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A Showdown First: KU And UK To Battle For NCAA Title

In the history of men’s college basketball, only Kentucky has won more games than the University of Kansas.  Yet the two tradition-rich programs have never faced each other in the Final Four.  That is, until tonight in New Orleans.  As KCUR’s Greg Echlin reports, there are other historical notes that Kentucky basketball fans might be reluctant to admit.

Sports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.
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