LSU women edge Duke 59 49 to reach Final Four
LSU Lady Tigers, led by Seimone Augustus with 22 points and Sylvia Fowles 13 points, overcome Duke 59 49 in the Chattanooga Regional final to advance to the national semifinals against Baylor in Indianapolis. LSU improves to 33 2, Duke 31 5, in a tougher test than earlier rounds.
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Baylor Women Edge North Carolina To Reach Semifinals
Chamelia Scott led Baylor with 18 points on 4-for-8 from the field after a 0-for-9 stretch from beyond the arc over two games, while Blackmon added 14 as the Lady Bears advance to face LSU or another opponent in the Indianapolis semifinals. North Carolina shot 32 percent with Ivery Latta scoring 21 despite constant Baylor pressure. Latta went 6-for-22, 3-for-13 from three, as UNC’s late rally fell short and Tar Heels teammates Metcalf and Bell added 11 and 10 points respectively. Eriana Larkins lamented missed opportunities as Baylor eyes a second national title after last year’s men’s crown.
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Billy Packer to speak at Spectacular event in Middletown
Veteran broadcaster Billy Packer one of college basketball’s most recognizable voices will headline the Pigskin Roundball Spectacular in Middletown. The 30 Final Four appearances and CBS tenure frame a career highlighted by broadcasts from Wake Forest and ACC games, with multiple halls of fame honors noted.
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Cavaliers rally past Hornets in overtime
LeBron James fueled a comeback from 17 down, scoring 17 of 44 in the fourth quarter and overtime to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers over the New Orleans Hornets 109-108. Drew Gooden secured the win with a three-point play after grabbing a critical rebound as time expired. Dickau failed to convert a late floater for New Orleans.
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Federer advances in Nasdaq-100 Open at Key Biscayne
World No. 1 Roger Federer survived a scare, beating Mariano Zabaleta 6-2 5-7 6-3 to reach the fourth round as his winning streak rose to 18 matches. Taylor Dent also topped Guillermo Coria 6-3 6-4, while Venus and Serena Williams set up a quarterfinal clash after Serena beat Elena Likhovtseva.
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Funk seals Players win with pressure packed finish
At Sawgrass Funk wins The Players Championship with a 9 under 279 total, earning 1.44 million. He overcame strong winds, three putt bogeys, and a late surge by rivals as his first major-like win in a storied career.
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Mulholland, Jones pace Twins past Reds in 7-1 win
In Fort Myers, Terry Mulholland working in relief for his 19th season kept the Reds largely quiet as Jacque Jones belted a three run homer during Minnesota's decisive sixth inning in a 7-1 victory over Cincinnati. Jason LaRue homered for the Reds and Aar on Harang yielded two hits over five innings.
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Randa Anchors Solid Season Fit for Opening Day
Randa brings a .286 career average with four seasons over .300 and a league leading .971 fielding percentage at third base. He batted .311 in 18 spring games with one error, stressing patience and discipline at the plate as teammates echo readiness for Opening Day.
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