Royals land Davis as pitching anchor for Royals
Mark Davis signed a four year 13 million dollar contract with Kansas City joining Bret Saberhagen to form a rare bid to have both Cy Young winners in spring training. Davis praised the Royals organization and cited family factors in choosing KC over other offers.
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Royals Sign Davis as Montgomery Sees Job Threat
Kansas City Royals add reliever Mark Davis in a move that strengthens the pitching staff. Jeff Montgomery, who saved 18 games with a 1.37 ERA last season, says he is upset about losing the closer role. Steve Farr also had 18 saves and praises the signing but notes his knee is strong. Team officials describe a deep, potent staff with both Cy Young contenders in workload options.
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Midwestern Baseball Victory Signals Royals’ Big Deal
The Kansas City Royals signed Mark Davis for four years and 13 million, making him the league’s highest paid yet. The move, praised for family values and Midwestern life, follows other offers from New York Philadelphia and Los Angeles but emphasizes Midwest loyalty and local appeal.
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Jordan Named NBA Player of the Week for Bulls
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls earned NBA Player of the Week after three games averaging 33.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists. He posted 35 points and 17 rebounds in Chicago's 119-99 win over Denver, with 23 points in the third period.
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N C State basketball given two year probation
North Carolina State University was placed on two years of probation and barred from postseason play this spring for major NCAA violations. The penalties include reduced basketball scholarships, a staff reduction for coach Jim Valvano, and acceptance of NCAA oversight, with N.C. State allowed to participate in the ACC tournament.
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Carolina’s fall worries Smith over season end
North Carolina coach Dean Smith downplays the 4-4 start as he shifts focus from weekly rankings to finishing strong next spring. He notes nine straight top 10 finishes and says year-end polls matter more than current rankings, after the Maui Classic loss to Missouri.
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North Carolina
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Tar Heels top seed in ACC tournament and NCAA runs
North Carolina has claimed the top seed for the ACC tournament 17 times and won 10 league titles. Coach Smith’s teams have 19 straight seasons with 20 or more victories and 15 consecutive NCAA appearances, highlighted by 1982 NCAA title vs Georgetown. Syracuse leads three polls with 34 of 64 first-place votes and 1,548 points. Kansas, Georgetown, Missouri, Illinois round out the top five. Indiana leads the Second Ten with Duke UCLA UNLV Georgia Tech NC State Memphis State St Johns Alabama Arizona following.
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Bear Bryant's Alabama run a nine-year dynastic stretch
The era from 1971 to 1979 showcases Bear Bryant at Alabama, with seasons of 11-1, 10-2, 11-1, 11-1, 11-1, 9-3, 11-1, 11-1, and 12-0 highlighting a historic coaching legacy. The text also notes NFL teams never to reach a Super Bowl and asks about the first Heisman winner Jay Berwanger in 1935, a Chicago running back.
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