Lavin battles pressure as UCLA eyes regional semifinals
UCLA coach Steve Lavin, under fire for six seasons, leads the Bruins into the West Regional semifinal after an upset of top seed Cincinnati. Lavin emphasizes old school principles and resilience as Missouri, Arizona, and Oklahoma battles loom in San Jose.
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NASCAR Teams Clash Over Aerodynamics Help At Bristol
In Bristol NASCAR talks GM teams accuse the sanctioning body of denying aero help, while Dodge peers protest wind tunnel findings and demand parity. GM notes limited wins and poor top 15 standings as evidence of disadvantage while Gordon and others seek changes to restore level competition.
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NASCAR weighs changes after Daytona wind tunnel test
GM group manager Doug Duchard says NASCAR must weigh evidence before action after wind tunnel data and Daytona precedents. CEO Mike Helton says NASCAR will not react hastily, aiming to reduce inspections and maintain a fair, uniform template while teams report tighter nose inspections under John Darby.
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UNM assistant coaches scramble after Fran Fraschilla resignation
Lobo assistant Darren Savino made 28 phone calls seeking new coaching work after Fran Fraschilla resigned. Savino and two other assistants have contracts that run to June with no guaranteed safety net, while Fraschilla secures 331000 over two years.
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Savino weighs future as UNM assistants brace for coaching change
June 22. Savino hopes to stay as assistant under the new Lobos coach but cautions it’s not certain. He values the players, city, and his upcoming marriage. A veteran of Fraschilla’s St. John’s staff, he guides Lobo players through uncertainty while aiming for a Division 1 head coaching job.
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NHL faces arena safety after 13 year old Brittanie Cecil death
The death after a puck struck Brittanie Cecil at a Columbus Blue Jackets game prompts the NHL to review arena safety. Teams plan tributes and a fund as coroner cites a rare artery injury from head movement as the cause.
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Knutson Reels From Tragic Deflected Shot Incident
Espen Knutson voiced distress as the Columbus Blue Jackets returned to play after Brittanie Cecil, a 13 year old girl, died from a rare head injury caused by a deflected puck. Brittanie, seated about 15 rows up, was hit during a Saturday home game against Calgary. she died Monday at Children’s Hospital.
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