Women's groups oppose selection after flap over science ability
Politico Nov 14, 08 8:23 AM CST
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Picking Larry Summers to run the Treasury might be too provocative. Politico reports that the swelling backlash among women's groups—over his notorious comments at Harvard about women’s abilities in math and science—is seriously sinking his chances. Even a Senate confirmation could be dicey. “While it wouldn’t be a fatal blow for a nomination, it would sure make it uncomfortable,” says a former Treasury official.
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March Madness
Tennessee downs Stanford 64-48 to win school's eighth title
The Tennessean Apr 8, 08 11:56 PM CDT
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Tennessee’s 64-48 victory over Stanford in the national championship game was won in an unusual way for the Lady Vols: they did it with defense. Coach Pat Summit employed a press to slow down the Cardinal’s potent offense and bring back-to-back titles to Tennessee, according to the Tennessean . It is the second time the Lady Vols have repeated as champions.
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With Auriemma out, Summitt is focused on game
New York Times Apr 8, 08 12:38 PM CDT
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Pat Summitt's feud with Geno Auriemma won't be settled on the basketball court this year, now that his Huskies are out of the NCAA Women's Tournament. And unless both UConn and Summitt's Lady Vols make it to the Final Four next year, the quarrelling coaches won't be meeting any time soon. Which is just how Summitt wants it, Times columnist Harvey Araton reports.
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Lady Vols squeak by LSU Lady Tigers
Associated Press Apr 7, 08 12:31 AM CDT
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The Tennessee Lady Vols are on their way to yet another NCAA national championship game, this time as defending champions. Alexis Hornbuckle made just one basket the entire game, but it couldn’t have come at a better time as she hit the game-winner with 0.7 seconds left on the clock to lift the Lady Vols over the LSU Lady Tigers, 47-46.
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Cardinal advance to women's national championship game
Associated Press Apr 6, 08 10:35 PM CDT
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Stanford is on its way to the women’s national title game after knocking off No. 1 UConn tonight, 82-73. Senior Candice Wiggins had a game-high 25 points and led in rebounds, as well, with 13. Kayla Pederson did her part and tacked on another 17 for the Cardinal. The win is the 23rd in a row for Stanford, reports the AP.
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MARCH MADNESS
Stanford up next for Husky women
Hartford Courant (Conn.) Apr 2, 08 2:45 AM CDT
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The Connecticut Huskies battled back from a 14-point deficit to beat Rutgers 66-56 and advance to the Final Four. It is their first trip to the national semifinals since 2004 and the first for the four seniors on the roster, which is odd for a program that has won five national championships since 1995, reports the Hartford Courant .
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March Madness
Tennessee to face conference rival LSU in national semi-final
Associated Press Apr 1, 08 11:24 PM CDT
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Candace Parker dislocated her left shoulder but was able to return to the game and lead Tennessee into the women’s Final Four with a 53-45 victory over Texas A&M. Parker left the game twice in the first half because of the injury, but returned midway through the second and helped the Lady Vols overcome a deficit, reports the Associated Press.
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Lady Tigers defeat top-seeded UNC in regional final
Associated Press Apr 1, 08 12:16 AM CDT
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The LSU Lady Tigers reached their fifth consecutive Final Four by ousting top-seeded North Carolina 56-50 in the women’s NCAA tournament. Sylvia Fowles led LSU with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked and was also named most outstanding player of the New Orleans regional. The loss snaps the Tar Heels’ 16-game winning streak, reports the Associated Press.
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Senior's 41 points lead Cardinal to first Final Four in 11 years
Associated Press Apr 1, 08 12:11 AM CDT
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Candice Wiggins scored 41 points as the Stanford Cardinal beat the top-seeded Maryland Terrapins 98-87 to advance to the Women's Final Four for the first time in 11 years. The three-time Pac-10 player of the year went 10-for-22 from the field, including 5-of-11 on 3-pointers, and made 16-of-19 free throw attempts, according to the Associated Press.
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Aggies next meet Lady Vols, who cruised past Notre Dame 74-64
Associated Press Mar 31, 08 3:30 AM CDT
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Texas A&M is headed to its first regional finals after a 77-63 defeat of Duke, despite losing its star after the first half, AP reports. Danielle Gant scored eight points before dehydration sidelined her, and Patrice Reado took up her mantle, scoring 17 in the second half. The Blue Devils' costliest stat: 19 turnovers. The Aggies will next face:
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MARCH MADNESS
20-1 second-half run dooms Old Dominion
Hartford Courant (Conn.) Mar 30, 08 7:18 PM CDT
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No. 1 Connecticut moved within one win of its first Final Four appearance since 2004 with a 78-63 victory over Old Dominion, thanks to rising star Maya Moore, who scored 25 points and set the Big East's freshman season scoring record. The Huskies have won 14 straight since their lone loss on Feb. 5 to Rutgers - their next opponent, reports the Courant .
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Lady Tigers hold Cowgirls to 15% shooting in first half
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 6:06 PM CDT
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LSU had a fairly easy tuneup for North Carolina in the regional semifinals, as the Lady Tigers cruised by Oklahoma State 67-52 today, reports the Associated Press. Erica White led Louisiana State with 18 points, and three other teammates scored in double figures. LSU held the Cowgirls to 15% shooting in the first half and forced 13 turnovers.
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