Blue Devils top rankings as NCAA bracket seeds set
Duke finishes the season as the No 1 overall seed in the final Associated Press college basketball poll with 69 of 70 first place votes and 1 749 points, while Michigan State Connecticut and Auburn also hold top seeds. Duke 32 1 led by 27 straight wins and ends the season with a strong resume as the NCAA tournament approaches.
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Woods fires longtime caddie Fluff Cowan after two years
Tiger Woods dismissed caddie Mike Fluff Cowan in a move announced by IMG. Woods chose Byron Bell as interim caddie for events he won recently while Steve Williams, previously with De Floyd, was hired to Ureplace Cowan. Observers cited tension over work habits as a factor in the split.
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Pettitte Injury Declared Minor By Yankees
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte has a mild left elbow muscle strain with tests showing no serious damage. Pettitte said he expects to be ready by opening day despite missing early sessions and a setback in this week’s rotation. Manager Joe Torre stressed patience and readiness to pitch as soon as possible.
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Silas named interim coach of the Hornets after Cowens quits
Paul Silas was appointed interim head coach of the Charlotte Hornets after Dave Cowens quit over pay. Cowens, who led the team to two straight winning seasons, signed a three year $1.89 million deal in 1996 with salaries of 575000, 625000 and 675000.
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McGwire hits his second spring homer versus Astros
Star Mark McGwire is off to a hot spring start for the St Louis Cardinals. He homered in his second exhibition game and is 2-for-4 with four times on base, as St Louis fell 2 1 to Houston in Jupiter Florida.
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Schott briefs Reds partners on sale offer at private meeting
In Cincinnati Marge Schott briefed Reds limited partners on her plan to sell all but one share to a Cablevision backed group. Partners will be allowed to match a $65 million bid as the sale process is expected to last months. Kroch, a single Reds share owner and vocal critic, died in Chicago weekend.
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Volleyball League cancels season amid new indoor league
The National Volleyball Association, a five year old women’s pro league, has canceled its 1999 season. The NVA stated it may resume operations in the future as it steps aside during difficult times and allows a new indoor league to advance volleyball to the next level.
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All-America honors go to Morris and Brand at Duke
Francis Morris earned unanimous first team All-America honors on the 1998 99 Associated Press list. Brand led Duke with 17.8 points and 9.8 rebounds as the only unanimous pick, joined by Hamilton Terry Cleaves and Miller on the first team with several notable honorable mentions.
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Mount St. Mary’s rebounds after shaky season push
Bethel and Hayden reflect on a confusing path from hopes for the NCAA to an NIT stint as Mount St. Mary’s struggles included losses to Rider and a late surge with NEC Tournament wins. Players note the desire for broader recognition and the thrill of postseason play.
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Pistons edge Wizards 75 71 in tight clash
Grant Hill led Detroit with 19 points eight assists and eight rebounds as the Pistons won their seventh of eight. Mitch Richmond topped Washington with 22 points and Otis Thorpe added nine points and 17 rebounds. The Wiz led 40 36 at halftime before Detroit rallied with a 10 2 run to take a 55 52 edge in the third.
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