Madness in Kansas City as Midwest Regional tips off
Fans pack Kansas City for the Midwest Regional with scalpers seeking up to $1,250 for seats though face values sit at $60. Memphis faces Arkansas while Kansas plays Virginia for a spot in the regional final. City officials forecast 8,500 visitors and a $5.5 million economic impact as locals and fans await star displays from Ostertag LaFrentz Pollard and Burrough in a high stakes clash.
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UCLA Bruins advance as Tar Heels edge Hoyas in NCAA tourney
UCLA 86 Mississippi State 67 as Ed O Bannon scores 21 and top seed UCLA nears first Final Four since 1980. North Carolina 74 Georgetown 64 with Rasheed Wallace 22 points and 12 rebounds. Kentucky 97 Arizona State 73 powered by Tony Delk and front line double digits.
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Jordan to debut at United Center in Chicago
Michael Jordan will make his United Center debut with the Bulls against the Orlando Magic after years of saying he would only play at the old Stadium. He acknowledged the new arena feels unfamiliar and is still getting comfortable. A No 23 banner and a bronze statue commemorate his impact on the site.
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Sampras Advances With Comeback In ATP Match
Sampras erased three break-point chances from Sabatini and recovered to win. Jonas Bjorkman, 23, defeated Mats Wilander 6-2 1-6 7-5 after Wilander blew a 5-2 lead in the third. Semifinals set with Agassi facing Larsson as Bjorkman rivals Sampras.
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