Bradley coach fumes over NCAA invite snub
Bradley coach Dick Versace accuses NCAA selection chief Dave Gavitt of bias after Bradley missed the 48 team field. Versace blasts East Coast favoritism, notes Syracuse was passed over last year, and questions the selection process despite Bradley finishing 21-10 and winning the MVC title.
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Hagler Crashes Lee In 67 Seconds Demands Hearns Fight
Marvin Hagler blasted William Lee in 67 seconds at Bally’s Park Place and fans at ringside chanted for Hearns. Hagler said a signed contract calls for a Hagler Hearns bout next, with Hearns at ringside backing the plan. Promoter Bob Arum aims for a May or early summer date as money talks and purses lay out. Hagler, from Brockton, Mass., improves to 54-2-2 with 45 knockouts. Lee drops to 20-3-0.
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NCAA pairings hint at climactic Nashville game
The article lists NCAA bid snubs and at larges, noting UCLA and Wichita State on probation and De Paul with North Carolina possible semifinal clash. It highlights prize money brackets from first rounds to Final Four and mentions Robert Morris earning an Indiana first round spot and Evansville’s emotional return to the tournament.
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Upsets Highlight Conference Titles Across NCAA Races
NC stall. 71-70 victory over Virginia Tech, Memphis State with 23-4 tied for lead after a 61-45 surge. SEC fifth Kentucky fell to Alabama 48-46 at Lexington. Pittsburgh topped West Virginia 79-72 to win Eastern Eight. Missouri, Idaho, Georgetown, Tulsa, Arkansas claim titles. Minnesota seals Big Ten with Ohio State.
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Herald-American Business Column From Joseph A Porcello
Joseph A Porcello pens a weekly Herald-American business page column appearing Sundays in the Herald Journal. The feature covers industry trends, market insights, and economic commentary for readers seeking professional perspectives.
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Orange in NIT exposes SU to several NCAA-bound foes
Syracuse struggles in postseason play with a 7-5 mark under Boeheim in recent NIT and NCAA tournaments. The Orange recorded 22-6 in the season and faced Fordham and UConn among NIT opponents while posting mixed results. Big East and postseason figures show strong gate receipts, with the Hartford tournament fetching nearly $600,000 in ticket sales and higher prices than the prior year.
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