Texas saves Big 12 as Pac-10 expansion looms and money fights grow
The Kansas University athletics chief warns the Big 12 realignment threat is serious as rumors swirl that the Pac-10 may lure Colorado, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech to form a 16‑team super conference. Texas alone could keep the Big 12 intact, driven by TV dollars and a wider geographic reach.
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Pac-10 Eyes Six Big 12 Schools in Meeting Fallout
At the Big 12 spring meetings in Kansas City the talk swirled about a Rivals.com report that the Pac-10 planned to invite six schools Texas Texas A M Texas Tech Oklahoma Oklahoma State and Colorado. Colorado AD Mike Bohn said the rumor appeared to have some validity as the conference discussed its future.
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Raiders scrap pay to play as Legion Post funds Raiders season
Alan Fisher watches Lawrence Raiders reveal new uniforms at an American Legion Post 14 dinner as the squad begins its season in Omaha. The post’s baseball committee, led by Sam Dixon, scrapped the pay to play model after years of players paying up to 750 dollars a summer, deciding to cover travel, food, equipment, and uniforms to preserve Legion baseball’s community ethos.
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Lakers Lead 1-0 In NBA Finals At Home
In Los Angeles the Lakers took a 1-0 series edge in the NBA Finals. The opening game featured fast paced play and key scores leading to a decisive first win for the Lakers at their home arena.
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Lakers edge Celtics in physical Game 1 showdown
Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 30 points and Pau Gasol added 23 and 14 rebounds as the Lakers beat Boston 102-89 in Game 1 of the NBA finals rematch. Paul Pierce scored 24 for the Celtics while Ron Artest and Pierce exchanged early elbows, each earning a double technical foul in the opening seconds.
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