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Buddy Hield shows why he’s college basketball’s best

Published on March 20, 2016 in Sports/Top Headlines by Bob Sparks

The Oklahoma Sooners have a good Buddy. Whenever he is needed, the young man in whom they place enormous confidence is always there. Their go-to guy is Buddy Hield, who can do just about anything on a basketball court. He can shoot, rebound or handle the ball; whatever is necessary. Hield is considered the favorite to win the John R. Wooden Award as the player of the year in college basketball. There are other national awards that he may win…

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Indiana defeats Kentucky in marquee matchup

Published on March 19, 2016 in Sports/Top Headlines by Bob Sparks

Perhaps the most anticipated of Saturday’s March Madness games was a matchup between two heralded programs. Indiana and Kentucky have 13 national titles between them (Kentucky has eight) and their fans intensely dislike each other. It is a true rivalry. Indiana broke away from a 50-50 tie midway through the second half, and then hung on for a 73-67 victory over their rivals from the Bluegrass State, earning a spot in the Sweet 16 for the third time in five…

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Hurricanes headed to Sweet 16 after win over Wichita State

Published on March 19, 2016 in Sports/Top Headlines by Bob Sparks

The Miami Hurricanes became the first qualifier for the NCAA’s Sweet 16 after disposing of the Wichita State Shockers, 65-57. In a battle of backcourts, it was the Hurricanes’ duo of Angel Rodriguez and Sheldon McClellan who carried the day. The third-seeded Hurricanes had to survive a frantic second half run by the Shockers to advance. Miami got off to a strong start, dominating the Shockers at both ends of the court. With 8:26 remaining in the first half, Wichita…

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