NIT First Round Matchups Across Pairings and Times
The Associated Press lists first round NIT games with Marist vs Rhode Island, College of Charleston vs Tennessee, Davidson vs South Carolina, Washington vs Michigan State, Saint Louis vs Minnesota, Murray State vs Missouri, Manhattan vs Wisconsin, Tulane vs Auburn, Arkansas-Little Rock vs Vanderbilt, Alabama vs Illinois, Mount St. Marys against Illinois State, Miami Ohio vs Fresno State, St Josephs vs Iowa, Nebraska vs Colorado State, Gonzaga vs Washington State with game times from 6:30 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. in a marathon bracket opening.
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Harlem Globetrotters VP Named in Finance Change
Philip Barton named vice president of finance and administration for the Harlem Globetrotters on Monday. NFL notes include Thurman Thomas extended by Bills through 1999 and Panthers sign Kelly Stouffer and Michael Bates. Cowboys ink Fred Strickland for two years. Lions sign Ray Roberts and release Tracy Hayworth and David Lutz. Jaguars acquire Natrone Means off waivers from Chargers. Dolphins sign Fred Barnett to five-year deal. Rams release Chris Miller.
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UMass Reclaims No 1 In Final AP Poll As Top Seeds Tally
The final AP poll places UMass at No 1 with a 31-1 record after retaking the top spot from Kentucky. Kentucky falls to No 2 with a 28-2 mark, while Connecticut holds third. Purdue, Kansas, and Georgetown share the No 4 seed.
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Kansas and Kansas State set NCAA tournament tips
Kansas State opens against New Mexico in the East Regional at about 1 45 p m Friday as Kansas State plays its first NCAA game since 1993. Kansas, the West No 2 seed, meets South Carolina State around 4 p m after Maryland and Santa Clara. Massachusetts tops the voting with 58 first place votes and 1 587 points while Connecticut leads the top ranks with 1 499 points.
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OU Falls to Avila in Controversial Softball Game
Ottawa University suffered an 11-8 loss to Avila College after a seventh inning call reversal. DeeAnna Claytor was ruled to have stretched for the throw with foot pulled, allowing Avila a seven-run inning and leading to an 11-8 defeat. Avila added a 10-2 win in the nightcap to sweep. OU drops to 1-3, coach Tracy Schmidt lamented the miscall and noted early struggles by an inexperienced team. Heather McMillen and Claytor had two hits each, Mischelle Morrill pitched both games, with Kelly Bethell finishing the nightcap. Ottawa visits Baker at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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NFL weighs limited instant replay amid ownership vote
NFL owners convene in ALM BEACH to discuss a limited instant replay system returning after a four season absence. It faces testing needs and likely lacks the 23 votes this year while franchise moves dominate the agenda including Art Modell's Baltimore relocation and Browns legacy.
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Jaguars Sign Ex Charger Natrone Means After Waiver Claim
Natrone Means, cut by the Chargers, joins the Jacksonville Jaguars off waivers. The North Carolina native, star of San Diego’s 1995 Super Bowl run, signs his three-year deal. Jacksonville assumes a four-year, $7.3 million contract, with Means counting $1.6 million against the cap due to a prorated signing bonus.
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COF prepares for state games in Kansas
COF readies for the Kansas Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading competition at Fort Hays State University in Hays. The 26th annual event runs Thursday to Saturday with 918 athletes and 297 coaches, opening ceremonies at 7 30 p m featuring Visions Dance Team.
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Royals Randa battles for third base job in spring
Royals prospect Randa contends with Keith Lockhart for the third base role after Gary Gaetti departed. Randa, 26, hit .320 this spring with a home run and four RBIs while Lockhart sits at .263. Boone praised Randa’s improved swing and defense as he pursues a full-time shot.
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