Oregon planned a high paying bid to hire him as Ernie Kent’s successor after Kent was fired.
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Indianapolis
Tubby Smith
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Oregon
Smith
Ernie Kent
NBA Roundup Magic overpower Mavericks in Dallas 97 82
Dwight Howard dominates with 17 points 20 rebounds and five blocks to lift Orlando past Dallas 97 82. Series details include Kemped stats for Nelson Carter and support from Barea Nowitzki and Kidd as Denver tops Portland 109 92 with Carmelo Anthony scoring 25 in the fourth.
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Denver
Carmelo Anthony
Portland
Batum
Aldridge
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Nene
Petro
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Afflalo
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Graham
Allen
Webster
Browns Nose Tackle Shaun Rogers Arrested at Airport
Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers was arrested at Hopkins International Airport for carrying a loaded gun in his carry on luggage. Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill received 12 months probation in Georgia after pleading guilty to marijuana possession. Reggie Hayward signed a one year contract with Jacksonville, as reported from Jacksonville Florida.
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Georgia
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Jacksonville
Butler and Duke clash in Final Four or Christie mystery
Paul Feehan notes in The New York Times that the Butler and Duke matchup resembles both a high stakes basketball showdown and a puzzling thriller amid bracket talk and surprise upsets.
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New York Times
D'backs edge Royals 4 3 in spring tuneup
Arizona Diamondbacks split squad defeated Kansas City 4 3 as Gerardo Parra hit a two run homer and Edwin Jackson worked five innings in his final spring tuneup. Jackson threw 96 pitches, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks.
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NBA Tonight Schedule Highlights Across U.S. Cities
The night features LL Wiehe Houston at Boston at 6 30 p m New Orleans visiting Memphis Phoenix visiting Detroit Atlanta in Cleveland Orlando at San Antonio New York at Golden State and Utah taking on the Lakers all games start in the evening with several 9 30 p m tip offs across the league These matchups set notable cross conference clashes and regional rivalries for fans to watch tonight.
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Lawrence Rec Calendar highlights local clubs and contact info
A compact guide to Lawrence sports and activity groups. Listings include GP VeloTek Youth Cycling, Lawrence Tennis Association leagues, Aquahawks swimming, River City Sharks masters, Run Lawrence Club, Kansas Rugby, Falbo Knows Tennis, Kaw Valley Soccer, Lawrence Adult Soccer, First Serve Tennis, Kansas Soccer Academy, Home Plate Baseball, Go Mom Go outdoors, Jayhawk Model Masters, Baseball Academy, Lawrence Ultimate Summer League, Therapy Works speed training, Trail Hawks runs, OrthoKansas programs, Sandrats Run Club, Astra Aquatics, and submission details for the Lawrence Journal-World Rec Calendar.
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Sunflower.com
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Jayhawkmodelmasters.com
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Lawrenceultimate.com
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Trail Hawks
Lawrence Trail Hawks
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