Elway and Bradshaw clash over Super Bowl spotlight
New Orleans AP reports a heated exchange between John Elway and Terry Bradshaw ahead of the Super Bowl. Bradshaw criticizes Elway as pampered and self promoting, while Elway defends his approach and pursues his first Super Bowl win. Dan Reeves dismisses Bradshaw’s remarks as excessive.
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Illinois braces for NCAA inquiry into recruiting practices
Illinois athletic director John Mackovic said the university expects an official NCAA inquiry based on a preliminary internal investigation. Freshman center Deon Thomas would not play this season amid alleged recruiting violations tied to an Iowa-backed claim, while Notre Dame recruit LaPhonso Ellis was pursued.
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Three NFL Quarterbacks Fail Drug Tests Reported by TV Station
A Washington station claims three white star quarterbacks tested positive for high levels of cocaine and received no mandatory counseling. WJLA-TV questions NFL drug testing accuracy and procedures, alleging bias as the three players were unnamed.
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Dixon girls game postponed by Mendota snowstorm
The Dixon High School girls basketball game at Mendota was postponed due to today’s snowstorm with no makeup date set. Ashton-Franklin Center wrestling double dual at Prophetstown also postponed. No other postponements reported at press time.
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Madison 8th grade basketball tops Rock Falls in tourney finale
Madison Junior High boys 8th grade basketball beat Rock Falls 40 to 30 to finish the Challand Tournament with a 15-7 record. Nate Olds scored 11 points and Doug Buckman 8 as Madison earned second place in the round robin while Challand claimed first.
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Cubs Hopeful For 1989 Season Amid Pay Row
Cautious optimism mixes with tensions as MLB owners push revenue sharing and pay-for-performance. A Feb 9 Chicago meeting aims to decide options while MLBPA warns of strikes. Grace remains eager to train in Mesa and prepare for April, saying he will work hard regardless of status.
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Annawan 52 Walnut 51 OT in Indian Valley tourney
In a quarterfinal at LaMoille Annawan edged Walnut 52 to 51 after overtime. Walnut's Eckberg Nehring and Hamer paced scoring while Annawan countered with Hamer and J Hulting leading the strike. Ohio defeated Western 62 to 50 in another boys game with Loftus and Phillips contributing strong totals.
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Wrestling results Rock Island Alleman Dixon meet report
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Class 2A poll powers Peoria Manual on top
Peoria Manual leads the Class 2A poll with a 22 0 record and 237 points, followed by Maine West and Immaculate Heart. Chicago Young, Chicago Marshall, Aurora West, and Mother McAuley round out the top eight, with Carl Sandburg and Joliet West also high. Friday night action features several games including Chicago at Buffalo and Minnesota at Vancouver.
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Thursday and Friday Girls and Boys Basketball Schedules
Thursday games include Dixon at Mendota Ottawa at Rochelle Kewanee at Rock Falls Sterling at LaSalle-Peru Sterling Newman at Polo Walnut at Neponset. Sauk Valley CC plays Illinois Central in men’s basketball. Women play Augustana JV at Sauk Valley CC Amboy Polo at Morrison Newman Camanche at Fulton Ashton at Prophetstown. Friday sites include Dixon Streator Rochelle Princeton Geneseo Sterling Franklin Center Durand Kirkland Hiawatha Ashton Amboy Fulton Sterling Newman Riverdale Polo Winnebago Mount Morris Oregon. IVC Tourney DePue vs Wyoming 615 p.m. Ohio vs Annawan 8 p.m. Sterling Newman at Amboy.
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Bucks Beat Sonics 119 to 112 in NBA Showdown
Milwaukee nabs a 119 112 win over Seattle led by Sikma 28 points and Pierce 27 as Milwaukee shoots 40 of 80 from the field and 37 of 45 at the line while Seattle gets 32 from McDaniel and 27 from Threatt. Rebounds tilt 54 47 in Milwaukee favor with Robertson dishing four assists.
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Baseball and Football Transactions Hit Baseball Trade and NFL Board
Transactions from Wednesday show the Kansas City Royals agreeing to terms with pitcher Terry Leach on a one year contract. Seattle Mariners also agreed with catcher Scott Bradley on a one year term. Atlanta Braves traded Gary Eave and Ken Pennington to Seattle for Jim Presley. Pirates agreed with Sid Bream on a one year deal. Albany Patroons acquired forward Daren qusenan from Rapid City for a 1990 first round pick and future considerations. NFL elected John Shaw of the Los Angeles Rams to the NFL Management Council Executive Committee. Green Bay Packers announced the retirement of Blair Bush at center. San Diego Chargers named Larry Pasquale special teams coordinator.
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