Maryland wins first NCAA title behind Dixon late surge
Juan Dixon scored 18 points and sparked Maryland in a 64-52 victory over Indiana to claim its first national championship. He delivered key 3 pointers and a fadeaway jumper after a scoreless drought, preserving the Terps lead as Indiana briefly grabbed a late edge.
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Terps
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Dane Fife
Drew Nicholas
Kansas
Lonny Baxter
Tahj Holden
Fife
Jared Jeffries
Hoosiers
Nets
Juan
Basketball
Opening Day Delights as Fans Pack Ballparks Nationwide
The day showcased packed stadiums from Turner Field to Shea and Fenway as 51,638 filled Atlanta’s venue, 53,734 at Shea, and a sellout at Busch Stadium. Notable moments included glory for Orioles and Mets debuts, Clemens and Martinez struggles, and a Camden Yards crowd marking the first postseason era absence of Cal Ripken.
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Nomar Garciaparra
Martinez
Toronto
Tony Batista
Cal Ripken
Ripken
Iron Man
Busch Stadium
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Cardinals
Colorado
Bob Gibson
Lou Brock
Red Schoendienst
Ozzie Smith
Hall of Fame
Tony Gwynn
ESPN
Spring sports action opens with multiple town matchups
Southeastern New Mexico teams begin their seasons with baseball games at 4 p.m. as Gateway Christian visits Loving and NMMI Colts play Portales. Roswell hosts Hobbs in a doubleheader at Coke Field, Dexter visits Eunice at 6 p.m. Girls softball sees Goddard at Carlsbad at 6 p.m. Tennis features Goddard at Artesia and NMMI at Roswell High at 3:30 p.m. Dexter golfers travel to Carlsbad for a 9:30 a.m. meet.
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New Mexico Military Institute Colts
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Dexter
Eunice
Goddard Lady Rockets
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Goddard
Artesia
NMMI
Roswell High
Long Beach State Names Larry Reynolds Coach
Larry Reynolds was introduced as the new coach at Long Beach State succeeding Wayne Morgan. Reynolds guided Cal State San Bernardino to a 115 35 record over the last five seasons and becomes the 15th coach in school history.
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Wayne Morgan
Hagerman appoints Eddy Prather as new head football coach
Eddy Prather has been named Hagerman High School's head football coach and athletic director. The former defensive coordinator brings head coaching experience from other schools and will oversee football basketball and track while living in Hagerman. Prather, born in Merkel, Texas, played QB for Frenship before a Army service and degrees from Texas Tech. He previously coached at Dell City, Southland, Motley County and Smyer, and is married to Sherri.
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Lisa
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Stephanie
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
Sherri
Saddle Barn
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Jason
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