Ford wins Wooden Award for Texas guard in LA
Texas guard T J Ford won the John R Wooden Award in Los Angeles, adding a second major player of the year honor after the Naismith. Ford led Texas to its first Final Four since 1947 with 15 points and 7.7 assists per game, while fellow finalists included David West Hollis Price Nick Collison and Dwyane Wade. Roy Williams earned the Legends of Coaching award and discussed UNC coaching inquiries amid the event.
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Lawrence
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Gophers repeat as NCAA hockey champions in rout
Minnesota freshman Thomas Vanek sparked a four goal third period as the Golden Gophers defeated New Hampshire 5-1 to win a second straight NCAA hockey title. Barry Tallackson added two goals, and Travis Weber secured the win with 26 saves as Minnesota claimed its fifth title.
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Empire Maker wins Wood Memorial to loom Derby favorite
Empire Maker dominates the Wood Memorial by a half length over Funny Cide on a muddy track. Trainer Bobby Frankel strengthens Derby confidence as Peace Rules also wins Keeneland’s Blue Grass, giving the stable two Derby hopefuls heading to the Kentucky Derby in three weeks. Jockey Jerry Bailey avoided urging the colt hard, signaling a controlled, decisive victory ahead of the big race.
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Sir Cherokee Opens Arkansas Derby Upset With 55-1 Win
Sir Cherokee charged from last at the half mile mark to upset a strong Arkansas Derby field at Oaklawn Park. Jockey Terry Thompson rode for trainer Mike Tomlinson, switching from James Lopez, with the 55-1 longshot edging Eugene's Third Son and Christine's Outlaw. The victory marked a rare upset in the Derby prep as Thompson showed patient riding and quiet hands to guide the Cherokee Run colt to victory.
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Thompson seals 500th win as Harrisburg routs Lincoln
Harrisburg coach Jay Thompson earned his 500th career victory in a 11-1 prep baseball win over Lincoln, with Walker Franks going 2-for-4 driving in four runs. The milestone came in his 21st season at Harrisburg, where he is now 501-1538.
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