2day in Sports History 1956 to 2002 highlights
Highlights from 1956 Bill Russell guiding San Francisco past Iowa 83 71 for the NCAA title to 2002 Cael Sanderson completing an undefeated four time NCAA wrestling championship run. Includes 1968 Lew Alcindor UCLA NC title win 1991 London Frankfurt World League debut 1996 Michelle Kwan US first singles sweep since 1986 1997 Laura Davies first LPGA player to win same tournament four years in a row.
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Iowa State
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Lehigh
Jon Trenge
Double-digit seeds Bradley and George Mason survive NCAA bid
Greg Cote of the Miami Herald notes that only Bradley and George Mason remain as double-digit seeds in the NCAA Tournament and extends congratulations to both teams.
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Greg Cote
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Miami Herald
Kansas City Aims for All Star Game Amid Stadium Upgrades
Royals owner David Glass states MLB would stage an All Star week in Kansas City if Jackson County voters approve a three eighths cent sales tax on April 4 to fund about 425 million for upgrading Kauffman Stadium and 575 million total with in kind and state credits. Rolling roof adds 200 million via business tax. NFL had linked Super Bowl to Arrowhead renovations. Glass says voting locals will do right thing and benefits economy.
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Ariz
Truman Sports Complex
Gardner heads to NBA Draft after Missouri exit
Missouri guard Thomas Gardner, the Big 12's No. 2 scorer and three-point leader, will forgo his senior year and enter the NBA Draft. He will attend camps and aims to preserve NCAA eligibility, with a June 18 withdrawal deadline. Gardner praised support from family, coaches, teammates, and fans after Quin Snyder's departure.
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Missouri
Thomas Gardner
Gardner
Quin Snyder
Melvin Watkins
Kansas University
Snyder
Alford Says No Interviews For Other Schools
Iowa City Iowa Iowa basketball coach Steve Alford denies scheduled talks with other institutions amid links to openings including Indiana where he starred. He credits the season's success for attention and says no interviews have been arranged.
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Iowa
Steve Alford
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Hoosiers
Germany routs U S four to one after halftime boos
In Dortmund Germany defeated the United States 4 1 as German players left the field at halftime with the match scoreless. Germany scored 20 seconds into the second half and then cruised to the victory amid boos and whistles from the crowd.
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Germany
United States
NCAA recognized change boosts mid majors in tourney field
Akron Beacon Journal commentary notes the NCAA selection committee finally expanded at large bids for mid majors. Wichita State George Mason and Bradley profited, while Kent State and Akron faced questions about strength of schedule and broader conference impact on seeding and access.
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