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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Coach 1K. How grand.Mike Krzyzewski earned his 1,000th career win Sunday, making him the first NCAA Division I mens coach to reach the milestone, when No. 5 Duke surged past St. Johns in the second half for a 77-68 victory at Madison Square Garden.Tyus Jones scored 22 points and the Blue Devils (17-2) went on an 18-2 run down the stretch to put Coach K in four figures on his first try.Im not sure Ive ever been a part of a game like that. Thats kind of nuts, huh? Krzyzewski said. It just seemed like three different games.Jahlil Okafor had 17 points and 10 rebounds, combining with Jones and Quinn Cook (17 points) to fuel the decisive spurt after Duke trailed by 10 with 8:15 remaining.Thats when the Blue Devils finally began to look like a Krzyzewski-coached team, picking up their defence and hustling to loose balls as he urged them on from one knee in front of the bench. Duke outworked the Red Storm on the glass and held them without a field goal for 6 pivotal minutes.It just, boom! It was great, Krzyzewski said. It was beautiful, really, to see them fight today and win.When the final horn sounded, Blue Devils players engulfed Krzyzewski and he received a bear hug from assistant Jeff Capel. Photographers swarmed the coach on the court, and players were given T-shirts that read 1,000 Wins And Kounting.A public address announcement offered congratulations to Krzyzewski, and Duke fans at a packed Garden chanted his name and held aloft K signs.Im glad its over, Krzyzewski said in the postgame interview room with family nearby — including two of his three daughters and seven of his nine grandchildren.There will be others that win more, but it is kind of neat to be the first one to 1,000, he added. I am proud of that, too: Its not just the number of wins, but the quality of opponents weve had.SirDominic Pointer had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the feisty Red Storm (13-6), who were looking for a huge win to put on their NCAA tournament resume. They were in position to get it, but got worn down late by Duke and let this one slip away.I thought we just missed some easy looks, St. Johns coach Steve Lavin said. We came up short today, but I think you can also see the sneak preview of a team that could be very dangerous here if we continue to make progress.No. 1,000 came about 500 miles from the cramped and cozy confines of Cameron Indoor Stadium, but Coach K was hardly on unfamiliar soil.Madison Square Garden, after all, was where he notched victory No. 903 against Michigan State in November 2011, breaking the Division I record previously held by his college coach and mentor, Bob Knight.To win the 1,000th here, you need to be a lucky guy. I like my place, Cameron, but this is a magical place, Krzyzewski said.The 67-year-old Krzyzewski improved to 1,000-308 in a 40-year coaching career that began in 1975 at his alma mater, Army. He is 927-249 in 35 seasons at Duke, guiding the Blue Devils to four NCAA titles and 11 trips to the Final Four.Its special. But its for all the players who have played for him who got these wins. Its not just us, Cook said. Thats why we wanted to come out and get it done.The lively crowd of 19,812, mixed with fans of both schools, included about 15-20 former Duke players as well as Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson from the New York Knicks; St. Johns greats Chris Mullin, Lou Carnesecca and Felipe Lopez; and Nike boss Phil Knight.Around 30 minutes before the opening tip, rising ticket prices ranged from $225 to $888 on stubhub.com — which also covered admission to the Iona-Niagara doubleheader finale at The Worlds Most Famous Arena.Midway through an entertaining first half, Krzyzewski was on his feet as St. Johns erased an 11-point deficit.Wearing a blue suit and white sneakers to support Coaches vs. Cancer, Krzyzewski stalked after the officials at the end of the half to argue that DAngelo Harrisons buzzer-beating 3-pointer came after the shot clock expired.Coach K didnt get the call, and the Red Storm went into the locker room leading 43-39.At halftime I sent a text out to destroy all the books on leadership, because it wasnt working, Krzyzewski joked.___TIP-INSDuke: The Blue Devils are 26-8 at Madison Square Garden under Krzyzewski, including 18 wins in their last 21 games. ... Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is second on the Division I mens list with 962 wins. Ex-Tennessee coach Pat Summitt holds the womens Division I record with 1,098 victories. ... Dukes decisive 18-2 spurt began with consecutive three-point plays by Cook, Jones and Okafor, who hit a layup following three offensive rebounds by the Blue Devils on one possession. We were so gritty in the last 10 minutes, Krzyzewski said. It was tough to get involved with 1,000. I was just trying to survive this game, which is how you get to 1,000.St. Johns: Rysheed Jordan scored 18 points, and Phil Greene IV added 13. Harrison, the teams leading scorer at 19.5 points per game, was held to 12 on 5-of-14 shooting — his third straight subpar performance as he plays through a strained calf. ... The Red Storm won the previous meeting at Madison Square Garden, 93-78 over No. 3 Duke on Jan. 30, 2011.UP NEXTDuke: Two tough road tests in the ACC — at No. 8 Notre Dame on Wednesday night, followed by a trip to No. 2 Virginia on Saturday. Krzyzewski needs two ACC wins to pass old rival and North Carolina great Dean Smith for the most in league history.St. Johns: A visit to Big East foe Creighton on Wednesday night. Jamie Collins Jersey . Sizemore, who turned 29 on Jan. 4, has been limited to six games over the past two seasons because of an injured left knee that twice required surgery. He originally got hurt on Feb. 25, 2012, during a fielding drill in Oaklands first full-squad spring training workout and had surgery that March 21 to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. 