Northeastern probes Lewis cocaine case and staff honesty
Northeastern University suspended an assistant after claims he withheld word that basketball star Reggie Lewis tested positive for cocaine in 1987. The president said retests later were negative, while the school medical examiner denied any positive result. A special commission will review the conflicting reports regarding Lewis and alleged drug use.
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No. 23, where are you in the comeback watch
The Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks to move 4-1 since Jordan’s comeback chatter began March 9. Pete Myers and Ron Harper split shooting guard duties as Will Perdue noted distractions but praised team resolve amid ongoing speculation about Michael Jordan’s return. Coach Phil Jackson said a statement could come by Sunday or Monday.
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WABC Sues Yankees for 10 Million Refund over Bad Broadcast Deal
WABC Radio filed a breach of contract suit in Manhattan Supreme Court seeking a 10 million refund from the Yankees, claiming the team’s use of replacement players violates the contract and that advertiser interest has collapsed. The station says it will lose millions this year airing the sham Yankee games.
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Sessoms fuels Old Dominion upset over Villanova in triple OT
Old Dominion forward Petey Sessoms scored 35 points to lift the Monarchs past Villanova 89 81 in triple overtime at Knickerbocker Arena. Villanova, led by Kornegay, entered NCAA East Sub Regional with Big East playoff momentum after a strong run, while Old Dominion battled through a down season.
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Big Ten falters as NCAA first round thins field
Ten teams in the Big Ten suffer five losses in the opening round with Purdue the lone winner by one over Wisconsin Green Bay. Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote exits retirement, Indiana coach Bobby Knight confronts a tirade, while Georgetown’s freshmen Iverson and Myles spark a win over Xavier. UCLA cruises in an easy victory. NCAA coverage: 84-6.
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Syracuse big men surge as SU eyes Arkansas showdown
Syracuse University’s Otis Hill scored 17 to back John Wallace’s 24 as the Orangemen upset Southern Illinois 96 92 in the NCAA Tournament. Boeheim praised Hill’s play while SIU labeled Syracuse front line “physical” and prepared for a Sunday clash with defending national champion Arkansas.
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Jackson the lone star for Texas fans
Luke Jackson watched from near the Frank Erwin Center floor as his son Lucious Jackson hit key free throws late in Syracuse a 96 92 NCAA first round win over Southern Illinois. The Orangemen advance to play Arkansas with 22 season points and balanced scoring from five starters.
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Cobras Fall To Sugar Loaf In State Semifinal
Glens Falls Sugar Loaf edged Bishop Grimes 60 59 to reach the Class D final as Oquendo and Raiford led a late comeback and the Cobras’ defense couldn’t seal the win. Grimes concludes 23-3 after a hard fought season.
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