Notable NCAA Basketball Moments From 1962 1975 1991 1994
In 1962 Cincinnati defeated Ohio State 71 59 behind Paul Hogue 22 points and Tom Thacker 21. In 1975 Muhammad Ali retained the heavyweight title by KOing Chuck Wepner in Cleveland in the 15th round. In 1991 Dean Smith became the first coach to win regional titles in four decades as North Carolina beat Temple 75 72. In 1994 Kansas State’s Askia Jones scored 62 in 28 minutes as the Wildcats routed Fresno State 115 77 in the NIT quarterfinals and tied NCAA record with 23 made threes. Jones shot 18 of 25 from the floor 14 of 18 on threes and 12 of 16 at line.
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Mackey clinches third straight Iditarod title in Nome
Lance Mackey wins his third consecutive Iditarod from Anchorage to Nome. NBC News anchor Len Berman remarks there is no place like Nome, highlighting the race’s iconic finish and strong finish.
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Kansas City Sports Call Center Field Updates and Tickets
Kansas field condition and ticket line details list numbers for Parks recreation KU ticket office Wizards Royals and Kansas Speedway. Contact options include 1-816-920-9300 for multiple teams and 1-800-ROYALS for Royals tickets plus regional numbers and a Web link at ljworld.com.
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Schilling retires from baseball after 23 seasons
Curt Schilling 42, longtime pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks, retires with zero regrets after missing last season with a shoulder injury. He thanked teammates, mentors and opponents while acknowledging his storied career and World Series titles.
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Steelers open 2009 NFL season in Pittsburgh on Sept 10
NFL schedules announce the Super Bowl champions will begin the 2009 season at Pittsburgh against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 10 with NBC televising the Titans at Steelers and Bears at Packers on Sunday night. The ESPN Monday doubleheader on Sept. 14 features Buffalo at New England and San Diego at Oakland.
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Commentary on the NCAA tournament lacks mid major magic
Myron P. Medcalf argues the selection committee overemphasized major conferences, sidelining mid majors like George Mason and Davidson. He notes Sweet 16 lacks Cinderella teams, cites Siena upset of Wake Forest, and suggests more at large berths for mid majors would boost excitement and story lines.
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