Sports History
Apr 6 23rd NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: Connecticut beats Tennessee, 70-61; UConn's Diana Taurasi is named Most Outstanding Player for the 2nd straight year
US Masters Golf
Apr 11 68th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Phil Mickelson claims his first major title with a birdie on the final hole to win by 1 stroke over Ernie Els of South Africa
Cricket History
Apr 12 West Indian cricket batsman Brian Lara smashes highest individual score in a Test innings with 400 not out (773 mins; 582 balls; 43x4, 4x6) in drawn 4th Test against England at Antigua
Baseball Record
Apr 13 Barry Bonds hits his 661st career home run, passing his godfather Willie Mays on the MLB all-time list
- Apr 18 Jason Koumas scores a last minute goal in a 1-0 win against Sunderland
- Apr 19 108th Boston Marathon: Kenyan double; Timothy Cherigat takes men's title in 2:10:37; Catherine Ndereba wins her 3rd women's event in 2:24:27
Sports History
Apr 24 NFL Draft: Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning first pick by San Diego Chargers
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