Williams and Howland Earn AP Honors in Atlanta
Duke guard Jason Williams named AP college basketball player of the year after Duke’s early NCAA exit. Pittsburgh coach Ben Howland wins AP coach of the year leading the Panthers to a school record 29 wins and first round of 16 since 1974. Williams led with 38 votes to 18 for Drew Gooden, while Howland collected 16 votes.
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Sooners Eye NCAAW Championship Against UConn After Semifinal Win
Oklahoma reaches the national title game by defeating Duke 73 51 as Iiss Tillis scores 19 for the Blue Devils who fall 22 points behind late in the second half. The Sooners, led by a 22 5 run, hit 46 percent from the floor and make 21 of 24 free throws. Duke ends a 22 game win streak while UConn sits at 37 0.
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Huskies rout Lady Vols as Taurasi leads Connecticut to win
Connecticut Huskies defeat Tennessee 18 point margin behind Diana Taurasi with 17 points and 10 rebounds and Swin Cash 13 points. Tamika Williams adds eight as UCONN shuts down interior game while Lady Vols shoot 31 percent and bow out in 18th Final Four. Tennessee falls to 29-5, Pat Summitt tied for career wins at 788.
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Texas Tech
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Howland
Williams
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Swin Cash
Tamika Williams
Lady Vols
Tennessee
Pat Summitt
Jody Conrandt
Texas
Lawson
Michelle Snow
Connecticut
Gwen Jackson
Courtney Jackson
Geno Auriemma
Sooners Face Indiana as Sampson Presses Tough Indiana Test
Oklahoma coach Kelvin Sampson derides junior college labels and emphasizes brutal practice as his Sooners defend against Indiana. Tom Coverdale hobbles with a sprained ankle, risking effectiveness for the Hoosiers against a swarming Oklahoma defense. If limited, Indiana leans on freshman Donald Perry for depth.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
America
Aaron McGhee
Indiana
Tom Coverdale
Hoosiers
Coverdale
Sooners
Donald Perry
White Sox face pitching gaps after turbulent off season
Sox key players like Magglio Ordonez and Paul Konerko anchor lineup while management notes rotation concerns. Mark Buehrle leads with 16 wins and 3.29 ERA, Todd Ritchie adds depth, but Parque Wright Garland Rauch fill rotation as Howry Wunsch cope with changes. Manager Jerry Manuel remains optimistic about a healthier, tighter club.
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Chicago
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Comiskey Park
White Sox
Cleveland Indians
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New York Mets
Juan Gonzalez
Minnesota Twins
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Pirates
Jim Parque
Dan Wright
Jon Garland
Jon Rauch
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Triple-A
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Keith Foulke
Bob Howry
Kelly Wunsch
Jerry Manuel
Kansas and Maryland Embrace Fast Break NCAA Showdown
Maryland guard Juan Dixon says the Terrapins 30 4 aim to run with the best as Kansas relies on mobile big men Gooden and Collison to fuel a fast paced attack. Roy Williams notes the Jayhawks’ inside out speed with Dixon and Baxter highlighting transition readiness.
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