The Daily Roundup: Tuesday

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PHOTO: RIP Chris Benoit and family

Getting your mind right:

Double murder-suicide: "WWE.com has reporterd that according to the Fayette County, Ga. Sheriff's Office, the deaths of Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy and their son Daniel Monday were the result of a double murder-suicide from within the home. " More from ESPN

Mike Knobler of the AJC on Georgia Tech - STYMIED BY A STYLE? :"Tech hasn't flourished as a team with one-year basketball wonders on the floor. Mike Knobler wonders whether Paul Hewitt's system is to blame, or if there are other reasons."

Nifong says DA job came with no strings attached: "Just before his N.C. State Bar disciplinary hearing, now-suspended District Attorney Mike Nifong disputed Gov. Mike Easley's claim that he had promised the governor he wouldn't run in the 2006 election."

Lakers in trade talks to get Garnett: They continue talks with Minnesota over a deal that could include Odom and Bynum. A four-team trade is dismissed by Boston." Bryant and Garnett wouldn't be a bad tandum.

NBA Draft: Rick Bonnell ranks the top forwards

Taking Their One Shot: "NBA riches beckon Jeff Green, but ex-Georgetown teammates Sead Dizdarevic and Kenny Izzo pursue a vastly different hoop dream."

Tim Stevens of the Raleigh News and Observer: Leslie already picks Pack basketball

Column: How to Stop Cheating in NASCAR : "When six crew members were thrown out of the Daytona 500 for cheating it was suggested that NASCAR start suspending drivers as part of the penalty process. Jimmie Johnson was aghast at the idea."

Hendrick can't buy the No. 8 for Earnhardt Jr.

Penske's palace: "The 105 acres that house the Penske Racing shop complex hold more than just a place to build cars." Slideshow

The conference headlines:

North Carolina State

Energized Yow feels better : "Kay Yow will be back at Reynolds Coliseum today, talking to her summer basketball campers about the attitudes that build winners. "

Lowe discusses situation at point : "Sidney Lowe will use incoming freshman Javier Gonzalez at the point next season. N.C. State's coach will also give Iowa State transfer Farnold Degand a chance to run the show. "

Wolfpack getting to point at guard: "Three players vie for open starting spot."

Lowe doesn't see point in worrying

Wolfpack came calling after WTVD shake-up ended Shea's long tenure: "When Rich Brenner arrived at WTVD in 1984 -- a former sportscasting rival from Raleigh's WRAL by way of Chicago -- things began to change for Don Shea."

Florida State

Frontcourt playerscould be in Bobcats' plans: "Brewer, Noah or Florida State's Thornton could fill hole. It sure sounds like Corey Brewer, Joakim Noah or Al Thornton could be a Charlotte Bobcat come Thursday."

Drafts are kind to 'Noles: "Whether Al Thornton proves to be a top-10 selection Thursday night, this NBA Draft promises to be one that even Leonard Hamilton should be able to enjoy."

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Virginia Tech
Two for the show?: "Dowdell, Gordon work to impress NBA teams."

Four Hokies named to watch lists

Wake Forest

Visser trying to make impression:" Former Deacon has worked out for 10 NBA teams in anticipation of draft."

North Carolina
Heels look to future : "As each Tar Heel received his NCAA runner-up plaque Sunday night, he was greeted by baseball coach Mike Fox for one last, emotional handshake. "What a run," Fox, choked up, said he thought in those moments. "What a team." "

Woodard doesn't regret second chance: "He put off pro career for a year hoping to break through in College World Series. "

Fans celebrate Tar Heels' return: "The most diehard fans of the UNC baseball team got another test on Monday as to whether or not they would show support for their team, rain or shine."

Virginia

Beavers' title chews at Cavs: "U.Va. let Oregon State escape and coach Brian O'Connor is left with a sense of regret."

Clemson

State colleges Hamlin, Richardson honored by Street & Smith: "Clemson safety Michael Hamlin and offensive tackle Barry Richardson have both been named preseason All-Americans by Street & Smith Magazine."

Clemson's Chalk signs with Padres : " His Clemson University baseball career ended all too quickly, but Brad Chalk began a seamless transition to the pro game when last week he signed a contract with the San Diego Padres."

Duke
Duke golf gets new coach: "O.D. Vincent, who guided UCLA to two Pac-10 crowns and four top-10 NCAA championship finishes over the past five seasons, has been hired as the men's golf coach at Duke."

Georgia Tech

Chasing after Chase - "Recruiting: Tech's one of six finalists for Walton LB Chase Thomas, who has many offers. "