Sonny Hill Back as CBS Pro Basketball Editor
CBS plans for Sonny Hill to return as pro basketball editor after being in limbo as CBS shifts to regional Sunday games. Hill, a Black broadcaster, sought a broader role amid pressure from Jesse Jackson for more Black representation. network VP Barry Frank cites budget and role limits while Hill may appear on Sports Spectacular and regional telecasts with a limited travel schedule.
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Chicago
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Grunfeld Leads SEC Scoring Early Season
In Birmingham Alabama Ernie Grunfeld of Tennessee tops SEC scoring after two games this season posting 27 points per game. LSU’s Jordy Hultberg also exceeds 20 points per game in a three game rate. Ricky Brown of Mississippi State and Reginald King of Alabama follow with strong early averages.
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Area basketball scores recap from yesterday
In yesterday area action Brewer defeated Falkville 75 to 68 West Morgan beat Hartselle 73 to 65 and Danville won 85 to 72 over Mt Hope Also noting past game lines and quotes from sports figures and a retired baseball star reflecting on his career
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Friday Prep Basketball Week Schedule Highlights
Friday features Danville at Moulton Austin at Brewer Huntsville at Decatur West Morgan at Hartselle and Elkmont at Falkville with tipoffs around 745 p.m. Local fans can follow five high school boys games as teams pursue early season form and rivalries.
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Mike Downey on the Jumping Ability of Athletes
Chicago Daily News sportswriter Mike Downey analyzes the jumping ability of athletes, assessing how height, leap mechanics, and training influence performance across track and field and basketball contexts. The piece highlights biomechanics and competitive implications.
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Chicago Daily News
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