2day in Sports History highlights and records
In 1962 Paul Hogue scored 22 and Tom Thacker 21 for Cincinnati in a 71-59 NCAA win over Ohio State, securing its second title. 1975 Muhammad Ali KO’d Chuck Wepner in the 15th round to keep the world heavyweight title in Cleveland. 1991 Dean Smith became first coach with regional titles in four decades as North Carolina beat Temple 75-72 in the East Regional. 1994 Kansas State’s Askia Jones scored 62 in 28 minutes in a 115-77 NIT quarterfinal win over Fresno State, with 23 of 36 team 3-pointers.
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Georgetown Guard Jeremiah Rivers on Curry’s NCAA impact
Georgetown’s Jeremiah Rivers praised Davidson sophomore Stephen Curry as the best NCAA Tournament player and described Curry as unreal to guard, saying he “ate me up” and “ate our team up,” comparing the challenge to guarding Kobe Bryant.
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Georgetown
Jeremiah Rivers
Davidson
Stephen Curry
KU Sports Desk Contact Details and Reporting Tips
Sports editors Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Ryan Wood provide contact lines for KU basketball and football scores. Coaches are encouraged to call 832-6367 email sportsdesk ljworld.com or fax 843-4512 with game results and updates.
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WHOM TO CALL SW Sports
Contact numbers for KU ticket office KC Chiefs KC Wizards Royals tickets Kansas Speedway T-Bones and field conditions listed. City Parks and Recreation directs calls to 832 7999 with option codes 1123 1124 1125 and a Web link at ljworld.com.
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Ogilvy Holds Narrow Lead at CA Championship Final Round
Geoff Ogilvy reached 17 under through nine holes to hold a two stroke edge over Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh as the rain drenched final round at the CA Championship. Furyk stood 15 under through 10 while Singh played nine. Goosen and Storm trailed by three, and Stricker surged with a 63 to finish 13 under.
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Fla
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Woods
Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to miss opening day on DL
Detroit center fielder Curtis Granderson was placed on the 15 day disabled list after breaking a finger when hit by a fastball in a rain delay. He wore a splint and noted a three week minimum recovery, with possible additional evaluation planned.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Granderson
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Fla
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Toronto Blue Jays
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J.P. Ricciardi
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Bernard breaks world 50 free record at European championships
French swimmer Alain Bernard set his third world record in three days at the European championships in Eindhoven Netherlands. He clocked 21.50 seconds to beat Eamon Sullivan who had lowered Alexander Popov's 21.64 mark from Moscow in 2000.
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Netherlands
Alain Bernard
Eamon Sullivan
Australia
Alexander Popov
Moscow
Longhorns shoot their way to Sweet 16 in NCAA tourney
Texas dominates with hot three point shooting led by D.J. Augustin and AJ Abrams as Connor Atchley and Damion James also catch fire. Miami trims late, but Texas holds 75 72 win. Barnes adapts, relying on perimeter offense and spread to compensate for interior size.
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Justin Mason
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Robin Lopez
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