Wilt Chamberlain NBA records 41 rebounds in 1967 playoff win
On this day in 1967 Wilt Chamberlain pulled down 41 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 115 104 in the East Division playoffs. Chamberlain had held the career scoring record at 31 419 points since 1973. The entry notes historic NBA milestones across 1967 1972 1984 and later NCAA results.
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Brandon Rush
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North Carolina
Duke Falls to Lower Seed in Sixth Straight NCAA Loss
Greg Cote notes Duke’s exit as a lower-seed upset marks the sixth straight NCAA Tournament loss for the Blue Devils and mocks Coach K’s status among fans in the Miami Herald commentary.
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Field Conditions and Tickets Contact Information Fragments
A collection of telephone numbers and phrases references field conditions tickets and rescheduling for teams and parks. Mentions KG Chiefs KC TBones Royals Wizards and KU ticket office with multiple contact lines and area codes.
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Royals trim spring roster to 26 after moves
Kansas City Royals reassigned pitcher Tim Hamulack and infielders Ramon Colon and Brandon Duckworth to Triple-A Omaha and optioned outfielder Mitch Maier to Omaha after a game with the Texas Rangers. Manager Trey Hillman said Shane Costa and Brayan Pena were vying for the final 25-man spot as the Royals head to Chicago to open the season.
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Ramon Colon
Brandon Duckworth
Triple-A
Omaha
Mitch Maier
Texas Rangers
Kansas City
Trey Hillman
Shane Costa
Brayan Pena
White Sox
Chicago
Kris Benson
Mike Jacobs
John Buck
Alberto Callaspo
Benson
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Elvis Andrus
Jacobs
Buck
Josh Rupe
Marlon Byrd
Kyle Davies
Davies
Doug Waechter
Ron Mahay
Juan Cruz
Kyle Farnsworth
Joakim Soria
Hillman
Rangers
Moore named AP college player of the year for UConn
UConns Maya Moore, a 19.2 point 8.9 rebound sophomore, is the AP player of the year as the Huskies move to 37-0 and approach an unbeaten season. Coach Geno Auriemma wins coach of the year for the sixth time, with 27 votes in a 45 member panel.
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Connecticut
Maya Moore
Associated Press
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Oklahoma
Courtney Paris
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Stanford
Renee Montgomery
Gene Auriemma
Auriemma
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Williams falls to Azarenka in Miami final
Victoria Azarenka, 19, from Belarus defeated Serena Williams 6 3 6 1 to claim the Sony Ericsson Open title in Key Biscayne ending Williams bid for a sixth Miami crown. The final showcased Azarenkas dominant straight sets win.
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Williams
Kristy McPherson takes early Kraft Nabisco lead at Mission Hills
Kristy McPherson shot a 2-under 70 on a hot calm Saturday to rise to 8-under 208 and lead the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Cristie Kerr, the 2007 U.S. Open winner, sits one stroke back at Mission Hills after a 70.
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Rancho Mirae
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Kristy McPherson
Cristie Kerr
Mission Hills
Van Pelt leads as Houston round suspended at dusk
Van Pelt moved to par to hold a one stroke lead through eight holes in round three at the Shell Houston Open before darkness halted play. Fred Couples Paul Casey Colt Knost and Tommy Armour III were at 10 under when the horn sounded. The group will resume early today and then begin the final 18. Cascais Portugal Paul Broadhurst shot 67 to grab a one stroke edge after the Estoril Open third round.
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Humble
Texas
Bo van Pelt
Fred Couples
Paul Casey
Colt Knost
Tommy Armour III
Cascais
Portugal
England
Paul Broadhurst
Commentary on the NCAA and the growing financial arms race
In a hard hitting column Jim Like argues the NCAA enables schools to chase sponsorships and big spending and notes the failure of the system to turn a profit for most programs. He cites university presidents and coaches salaries highlighting hypocrisy and calls for real accountability.
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NCAA
Myles Brand
Brand
Bob Knight
Indiana
Kentucky
John Calipari
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