Point Shaving Scandal Ties to Seton Hall Names
In 1961 Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan arrests gamblers Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hacken and implicates Hank Gunter and Art Hicks of Seton Hall in a collegiate point shaving probe. The 2001 East Regional sees Connecticut rout Long Island University 101 29 in a first round blowout, tying a tournament defensive record and margin. In 2006 Jermaine Wallace leads Northwestern State to a 64 63 upset win over third seed Iowa in the opening NCAA round.
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Celebrity signings teased by spring training echoes
Quoted remark hints at possible high profile signings including Prince William with the Royals Shaquille O Neal with the Giants and Johnny Depp with the Pirates plus a note that Pat Sajak teased Billy Crystal during Yankees spring training appearance.
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Reporting Scores Calls for Coaches to Report Scores
Coaches are urged to report scores by calling 832-6367 or emailing sportsdesk at ljworld.com or faxing to 843-4512 for timely sports coverage.
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Tom Keegan and Ryan Wood Sports Updates
Kansas journalists Tom Keegan and Ryan Wood provide ongoing football coverage from University of Kansas. Contacts listed for sports editor and KU football reporting.
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Woods wins dramatic Bay Hill to extend streak to five
Tiger Woods clinched the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th after a 164-yard shot into the wind. The win stretches his PGA Tour streak to five and ties him for No. 3 on the all-time list with 64 career victories. Bart Bryant finished second after leading late. Woods celebrated loudly, backpedaling and slamming his cap as fans roared. He also became the first to win Bay Hill five times, and the first to win five times in four different PGA Tour events.
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Burton seals Bristol sweep as RCR dominates
Tony Stewart expected victory but his JGR duo faltered at Bristol Motor Speedway. Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer charged to a first 1-2-3 RCR finish as Hamlin, Stewart and Busch faltered late. A fuel pickup restart mishap opened the door for Burton to win.
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Taylor joins Dancing With the Stars Miami season six
Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor will dance the fox trot on the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars. He expects jitters but says he is having a blast learning to dance amid six hours daily studio practice, with longer sessions likely as the competition unfolds.
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LenDale White cited for property destruction and disobedience
Police cited Titans running back LenDale White a Denver native for destruction of property disobedience to a lawful order and interference near a downtown club after a party in his honor. He gave no details of the incident. White rushed for 1110 yards last season.
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Roddick loses temper and match at Indian Wells
Andy Roddick storms during a 6-4 6-4 defeat to Tommy Haas in the Pacific Life Open third round. The setback ends his run early at the ATP event after two titles and a quarterfinal run, with the American reflecting that the body of work over the past month helps his confidence despite the loss.
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Beckett Skips Japan Trip for Red Sox Exhibition Schedule
Beckett will stay in Florida as the Red Sox fly 7,500 miles to Tokyo. He threw a ball 75 feet without back pain on Sunday, the first time since eight days of injury. He may miss Los Angeles exhibitions March 28 to 30. He is slated to throw from 90 feet today, long toss Tuesday, then bullpen Thursday.
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Riley Rejoins Heat Amid Draft Prospect Tour
Miami Heat president Pat Riley returned to the team after missing a game to finish a three day tour evaluating top college players likely to enter the NBA Draft. He visited SEC Conference USA Big 12 and ACC games studying candidates including Michael Beasley Derrick Rose and Anthony Randolph, all freshmen.
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Martinez shines in Mets spring win amid injuries
Pedro Martinez labored with trouble but delivered four scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Tigers 7 4 in Port St Lucie. Delgado needed four stitches after a freak line drive gash to the arm. Francoeur escaped serious injury after a beaning and a later scare.
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