Francis Gordon lift Kansas City past San Francisco
In Arizona the Royals defeated the Giants 7-4 as Jonathan Sanchez struggled with a mostly minor league roster. Manager Bruce Bochy noted the team is not finalized for opening day while injuries to Brian Wilson and Cody Ross loom. Alex Gordon hit a two run homer and is batting .365 with five homers and 22 RBIs this spring.
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Harvick Beats Johnson For First Win At Auto Club Speedway
Kevin Harvick passed Jimmie Johnson on the final turn to win his first race of the season at Auto Club Speedway Fontana California. Kyle Busch led most of the day with Johnson chasing him before Harvick moved up to take the lead in the final laps.
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Laird Wins Bay Hill Thriller In Arnold Palmer Invite Finish
Orlando scene as Martin Laird overcome a three shot deficit with four holes left and two birdies to post a 3 over 75 securing the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one stroke over Steve Marino. The 28 year old Scot becomes Bay Hill’s first European winner in 33 years. Across in Malaga Paul Lawrie captures the Andalucian Open for his first European Tour win since 2002, edging Johan Edfors by one stroke.
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Martin to replace Pearl at Tenn. coach named
Tennessee hires Cuonzo Martin, 39, from Missouri State as the Vols 18th head coach to steady a program under NCAA sanctions. A news conference was set for today as officials await potential penalties from the NCAA Committee on Infractions meeting June 10-11, with a decision likely in the fall. Martin previously led Missouri State to a 61-41 record in three seasons after eight years at Purdue under Gene Keady and Matt Painter.
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Spiders ink Mooney for 10 years
RichMond VA Richmond men s basketball coach Chris Mooney signed a 10 year extension after guiding the Spiders to the Sweet 16. The deal runs through 2020 2021 with undisclosed terms. Richmond 29 8 fell 77 57 to Kansas in the regional semifinal.
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Kings escape 114-111 in OT as Dalembert seals it
In a tight overtime duel, Samuel Dalembert of the Kings sank two free throws in the final seconds to cap a 114-111 victory over the 76ers. Team statistics list Thornton 32 points and Holiday 28 for Philadelphia, while Beasley, Randolph, and Allen led Memphis in a separate defeat.
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Former Jayhawks Players Score in NBA Games
Cole Aldrich did not play for Oklahoma City coach's decision while Darrell Arthur of Memphis scored eight points. Nick Collison added four for Oklahoma City and Kirk Hinrich had 13 for Atlanta. Paul Pierce led Boston with 23 as the Warriors beat the Wizards 114 104 in Oakland with Monta Ellis 37 points and 13 assists. Kobe Bryant scored 30 in the Lakers win over the Hornets 102 84 in New Orleans. Jason Kidd hit late three pointers as Dallas defeated Phoenix to dent the Suns playoff hopes.
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Kansas University Free State High Sports Schedule
Kansan games listed for today include Boys golf at BV West Invite at Lion's Gate at 3 p.m. Tuesday track events at Lawrence Invite 3 30 p.m. Softball at Olathe East CBAC 4 15 p.m. Soccer at Shawnee Heights 6 15 p.m. Lawrence High Boys golf at BV West Invite Lion's Gate 3 30 p.m. Baseball at Blue Springs South 4 p.m. Soccer at Wichita South Titan 4 p.m. Seabury Academy Veritas Christian.
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Griner nets career high to lift Baylor past Green Bay
Baylor guard Brittney Griner poured in a career best 40 points with 10 rebounds as Baylor (34-2) defeated Wisconsin Green Bay 86-76 in Dallas to advance to the NCAA regional final. The win in the Dallas Regional keeps Baylor on track for a Final Four berth behind Griner's dominant scoring and rebounding.
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Final Four schools collide in unexpected NCAA finals clash
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