Four Minnesota players ruled ineligible for NCAA opener
Minnesota officials declared four players Kevin Clark Miles Tarver Antoine Broxsie and Jason Stanford ineligible for the first round NCAA game against Gonzaga in Seattle citing prima facie evidence of academic fraud. The move follows a Saint Paul Pioneer Press report alleging widespread academic fraud by basketball players.
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Fleischer takes second in Sierra Nevada downhill
Chad Fleischer finishes runner up in the World Cup final downhill in Sierra Nevada Spain trailing only Norway's Lasse Kjus. Alexandra Meissnitzer wins the downhill and seals the World Cup title with her eighth win of the season.
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Hershiser chooses Indians over rivals for family case
OREL Hershiser explains his decision to sign with Cleveland, prioritizing home life and spring training near Orlando. He notes other teams courting him were Atlanta, Houston, and Kansas City, but the Indians fit his prior experiences, staff, and championship mindset.
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Cavaliers Hold Off Suns In Tight Desert Showdown
In a rough matchup, the Cavaliers upset the Suns 86 to 73 as Cleveland owners Henderson Ki and Potopenko pace scoring while Suns rely on Manning and Kidd. Phoenix shooting slumps late, game officiating and turnovers dominate the box. CAVS lead 46 40 at half and pull away Danko.
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All-District honors in Northeast Ohio high school hoops
District selections span boys and girls across divisions I to V with Layla Willis and Holly Koepp earning top girl honors in Division I and IV respectively. Notable picks include David Pisarcik, Mike Gansey, Chris Van Buskirk, Tim Stedman, and Ben Maczuzak on the boys side, plus Kaayla Chones as Division I player of the year and a broad slate of second-team recipients.
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TV and radio today sports schedule and NHL update
The daily sports rundown lists NCAA tournament college games on multiple stations including Alabama Birmingham versus Iowa Syracuse versus Oklahoma State Louisville versus Creighton Ohio State versus Murray State Indiana versus George Washington and other college matchups. NHL action features Seattle at Chicago Colorado at Philadelphia and other league notes with times and channels.
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Baseball and Basketball Franchise Transactions Summary
Transactions across leagues show multiple player moves. Anaheim Angel players Nelson Castro and others were optioned or reassigned to minor league affiliates. Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays made camp-related moves. In National League, New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates announced contracting and promotions. NBA trades and 10 day signings affected Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Detroit Lions? actually Detroit Pistons activated Korleone Ye from injured list. Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers adjusted rosters with injuries and signings. New Jersey Nets reported a player health update for Gouh Overton.
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Football and racing notes from a busy sports page
A jumble of football signings and coaching changes across teams plus detailed horse racing results. Ravens, Packers, Jaguars, and others sign players while UC Santa Barbara announces a transfer. Harness race card lists winners, payouts, and multi race exotics with precise figures and attendances.
District semifinals and tournament results across divisions
Results from Wednesday include District Semifinals Division I at Midview Kewood 35 North Olmsted 31 Division II at Admiral Kitty Olmsted Falla 75 Avon Lake around the state District Tournaments Division Akron Garfield 48 Hudaan 3 Cleveland Shaw 87 Mentor 77 Shakar His 74 Radford 44 Sto Benedictine 90 Painesville Harvey 34 Coplay 87 Kenton 60 Mantua Crestwood 73 Walsh Jasuit 66 Parry 65 W Geauga Ba Struthers 40 Young Liberty 38 Wooater Tilwoy 44 Akran Maban 42 Cin Finneytown 68 Clinton-Masale 35 Cin Madeira 79 &, Clinton 54 Edgerton 53 Ayersville 51 Fremont J. Joseph 70 Vaniue 07 Huron 60 Ontario 58 Kalida 70 Gibsonburg 55 Aberty Benton 68 Wauseon 45 Loulavillé Aquinas 73 S Range 62 DIVISION Canton Hortage 56 Badger 37 Caray 60 Titian Calvert Fort Jennings 56 Lima Perry 56 Fort Recovery 68 Wayneahald-Goshen 34 Lupes 65 Norwalk St. Paul 60 McDonald 54 Behring McKinlay 63 Minster 54 New Knoxville 43 Peebles 64 Franklin Fungee Green 41 OT Waterford 71 N Adams 85 OT Todays schedule District Tournament Division 1 Brunswick 8 p.m. at Admiral King Rocky River 7 p.m. at Ashland Shelby 8:30 p.m.
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Northeast Ohio girls and boys hoops honor list and regional results
Regional semifinals produced varied girls scores across divisions at Bucyrus. The 1908-09 Associated Press northeast lakes district honored players of the year and first team selections for Euclid, Shaker Heights, Benedictine, Villa Angela St Joseph, Regina, and other area schools with standout scorers and tallies.
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Coach of the Year honors amid loaded high school and college results
A chaotic OCR mix lists coaches and players across divisions with names such as Mark Chicone and Holly Koepp. It includes references to Lorain, Independence, Lake Ridge Academy, and Lake County schools, plus scattered NCAA tournament matchups and second-round schedules.
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USA Basketball names squad for Americas qualifier in Puerto Rico
Colorado Springs AP selects USA senior men's team for the Americas qualifier in San Juan Puerto Rico from April 14 to 26 The roster includes Vin Baker Tim Bunyan Kevin Garnett Tom Gugliotta Tim Hardaway Allan Houston Jason Kidd Gary Payton Steve Smith and coach Rudy Tomjanovich with assistant coaches Larry Brown Gene Keady and Abby Smith.
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OSU Eyes Feat Against Hungry Murray State Team
Ohio State coach O'Brien and star Michael Redd warned that facing Murray State, averaging 79.1 points and led by Isaac Spencer, Aubrey Reese, Marlon Towns, Rod Murray, and Duane Virgil, will require fast starts and strong defense. The Racers resist on transition and rebounding as OSU prepares for a decisive showdown at RCA Dome.
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