Illini host Michigan State to open Big Ten season
Illini sit 12-0 and ranked No. 1 by The Sporting News as they face Michigan State in a Big Ten opener at 7. Nick Anderson, Illinois' top rebounder and 2nd leading scorer, is listed as probable after back soreness. MSU's Steve Smith averages 19.3 points and 9.6 rebounds as the Spartans seek improvement after a 9-2 start and a 93-82 loss to Iowa.
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Lowell Hamilton
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Stephen Bardo
Larry Smith
Steve Smith
Spartans
Ken Redfield
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Purdue
Two NFL Coaches Face Turbulent NFC Title Push
San Francisco coach Bill Walsh and Chicago mentor Mike Ditka endured doubt, injuries, and quarterback turmoil as they chased the NFC championship. Ditka survived a heart attack, rallied his Bears to 12-4, and solidified his control over quarterback decisions while Walsh resolved the Montana-Young controversy to guide the 49ers to a winning streak and a second straight NFC West title.
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Oklahoma State hit with four year probation for recruiting violations
The NCAA placed Oklahoma State on four years of probation for extensive recruiting violations, the second harshest penalty in football. OSU loses 15 scholarships over three years and bans bowl games for three seasons and live TV appearances for two. The violations include a bidding war for All-America receiver Hart Lee Dykes when in high school.
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Bailey sparks Jazz rout of Bulls in Chicago game
Utah Jazz reserve Thurman Bailey scored 33 points while Karl Malone added 30 as Utah beat the Chicago Bulls 106-92. Michael Jordan led Chicago with 27 points and Scottie Pippen added 17 as Horace Grant posted 14 points and 15 rebounds.
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Mark West
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Clippers
Indianapolis
Chuck Person
Indiana
Los Angeles Clippers
Dick Versace
Wayman Tisdale
Gary Grant
Dixon Family YMCA Forms Men’s Open Basketball League
The Dixon Family YMCA begins a men’s open basketball league with individual sign ups and a player draft. Registration runs until January 25. Practice sessions are set for January 16 and 23 from 7 30 to 9 p m at the YMCA gym. Fees are 15 dollars for members and 25 dollars for non members.
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ISU Alumni Set Night With Rockford Lightning
The Rock River Valley Illinois State University Alumni Association plans an ISU alumni night at the CBA Rockford Lightning game on Friday January 20. The game starts at 7 30 p m at the Metro Centre with a pre game reception at Dean's Pub at 6 p m. Admission and reception cost 9 per person. Contact Carol Klopmann or Brad Considine for reservations.
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