TODAY IN SPORTS

1970 — Austin Carr scores an NCAA tournament record 61 points as Notre Dame routs Ohio University 112- 82. Carr hits 25 of 44 field goals and 11 of 14 free throws.

1974 — New Orleans is granted an NBA franchise.

1996 — Magic Johnson becomes the second NBA player to reach 10,000 career assists, getting the milestone on the go- ahead basket in Los Angeles’ 102- 90 victory over Sacramento.