Kentucky rides hot streak into NCAA bracket in New Orleans
Kentucky arrives at the NCAA Tournament opener versus New Mexico State in New Orleans with a sharpened defense and new scoring options. The team has flipped from doubt to confidence, boasting a dominant SEC Tournament run at the Georgia Dome & Spa and historic success in Atlanta venues. Coach Rick Pitino’s squad has erased past questions about scoring punch and shown resilience in strong wins.
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Burton brothers duel ends with Jeff Burton win at Las Vegas 400
Jeff Burton edged Ward Burton by 1.074 seconds in a high drama finish at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Ward led late before Jeff prevailed after a 111 lap race high. Prize money totaled 336500.
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Rodman Arrival Sparks Lakers Locker Room Rule Talk
Houston Chronicle columnist Fran Blinebury teases how Dennis Rodman joining the Lakers could bring a new team culture with a playful jab about a locker room cover charge and two drink minimum. The quip frames Rodman's impact as a catalyst for change in team dynamics.
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Greene wins 60 meter gold at World Indoor Championships
Maurice Greene claimed the 60 meters title in 6.42 seconds amid earlier false starts, with Tim Harden taking silver in 6.43 and Jason Gardener third at 6.46. Ekaterini Thanou won the women's 60 meters in 6.96, besting Gail Devers who finished 7.02 amid hamstring woes.
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Irvine wins Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne
Eddie Irvine driving for Ferrari won the season opener at Albert Park as McLarens both failed to finish. Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard were retired within the first 21 laps of the 57 lap race.
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Iditarod mushers race toward Nome for 450000 purse
In Wasilla Alaska 56 mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race head into the Alaska wilderness with speed and strategy. The 1100 mile route to Nome tops the calendar as teams chase a 450000 purse with 54000 awarded to the winner.
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Elkington Wins Doral Ryder Open After Late Rally
Steve Elkington birdied six straight to overcome a six stroke deficit and win the Doral Ryder Open despite a three putt on 18. Ernie Els and Greg Kraft’s struggles left Kraft alone in second with 324000 dollars. Els tied for third at 277 with four others. Phillips claims first European PGA Tour Portuguese Open after Bickerton bogeys the playoff hole.
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Pro basketball and hockey slate with multiple matchups
Schedule lists today games including Washington versus Detroit in NBA, Seattle at Minnesota in NHL, and Toronto at New York Rangers. Also Calgary at St Louis, Detroit at Los Angeles, and Newsweek Champions Cup events. College NIT games and Evert Cup appear on Wednesday.
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Silky Sullivan Wins Santa Anita Derby In 1958
In a dramatic Santa Anita Derby Silky Sullivan rallied from a 40 length deficit to win by three lengths. Jockey Bill Shoemaker guided the colt to victory marking a notable upset in California racing history.
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