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Sky Sox hand 51s fifth straight loss

The 51s allowed 15 hits and their offense was dormant until it was too late in a 10-4 loss to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Sunday in the Pacific Coast League at Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Durant, Thunder strong enough to survive West

Only the strongest survive in the NBA playoffs, so it might surprise some to see Kevin Durant carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder to a position of dominance.

Paul does it all for Hornets

NEW ORLEANS — With his left hand wrapped in a black bandage and cut patched up over his right eye, Chris Paul triumphantly cupped his hand to his ear and soaked in the roars of a packed and delirious New Orleans Arena.

Arizona upsets defending champion Duke, 93-77

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Derrick Williams carried Arizona in the first half, keeping the Wildcats in the game against Duke. His teammates returned the favor in the final 20 minutes with an offensive barrage that stunned the defending national champions. Williams scored 25 of his career-high 32 points in the first half of Arizona’s 93-77 victory Thursday night, helping the Wildcats reach the final eight for the first time since 2005.

NCAA TOURNAMENT FANTASY CHALLENGE

Three Review-Journal sports department members and three professional handicappers have been given $2,000 fantasy bankrolls to bet during the NCAA Tournament — two picks per day of either sides, totals or one of each. Below are their bets for today, with a brief explanation as to their picks:

Sharps, Aztecs no match for UConn star Walker

It took some time to become a believer in Kemba Walker and his solo scoring show. But I took the lead and bet Connecticut early this week with an expectation the late, sharp action would follow.

Aztecs can’t keep UConn’s Walker down

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kemba Walker sliced up San Diego State’s defense for 22 points on shots from all angles and distances in the second half of Connecticut’s West Region semifinal.

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