Wooden aims for 10th UCLA title in NCAA final
UCLA and Kentucky meet in the San Diego final as John Wooden, retiring after 27 years, seeks another national crown. UCLA, 27-3, faces 26-4 Kentucky with a deep bench and size edge, while Wooden weighs injury risk to Dave Meyers and Kentucky’s powerhouse front line led by Robey, Guyette, and Grevey.
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Tigers fire up spring training glare over Lolich woes
Detroit coach Ralph Houk blasted reporters after a rough spring outing by Mickey Lolich. Lolich, 34, allowed eight earned runs in six innings as Cincinnati built a big lead before Detroit rallied to win 13-12 on Bill Freehan’s ninth inning hit. The Tigers’ other arms also struggled in the parade of exhibition results across major league camps.
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Stottlemyre on waivers. Tigers show interest
Mell Stottlemyre, 33, is on waivers as the Yankees seek his unconditional release. Detroit Tigers boss Ralph Houk expresses interest and may contact Stottlemyre after waivers expire, with Stottlemyre having shoulder trouble and limited spring pitching.
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Sonics Clinch Playoffs Pushes Bucks Toward Exit
The Seattle SuperSonics secured a playoff berth with a 98-88 win over Portland, eight-year drought broken and coach Bill Russell elated. Milwaukee slipped toward elimination after a 111-99 defeat by New York, dropping to last in the Midwest and 32 games back of Detroit for a wild-card spot.
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