Falcons Balanced Attack Faces Ohio in MAC Showdown
Bowling Green brings a 6-2 record and a balanced attack for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff in Athens. Dan Saleet and Dave Preston lead the ground game while Mark Miller directs the air attack. Ohio seeks rebound after losses to Miami and Toledo as Hess eyes his 100th Ohio win.
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Buckeyes and Michigan Set for Big Ten Showdown Weekend
Ohio State, ranked No. 1, faces Illinois while Michigan, No. 6, hosts Purdue as both teams stay unbeaten in conference play. Coaches praise rival backfields, with Illinois naming standouts Perrin and Phillips and Michigan boasting Bell and Lytle.
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Reporter Breaks Locker Room Barrier After Jazz Lakers Game
New Orleans Times-Picayune reporter Jennifer Quale entered the Jazz locker room after a 113-110 win over the Lakers in a move seen as breaking tradition. She spoke with coach Bill van Breda Kolff while players, briefly naked, headed for showers.
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Top Soccer Team To Appear Sunday
A morning soccer feature places a leading squad with ex-OSU players in a 14 team league spotlight. Athens delegates John Durst and Andy Smiles anchor the squad with Day and Whealey in defense and Gefert as forward. After the match the field hosts open games.
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Kyger Creek, Sheridan advance in district volleyball action
Kyger Creek defeated Western of Pike County 15-8 16-14 to advance to the Class A regional at Otterbein. Sheridan beat Waverly 15-2 15-11 to reach the Dayton regional. Logan beat Dover 15-8 16-14 then Marietta defeated Logan 15-13 15-3 before losing to Marietta 10-15 15-6 15-8.
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Minnesota Vikings Ride Streak and Veteran Core to NFC Lead
The Vikings, one of the league’s oldest teams, own a 7-0 halfway mark and a veteran roster with 10 players at 11+ NFL seasons. Bud Grant’s club holds a three-game NFC Central lead and hosts the Falcons as they chase a third straight conference crown.
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OU Alumni Game May Be Cancelled
Ohio University hockey faces uncertainty as the Alumni game set for 7 15 p m may be cancelled due to unfinished ice making at Bird Arena. Coach John McComb expects the game to be played despite no official practice beyond a two week old Westerville camp. If held no admission will be charged.
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