Tulsa Defeats Memphis In NIT Semifinal Thriller
Kevin Johnson scored 16 points, including 10 in the second half, as Tulsa topped Memphis 72-64 in the NIT semifinals in New York. Tulsa advances to face Alabama, which beat Detroit 74-63, while Memphis, led by Calipari returning to New York, saw a late surge thwarted by Tulsa’s 3:37 scoreless stretch and clutch free throws.
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Hernandez tops Rays as Royals win 9 3 in St Petersburg
Roberto Hernandez struck out the side against his former team in a 9 3 Royals win over the Devil Rays in St Petersburg. Dee Brown went 2 for 4 with four RBIs, including a two run single and a two run double, while Brian Meadows pitched five plus innings.
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Randa signs modest Royals extension over free agent lure
Royals third baseman Joe Randa chooses family and community in Kansas City over bigger paydays. He signs a two year extension for about 9 million, likely sacrificing 7 to 8 million more if he waited for free agency. He hit .304 with 15 homers and 106 RBIs last season and emphasizes belonging in Kansas City. Ken Griffey Jr misses spring workouts with a strained left hamstring raising opening day doubts for the Reds.
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Perez Lashes Out Over Dodgers Demotion to Triple A
Verobeach Florida. Carlos Perez, a left handed pitcher with a 7-18 mark and 6.28 ERA over the past two seasons, vented a profanity filled tirade after learning he will start the year at Triple A Las Vegas. The 30 year old, under a $15.6 million three year deal, also voiced fatigue with the organization. He is 2-0 with a 4.76 ERA in 523 spring innings.
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Huskey and Prieto Cut by Indians in Roster Clearout
Winter Haven Florida utility player Butch Huskey was released by the Cleveland Indians after last season with Colorado and Minnesota. Ariel Prieto, a four season veteran of Oakland, was also cut as the Indians shed right handers amid a crowded pitching staff.
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Jeter to DL as Yankees weigh options
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, back in a game for the first time since March 16, heads toward the disabled list with a strained right quadriceps. Manager Joe Torre says he prefers safety and notes Jeter may need DL time. Jeter went 3 for 7 with a homer in a Tampa exhibition.
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Olson Returns to Minneapolis Amid Personal Heartache
Arizona coach Lute Olson faces emotional memories in Minneapolis where he once married, buried his wife Bobbi, and raised three children. He aims to lead Arizona to a second title while reflecting on loss and the city’s memories as Gilbert Arenas shines with an 18 point first half in a win over Illinois to reach the Final Four.
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