O'Brien’s Triumph Laced With Personal Tragedy in Final Four
In a human, not just sports, story Jim O'Brien endures the loss of Christine who died March 3, 1991. His OSU Buckeyes rise to 27-8 and reach the Final Four, aided by family support. Daughters Amy and Erin, ages 22 and 24, pursue coaching while teammates and players share heartfelt tears. Bill Lyon, longtime Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, notes the scene from St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Watts Takes Early Lead In Players Championship Comeback
Brian Watts surged from four over par after three holes to a 4-under 68 and a share of the first round lead at The Players Championship. Bob Estes joined him at the top as others faltered with bogeys late. Davis Love IV and Greg Norman trailed, while Tiger Woods and Hal Sutton posted 70s.
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Duke Dominance Reflects on Aggressive Finish
Duke junior swingman Chris Carrawell discusses the team's intimidating surge when leading by 25, noting opponents' body language and fatigue as they seek to sub out. He emphasizes the rallying mindset that fuels their sustained control.
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Washington State hires Paul Graham to lift struggling program
Pulman Washington State announces Paul Graham as new men’s basketball coach replacing Kevin Eastman who resigned after a third straight losing season. Graham, previously an Oklahoma State assistant since 1993 under Eddie Sutton, aims to make Pullman the toughest Pac-10 venue.
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Kentucky Triumphs Over Oklahoma State For 1949 NCAA Title
In 1949 Alex Grazae leads Kentucky to a 46-36 win over Oklahoma State securing the NCAA basketball championship. Clyde Lovelette stars for Kansas with 33 points as the Jayhawks defeat St. John's 80-63 to win the 1952 NCAA title.
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Sunday Sports Pack of Semis and Showdowns Across Leagues
Major college and pro basketball lineups headline a packed schedule with NCAA women semis Georgia against Duke and Louisiana Tech meeting Purdue, along with NCAA men semiDUke facing Michigan State and Ohio State clashing with Connecticut. Pro hoops feature Knicks at Phoenix and Lakers at Sacramento, while auto racing covers the Nooa Coca Cola 300 and Chevy Trucks 150. Other highlighted events include college baseball UCLA vs Washington, pro hockey battles Boston vs Toronto and New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers, boxing a late-night Austin vs Aguila, and a slate of tennis, horse racing, and world championships across various venues.
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