Haase Stars for Kansas in NCAA Run Despite Turmoil
Kansas guard Jerod Haase embraces March Madness after overcoming a chaotic year that included his father’s death and a college transfer. He shares the Jayhawks’ guard tandem with Jacque Vaughn as Roy Williams praises his intensity and shooting, fueling Kansas toward the Midwest Regional semifinal against Virginia.
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UConn UCLA Streaking to Regional Finals in NCAA Tourney
Connecticut advances past Maryland 99 89 in the West Regional to meet No 1 UCLA in the semifinals. UCLA routed Mississippi State 86 67 in Oakland while North Carolina and Kentucky win in the Southeast bracket as teams set up for weekend title bids. Danny Marshall scores 27 for Connecticut while Joe Smith eyes pro future but hints at finishing college.
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Williams bristles at Kemper Arena talk before Midwest Regional
Former assistant coach Roy Williams of Kansas defends his team and downplays home venue advantages as Kansas prepares to face Virginia in the Midwest Regional. Virginia coach Jeff Jones and Arkansas' Nolan Richardson say Kemper buzz is overblown.
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Reds erupt for seven in second to down Royals
In Plant City, Chris Brown belted a three run homer as Cincinnati Reds rallied for seven in the second inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-5. Reds improve to 10-10 while Greg Mathews struggled, leaving with an 11.57 ERA after six runs in 12 13 innings. Don Broach added a two run double and Brown hit his second home run in two games off Gary Eave. Royals stranded 14 baserunners in defeat.
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Jordan's return draws record NBA audience in Bulls game
NBC aired Michael Jordan's comeback to the Chicago Bulls to 35 million viewers, the highest regular season NBA audience ever. Andre Rison agreed to a $17 million five year deal with the Cleveland Browns, becoming the league's top paid receiver. Mikala Allen closed her Level 5 gymnastics season at the Level 5 Championships with silver in all around and ribbons on floor.
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Talks set to resume as Usery aims to restart baseball talks
Mediator W J Usery pushes negotiations to reopen this weekend after a three week pause. NLRB delays ruling on injunction while owners and the salary arbitration and anti collusion issues loom. Rosemont, Illinois meetings run nine hours as committee plans no major proposal changes and eyes possible, future discussion.
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Sabatini Slips Away as Date Stuns at Lipton Semifinals
In a dramatic Lipton semifinal, Gabriela Sabatini squandered a 6-1 5-1 lead and 18 double faults, losing to Kimiko Date 1-6 7-6 7-6 despite Date’s sore shoulder. Date rallied to win after trailing early, while Sabatini reflected on the costly collapse and a similar Paris setback two years earlier. Pete Sampras advanced past Andrei Medvedev 6-1 6-7 6-4 in the men’s quarterfinals after a code violation incident.
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