Violent Tibet Protests Challenge Olympics Image
Buddhist monks lead demonstrations in Lhasa turning violent with smoke and fires. Clashes spread to ordinary Tibetans as police block streets and a curfew is imposed. Dalai Lama in exile appeals for restraint and dialogue. China warns of harsh action while reports of casualties and arrests surface but remain unverified.
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New York
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Xinhua
Champa Phunstok
Associated Press
National People's Congress
Jokhang
Jamie Metzl
Asia Society
Students For A Free Tibet
Hun
Xiahe
Gansu
Dong Cuo International
Politiken
Dharmsala
Vonn and Miller sweep World Cup titles in Bormio
Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller secured the overall World Cup titles making an American sweep of the season. Ligety claimed the final giant slalom crown while Vonn sealed the downhill and overall titles and praised the historic achievement.
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Bode Miller
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U.S
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Beasley's late run fails to lift Kansas State against Aggies
Kansas State trailed Texas A&M by five at halftime but rallied to within 61-60 late. Beasley scored 14 by intermission, was held scoreless for 7 minutes after the break, and finished with a late push that fell short as the Aggies pulled away with crisp offense. DeAndre Jordan returned briefly for the Aggies after missing a game with a stomach virus.
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Kansas routs Nebraska with second-half surge in Big 12 clash
Kansas, led by a strong second half, beat Nebraska 84-49 as KU erased a halftime deficit. Dagunduro added 10 points with two key blocks, while Rush sparked a 15-4 run to seize control. Nebraska coach Dee Sadler lamented the early-second-half surge and lack of aggression.
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Jayhawks
Knee ends Dietz college career for Kansas State basketball
All-Big 12 guard Kimberly Dietz, senior and leading scorer for No. 15 Kansas State, suffered a left knee injury in a Big 12 tournament game against Iowa State, ending her NCAA tournament chances. Coach Deb Patterson expressed sadness and support as Dietz departs for postseason run with plans to return to full health. Kansas State, the regular-season Big 12 champion, awaits NCAA seeding on Sunday.
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Dietz
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Iowa State
Kimberly
Deb Patterson
Toronto closer shines in first game since Tommy John
B J Ryan pitched for the Blue Jays in an 8 4 loss to the Rays in spring training his first action in 10 months since surgery. He struck out two of three faced and called it good ahead of opening day while Melky Cabrera Shelley Duncan and Jonny Gomes may miss start.
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Shelley Duncan
Tampa Bay
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John Gibbons
Longhorns defend with switch to man against Cowboys
Byron Eaton drew fouls and hit both free throws as Texas forced turnovers and fed A J Abrams for a layup. Augustus added his fifth three to push the lead to 44 33 while Dallas struggled against the 2 3 zone before Texas returned to man defense. Coach Rick Barnes praised the adjustment.
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Colorado Upsets Oklahoma In Big 12 Tourney Thriller
Colorado held off Oklahoma 51 49 in a tense late finish as Richard Roby scored 18 to end his Colorado career with 2001 points and 10 rebounds. Marcus Hall added 12 for Oklahoma, while Colorado shocked Baylor 91 84 in two overtimes earlier, becoming the first No. 12 seed to defeat a fifth seed in the tournament's 12 year history.
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Austin Johnson
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Jeff Capel
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