Lessons From Sports On Magic Johnson And Mike Tyson
A columnist argues that sports teach both virtue and danger, comparing Magic Johnson's HIV public impact to Mike Tyson's rape conviction. The piece notes how Johnson's illness prompted hotline surges and Tyson's case highlights justice in a male dominated society, with broader moral reflections.
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Michigan Wolverines Top Iowa in Ice and Clock Woes
Michigan 79 Iowa 74 as the Wolverines stave off the Hawkeyes at Crisler Arena. Ice injuries and a faulty 45 second clock marred the game while James Moses and Acie Earl led Iowa rallies before Chris Webber and Jalen Rose sealed Michigan’s win.
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Kansas dominates Cyclones as Adonis Jordan shines
Fourth ranked Kansas routs Iowa State 91 60 at Allen Fieldhouse. Adonis Jordan erupts for a career high 25 points after a coach’s talk, ending a scoring slump. Jayhawks shoot 62 percent, outrebound 42 27, and secure leading bid in the Big 8. Ron Bayless adds 14, Julius Michalik 13 for Iowa State.
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Germany leads Winter Games as Blair falters in 1500
In Albertville Germany took four golds to lead, Austria tied for medals with 10 while the United States won only one gold from Blair in the 1500 and a skier Krista Schmidinger surged in downhill. The Unified Team fell to Czechoslovakia in hockey. Blair faded after a fast start and was hampered by warm weather and wind as coach Peter Mueller urged rest before the 1000 meters.
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