NFL approves expansion Browns return in 1999
The NFL on the first day of meetings approves an expansion franchise for Cleveland, restoring the Browns to the field in 1999 after a three year hiatus. Commissioner Paul Tagliabue cited strong owner support including Art Modell as decisive in overcoming calls to delay.
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NFL owners approve labor deal and Tagliabue raise
Owners formalize a three year extension through 2003 and adopt a policy allowing commissioner Paul Tagliabue to suspend players convicted of crimes. They also approve a salary increase for Tagliabue from about 2.5 million to 5 million annually as part of a busy day in which expansion draft, regular draft, and free agency planning began.
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Mason sets standard for KU track at Big 12 Indoor
Kansas University junior Candy Mason dominated at the Big 12 Indoor Championships winning both the pentathlon and pole vault titles. She earned 4,053 points in the pentathlon, a KU and Big 12 meet record, and added a pole vault crown while also taking NCAA Indoor second in the vault.
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Penders defends character amid Texas coaching clash
Texas coach Tom Penders rejected player complaints about his style during a Monday news conference. He said he has faults but never abused a player in his 30 years as a head coach and would let former players defend his coaching while he focused on his character.
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Top four seeds falter in NCAA quest this year
Commentary notes the unlikely rise of North Carolina Duke Arizona and Kansas as the best four with only North Carolina seemingly bound for a deep tournament run. The piece hints Kansas may falter early and frames the NCAA path as a one-and-done grind while referencing Lee Majerus.
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Tennessee Vols Rally Past North Carolina to Reach Final Four
Tennessee, ranked No. 1 at 37-0, fell behind by 12 in the second half but used a tight press and Chamique Holdsclaw’s 29 points to defeat North Carolina 76-70 in the Mideast Regional final. The win advances Tennessee toward a possible third straight NCAA title and a perfect season.
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Wolfpack reach NCAA Final Four in last thanks to UConn absence
North Carolina State defeats Connecticut 60-52 in the East Regional final at Dayton to reach the Final Four for the first time in nine NCAA appearances. Coach Kay Yow credited belief and defense as key factors while NCSU faced Old Dominion and Connecticut earlier in the region. Alisa Burras and LaQuan Stallworth led Louisiana Tech’s Midwest win as third seed.
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