Islanders Beat Sabres 4–0 as NHL Scores Rolled In
Last night results show the New York Islanders defeated Buffalo 4 to 0. Tampa Bay blanked Boston 2–0. New York Rangers edged Florida 4–2. Several late games listed: Detroit at Colorado, Chicago at Edmonton, Vancouver at Phoenix, Toronto at Anaheim.
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NBA Glance Scores From Evening Games
Washington defeated Miami 88 to 74 while Boston beat Toronto 88 83 Indiana topped New York 87 80 New Jersey won over Detroit 105 101 Minnesota defeated Philadelphia 90 94 Charlotte edged Milwaukee 99 90 Atlanta lost to Cleveland 83 104 Chicago beat L A Lakers 83 98 San Antonio defeated Vancouver 87 98
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Marshall Eyes Top 25 Ranking After Motor City Bowl
Marshall aims for its first top 25 ranking after a Motor City Bowl win over Mississippi. Coach Bob Pruett and players highlight strong returns, Moss potential NFL exit, and the chance to prove national competitiveness in next season.
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Ward signs for two with Pirates in arbitration deal
Turner Ward and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration by agreeing to a 1.6 million two year contract. Ward, 32, appeared in 71 games last season with a .353 average, seven homers and 33 RBIs. He has Illinois roots and previously played in the Yankees, Indians, Blue Jays and Brewers systems. Ward will earn 750,000 in 1998 and 850,000 in 1999.
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Catlett Reaches 500 Wins as WVU Triumphs 101 52
West Virginia coach Gale Catlett hit the 500 win mark after the Mountaineers overwhelmed Robert Morris 101 52. Catlett spoke of retirement plans and holidays ahead, while acknowledging he may coach on if NCAA success continues. Senior Brent Solheim backed his coach’s energy and commitment.
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Rocky Gap Eagles Upset Montcalm to Hand First Loss
Rocky Gap Eagles stunned the Montcalm Generals 53-46 as Matt Akers scored 25 to lead Rocky Gap after a strong third quarter. Montcalm’s Matt Simpson led all scorers with 20 before the setback, while Rocky Gap improves to 3-1 and eyes a Friday matchup with Giles.
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Marshall Upsets No 23 Wake Forest In Huntington
Travis Young scored 17 points as Marshall defeated Wake Forest 73-66, snapping a drought against ranked teams. Wake Forest shot 33 percent and led briefly in the first half, but Marshall used late 3s and free throws to pull away, with key plays from Carlton King Terrell McKelvy and VonDale Morton. Rutland led Wake Forest with 19 points.
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Robinson axed as USC coach after split with Garrett
USC fires John Robinson and hires Paul Hackett to replace him as head coach. Robinson disputes Garrett over football program direction and admits the club’s decline with a 37-21-2 mark in five seasons and an 0-5 record against UCLA. Hackett awaits end of Chiefs season before taking charge.
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Wednesday Basketball Scores From Local Contests
Rocky Gap boys beat Montcalm 53 to 46 while Valley Fayette topped Mt. Hope 84 to 43. Summers County girls defeated Montgomery Bridge 95 to 21 and Mt. View beat Big Creek 50 to 17.
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Gate City's Jake House Right Tops All State Football Team
Gate City's Jake House Right headed the Virginia High School League Group AA All State football team. Philadelphia's Eric Lindros signed the NHL's richest contract on Wednesday, marking a major league milestone.
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