Bradley Purdue reach NIT final clash at Madison Square Garden
Bradley University coach Dick Versace sought to bury NCAA snub after his Braves beat Oklahoma 84-68 to run to the NIT final against Purdue in New York. Purdue edged Georgia 61-60 as Russell Cross hit the late winner. Bradley star Mitchell Anderson led with 25 points aided by David Thirdhill and Barney Mines.
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NFL’s $2 Billion TV Contract Sets New Revenue Era
The NFL approved a five year, about 2 billion dollar TV deal with NBC CBS and ABC, covering preseason through Super Bowl XIX in 1985. Networks pay roughly 600 to 750 million each, averaging about 14 million per team annually, and the arrangement blocks cable live telecasts for the next five years.
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Saluki baseball opens home schedule vs St Louis Univ
SIU Carbondale head coach Itchy Jones stays optimistic after a 4-6 spring trip. The Salukis host St Louis University at 3 p.m. and Miami of Ohio in two home doubleheaders at 1:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Jones notes flaws but cites strong offense 41 steals and a .281 team average led by Kurt Reid and Mike Mesh. Injuries to Richardson and Reboulet are manageable as pitching looks solid led by Rob Clark while Jay Bellissimo starts Wednesday.
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North Carolina Eyes First NCAA Title in Final Four
North Carolina seeks its first national title under Dean Smith as the Final Four comes to New Orleans. The Tar Heels, 30-2 with a 14-game win streak, face Houston in the semifinal while Louisville meets Georgetown. Georgetown, led by Pat Ewing, dominated Oregon State in the West final, and Houston relies on freshman Reid Gettys after a 99-92 Midwest final win.
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Valenzuela reports to Dodgers camp but won’t sign
Fernando Valenzuela, 21, will report to Dodgers spring training in Vero Beach, Florida, but will not sign a contract. He rejected an increased offer with incentives, drawing mixed remarks from owner Peter O’Malley and his attorney. He will receive about 350000 despite last year’s 42500 salary and says the move is a duty to family teammates and himself.
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