Big Dance Turns Into A Controversial Modern Basketball Critique
Providence Journal columnist Jimi Donaldson criticizes the NCAA Tournament style, arguing the emphasis on physical play over shooting and passing has ruined the game. He cites a FleetCenter first-round matchup, highlighting George Mason and Cincinnati's inefficiencies and athleticism, calling the current era a “basketbrawl.”
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Booker Leads Honda Classic by Two Shots After Three Rounds
PGA Tour rookie Eric Booker holds a two stroke edge at 13 under 203 after gusty winds and a 72 in the third round at the Honda Classic. Tommy Tolles and Bradley Hughes sit two back at 205, defending champion Mark O'Meara four back, as leaders brace for a weather-stitched finish at TPC at Heron Bay.
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United States Falls to Mexico in U S Cup Final
Mexico defeats the United States 2 1 to claim the U S Cup title in San Diego as Robin Fraser’s own goal and a U S goalkeeper Tony Meola injury shape the result before a crowd over 50 000. DeeDee Jonrowe quits Iditarod while leading pack on Yukon trail. Cepeda to Cooperstown as Giant, not Cardinal. Gomez defends WBO cruiserweight title in a one sided win over Dominguez.
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Vale Eggeling Keeps Welch's LPGA Lead With Birdie Finish
In Lucson Valley Eggeling closes third round with a birdie on 18 to hold a one shot edge entering the final 18, guiding a 12 under 204 after a 3 under 69 as Michele Redman and Dottie Pepper chase a stroke behind. John Jacobs leads Toshiba Senior Classic in Beach Calif after an eagle and 4 under 136 through three rounds.
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Weekend Sports Schedule Highlights Across Men’s and Women’s Games
The roster lists NCAA men’s and women’s matchups including Duke against Tulsa and Kansas against Kentucky, plus pro basketball Boston at Indiana and college baseball Texas A&M versus Texas Tech. Boxing in other events covers tennis Champions Cup, Honda Classic, Toshiba Senior Classic, and Louisiana Derby with pro hockey and NBA/NIT games through Monday and Tuesday.
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Favorite Underdog: Early NCAA Tournament Pairings
A scrambled telegraph of college basketball matchups lists teams such as Miami Florida Duke Oklahoma Michigan State Kansas and Louisville with brackets indicating NCAA regional rounds and venues like Fleet Center Boston Bradley Center Milwaukee and Superdome New Orleans. The item reads like a noisy schedule tease with teams and sites interwoven and references to NIT and conference notes.
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Today in History sports milestones across 1960s to 1997
Highlights include Wilt Chamberlain’s 53 playoff points in 1960 as Philadelphia beat Syracuse. Gordie Howe’s 500th NHL goal in 1962. Guy Rodgers 28 assists tying a record in 1963. Bill Russell 41 rebounds 1965 NBA record. Bill Shoemaker’s 7000th win in 1976. Paul Coffey’s 1986 multi point game tying a defenseman record. Katarina Witt’s 1987 world title. Joey Mutlen 1997 500th career goal for Penguins.
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