Notable NCAA basketball crowns and buzzer beaters in history
Snapshot of landmark 1942 Stanford over Dartmouth for the NCAA title, 1950 CCNY over Bradley to claim both NIT and NCAA crowns, 195? CCNY over Bradley in the NIT, 1970 Marquette over North Carolina for the title, 1982 Louisiana Tech first women’s champ beating Cheyney State as AIAW shifts, 1992 Christian Laettner buzzer beater gives Duke a 104 103 overtime win over Kentucky and Final Four appear.
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Gillispie out at Kentucky after two years
Kentucky fires Billy Gillispie citing chemistry and fit issues after a 40 27 record over two seasons. UK will honor a memorandum of understanding rather than a full seven year 6 million buyout.
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Johnson pleads guilty to disturbing the peace
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson pleads guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace stemming from nightclub incidents. A judge imposes two years probation with alcohol restrictions, anger counseling, and 40 hours of community service. probation may remove the guilty plea from records if no further incidents occur.
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Letterman Reacts to NCAA Field Shrinking Moments
Comedian David Letterman quips about the NCAA Tournament field shrinking from 65 to 2 as teams progress. The remark frames the rapid elimination rounds and the field’s narrowing pace within a brief period.
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Regional NCAA and NIT Tournament Notes
Sports briefs mention TD Banknorth Arena Boston Worcester lineups for East Regional Final at Garden Boston and University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale Arizona for West Regional Final. Scores show Connecticut favored by 51/2 over Missouri, with Oregon State, Texas El Paso and related teams in ongoing tournaments and Best of Three format upcoming game One on Tuesday.
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Field Conditions Update from City Parks and Recreation
City Parks and Recreation issues current field conditions and directs callers to 832-7999. Enter 1123 for adult field conditions, 1124 for adult Keschevulg, or 1125 for youth field conditions to hear specific status and access information.
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Missouri Tigers Shock Memphis in West Regional Semifinal
Missouri 102 Memphis 91 in Glendale to reach Elite Eight as underdog team roars past high profile opponent. ESPN punditry and fans hail Missouri’s dramatic upset and rising national profile led by star guards and relentless defense.
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