NIT structure shifts with multi region rounds
The National Invitation Tournament unveils a changed format to spread the action beyond Madison Square Garden. First round games run Wednesday and Thursday, with all second-round games on Monday as teams chase a semifinal bid March 19 in New York.
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Lobo fans call themselves maniacs for NIT home chance
New Mexico Lobos fans queued for hours at University Arena as 4500 of 18000 NIT tickets remained, 85000 dollars expected in gate, with potential second round host if NMU beats Texas A&M and multiple second round matchups outlined.
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Red Sox seek pitching after Tiant exit and rookie trials
Boston manager Don Zimmer plans an intra squad game to evaluate nine rookies for a possible fifth starter role as relief needs and pitching depth remain priorities. The list includes Rainey, Remmerswaal, Suter, Ripley, LaRose, Schneck, Finch, Tudor and Sprowl.
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Texas Tech Fans Key to NIT Playoff Bid
Texas Tech coach Gerald Myers says the Red Raiders must prove themselves to NIT officials with strong crowds and on court performance as they host Indiana in the NIT first round. Lubbock Coliseum seats 10,000, Tech drew 8,194 this season, and a big turnout could influence the next round location.
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Italian Downhill Skier in Critical Condition After Lake PlacidFall
Leonardo David, 19, remained in critical condition at Vermont Medical Center three days after a World Cup downhill crash at Whiteface Mountain Lake Placid New York. He underwent surgery to remove a blood clot and showed some improvement according to his doctor Dr Schmidek despite a guarded prognosis.
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