Nationals Rally Past Cubs In Opening Day thriller
Washington races ahead on Desmond go ahead hit in the ninth after Strasburg shuts down Chicago for seven innings. Dempster, Dempster and Marmol figure in late drama as Lidge secures the save and Tyler Clippard earns the win. Cubs debut under Theo Epstein opens a season seeking 1908-era glory.
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Westwood leads Masters after birdie finish and near-par round
Westwood charges to the top with a final hole birdie to post 71 as 28 players break par. McIlroy, Woods, and Mickelson report varying days with Mickelson battling a triple bogey and Donald briefly misrecorded score before settling at 75. Westwood and Donald sit among those who have not yet won a major despite reaching world No. 1.
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Jays win in 16 innings to open season in record game
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians 7-4 in 16 innings, the longest opening day game in major league history. J.P. Arencibia went 6 for 6 with a three-run homer in the 16th after a nine-inning blue rally, extending a remarkable marathon that eclipsed prior openers from 1960 and 1926.
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Lowery Joins Weber at Kansas State as Assistant Coach
Kansas State coach Bruce Weber hires Chris Lowery, a former SIU head coach with a 145-116 record, to join his staff. Contract details are pending, with a 2012-13 base salary of 210000. Lowery previously led Southern Illinois to three NCAA tournaments and is described as a strong recruiter.
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Salukis shake up infield for weekend series with Aces
SIU coach Ken Henderson altered the infield including Dushhinsky from third to short and Welch to second with Montgomery back at third as Salukis prepare to face Evansville at Abe Martin Field. Pitching plans list Forsythe for LIU and Isom for Evansville, while Dorris shifts to bullpen before Tuesday start. Evansville, 19-10, 3-3 MVC, carries a .980 fielding percentage and aims to rebound after a 2-1 series win over Creighton. SIU leads series 91-55 and has won 12 of 14.
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Saluki safeties integrate as spring scrimmage looms
SIU works to blend new safeties Steve Strother and LaSteven McKinney into a cohesive unit with two returning starters on the defensive line and linebacker. Coaches aim for fast off-field cohesion and a live test this week at Saluki Stadium amid spring drills. Todd Hefferman reports.
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