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The 40-year-old midfielder was put in charge on Tuesday when David Moyes reign ended after 10 months with the defending champions in seventh place in the English Premier League. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Steve Smith era in Carolina is over. The Panthers released their all-time leading receiver on Thursday after 13 seasons. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said it "was not an easy decision" in a press release. "Steve has been one of the NFLs finest receivers for over a decade and has been the face of the franchise for a large part of the teams history," Gettleman said. "As a team, we made a step forward last year; however we are also a team in transition, which is a part of the NFL." Smith said on radio Thursday hes not angry about the decision. "Its devastating to hear that you are getting fired, but its also exciting because that frees me up to be pursued by other teams," Smith told Taylor Zarzour of SiriusXMs Bleacher Report Radio." I have never become a free agent before so I will get a few free dinners out of it at some nice expensive restaurants. I want to enjoy the experience that, frankly, I will never experience again." Smith reiterated he wants to play in the NFL and that being released "awoke a sleeping giant" inside of him. The decision comes one day after Smiths agent, Derrick Fox, told The Associated Press that the 13-year NFL veteran "is not going to play for the Panthers next year, I know that." Fox said the Panthers never asked Smith, who turns 35 in May, to restructure his current contract. The Panthers were unable to trade Smith, who was set to cost $7 million under this years salary cap. The Panthers still owe Smith $3 million this season. The decision has not been a popular one among Carolina fans. Gettleman addressed that in his press release. "When I took this position I knew that difficult decisions would have to be made along the way," Gettleman said. "To move on from a storied veteran player is probably the most difficult of all. A decision not to be taken lightly. However, after much thought I feel very strongly its the right one." "As Ive stated many times, all decisions I make will be in the long-term best interest of the Carolina Panthers. Decisions, either popular or unpopular, have to be made for the greater good and it is imperative to take an unemotional global view. Sometimes it may appear that short term interests will suffer, and I can assure you we have no interest in taking a step back from our 2013 accomplishments." The Panthers also lost wide receivers Domenik Hixon and Ted Ginn Jr. to free agency on Thursday. Hixon signed with the Chicago Bears and Ginn with the Arizona Cardinals. Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn told The Associated Press he has signed with the Minnesota Vikings for a deal that could pay him $15 million over three years with incentives.dddddddddddd One possible replacement at wide receiver is free agent Hakeem Nicks, a Charlotte native who played for New York Giants. The Smith move marks the end of an era for the Panthers. Smith joined the team as a third-round draft pick out of Utah in 2001. He made an immediate impact in the NFL, returning the opening kickoff of the season for a touchdown against the Vikings. He became the first Panthers rookie selected to the Pro Bowl, earning that honour as a return specialist. Known for his feisty behaviour on the field, Smith became a dominant receiver over the next 12 seasons. He is Carolinas all-time leader with 75 total touchdowns and has 836 receptions for 12,197 yards. "On the football field Steve had a competitive arrogance that (was) second to none -- second to none," said former Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme in a telephone interview. "That helped him be as good as he was. He made other guys step up their game. But off the field he was totally different. He loves his wife and his family. Hes a genuinely good person with a great heart." Panthers coach Ron Rivera said in the release: "He is a great competitor with Hall of Fame-worthy statistics and has made a great contribution to our community." Fox said Smith would have welcomed a chance to move inside to slot receiver, but the team never offered him that opportunity. As productive as Smith was, his fiery personality often rubbed people the wrong way, and some viewed him as a distraction in the locker room. Smith had run-ins with teammates on at least two occasions. He punched out fellow wide receiver Anthony Bright in a film room fight and later socked cornerback Ken Lucas on the field during a practice at training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. On both occasions, Smith was suspended by the team. Delhomme said that was a "humbling experience" for Smith, who apologized to Lucas and the teams fans after the incident. Despite the two incidents, Smith was immensely popular with the fan base, in large part due to his production on the field. He also worked hard to change his public image over the last several years and has been an active member of the Charlotte community. When asked if he was surprised Smith was released, Delhomme said, "It does surprise, but thats the NFL. I mean, look, Peyton Manning plays for the Denver Broncos -- that the way it goes." NOTES: Panthers backup quarterback Derek Anderson announced Thursday on Twitter he has re-signed with Carolina for a fourth season. Anderson tweeted: "Happy to be coming back to Charlotte next season!" 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