2day in Sports History 1976 Phillies rally to beat Cubs 18 16
In 1976 Mike Schmidt hits four homers as the Phillies erase a 13-2 deficit to win 18-16 over the Chicago Cubs. The dramatic game featured Schmidt's historic power surge and a remarkable late comeback.
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Jayhawks celebrate NCAA title as Tigers lament late lead
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald notes Kansas 66 celebrates its NCAA Tournament win while Memphis remains stunned by a blown late lead. He jokes about jewelry, suggesting if Jayhawks players receive rings then Tigers deserve chokers for the near-miss.
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An email contact roster for college sports reporting includes Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as Sports Editor and Associate Sports Editor, with Gary Bedore on KU men's basketball and Ryan Wood on KU football, plus Matt Tait covering high schools.
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Oklahoma State names Travis Ford as new basketball coach
Oklahoma State hires Massachusetts coach Travis Ford, a former Kentucky guard, to replace Sean Sutton. Ford led UMass to a 25-11 season and an NIT final appearance, with prior NCAA experience at Eastern Kentucky and Kentucky links. He grew up in Kentucky and began his coaching career at Eastern Kentucky before moving to UMass. Ford will be introduced at a news conference as OSU seeks post season success.
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Martin signs extension as Kansas State coach through 2011 12
Kansas State locks in Frank Martin with a five year contract retroactive to 2007 08 totaling 760000 with a 180000 base salary plus TV radio and apparel deals and other services. Martin led the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament as a rookie coach after Bob Huggins left for West Virginia.
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Roester Wins Jayhawk Golf Club Event At Alvamar
Chad Roester fired a 76 to edge Conrad Roberts by one stroke in the Jayhawk Golf Club weekly tournament at Alvamar. Mark Terranova was third with 79 in the gross scoring. in net, Tom Dennis led with 74 followed by Jeff Miller and Van Reichert.
Cavaliers Sign Billy Thomas for Playoffs and 2008-09
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced the signing of former Kansas guard Billy Thomas for the playoffs and the 2008-09 season. Thomas signed a 10-day contract on February 22 and a second 10-day deal on March 3, having appeared in six games for the Cavaliers this season.
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Betting case guilty plea ties to Tim Donaghy scheme
Thomas Martino, 42, a former high school classmate of Tim Donaghy, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to paying thousands of dollars for inside betting tips on NBA games. He testified that Donaghy helped provide "good picks" for gambling, with payments tied to winning bets.
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Blake advances in U S Men's Clay Court Championship
Top seed James Blake defeats Kei Nishikori 6 4 6 4 to reach the second round in Houston. The win avenges a three set loss to Nishikori earlier, in Florida, two months prior.
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Cubs shelve Soriano with strained right calf
Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano was placed on the 15 day disabled list after an MRI showed a strained right calf. He suffered the injury Tuesday night while catching Ken Griffey Jr.'s fly ball. In Boston, the Red Sox placed backup infielder Alex Cora on the 15 day disabled list with a sprained right elbow.
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