Former NCAA Investigator Testifies in Congress Probe
A former NCAA investigator told a House subcommittee that NCAA enforcement staff routinely cajoled and bribed athletes for information. He named alleged incidents involving a Kansas City Kings offer and pressure at Mississippi, while Congress debated the NCAA’s enforcement culture and power.
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VCU Tunes Up For Georgetown
Virginia Commonwealth outrebounded and contained Randolph Macon as Ben Watson dominated the inside, blocking shots and scoring in a 74-53 tuneup for ECAC playoff play against Georgetown in Washington. Freshman Edmund Sherod added 16 points while Watson finished with 14 points and eight blocks.
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Cavaliers End Losing Streak Behind Russell Scoring Run
Campy Russell led Cleveland with 25 points as the Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets 110 97 snapping a four game skid. Russell sparked a late third quarter surge while Jim Chones 15 and Elmore Smith 14 paced the Cavs on the boards and Elmore Smith added 21 points.
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Kentucky Returns to No 1 in AP Poll After Victory
Kentucky regains the top AP ranking after a 78 67 win over Georgia. Coach Joe Hall says No 1 status matters little for the NCAA tournament, which begins with the Mideast Regional in Knoxville on March 11. Rick Robey Kyle Macy and other Wildcats comment on the title run.
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ACC Officials Clash Over Non Conference Referees
ACC referees complain after the league bans ACC officials from this week’s tournament and sources say the SEC will supply officials. Veterans warn the move may reduce staffing next season and cast doubt on the tournament’s integrity.
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