Offensive surge fuels Cyclones confidence after Kansas game
Iowa State coach Jim Walden praised a 516 yard total against Kansas while warning 500 yard outputs are not guaranteed. He aims for a strong finish with Oklahoma State and remaining Big Eight opponents, citing improved line play and belief in the team.
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Purdue Faces Rough Stretch After Slow Start
Purdue opened with 16-6 lead over Wisconsin as Pike passed for 178 yards in the first half but faltered in the second, throwing 3-for-15 for 44 yards. Coach Colletto remained noncommittal on starter roles amid injuries and a tough upcoming slate including Michigan, Illinois, Michigan State, and Indiana.
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Magic Johnson denies rumor of homosexual contact
In IngLEwood California AP Magic Johnson rejects insinuations about how he contracted HIV saying a league rival spread the rumor. He confronts the accuser, ends the friendship, and notes teammates would know if he were gay. Johnson also stars in a Lakers exhibition win over the 76ers.
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Borders homers as Blue Jays top Braves in tense series game
Borders drove in the decisive run with a third inning homer extending Toronto’s post season homer streak to ten. He also stretched his postseason hitting streak to 12, a catcher’s mark, as the Blue Jays withstood Atlanta’s eighth inning rally and Key’s strong eight innings to win 2-1 in Atlanta.
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Prep runner finds his niche is backing line
Iowa City headline notes Matt Hilliard, a 1989 University of Iowa recruit with a high school rushing record, initially facing stiff competition. He shifts from tailback to fullback and works to carve a niche behind the line amid elite teammates.
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Hilliard reshapes role as Iowa defense rises
Iowa football notes show defensive end turned linebacker James Hilliard thriving after switching positions. He produced a 12 tackle game against Illinois with an interception and fumble recovery, earning defensive MVP praise from Coach Hayden Fry. Cross and Hughes also share several receptions while Lew Montgomery nears 1,000 rushing yards in a cumulative Iowa career.
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