Big Ten coaches admit they neglect in shape amid pressure
Purdue coach Gene Keady recalls jogging days before his Purdue tenure and says golf is his current exercise, while Northwestern and Wisconsin coaches acknowledge stress and limited workouts. Dee Brown and Luther Head emerge as top Illinois candidates, with Bruce Weber warning the team about staying grounded as they chase an unbeaten regular season. Minnesota slips after a late rally, and Dan Monson remains hopeful. Illinois eyes a historic 25-0 start and a chance to tie Ohio State's 1960-61 mark with key road tests.
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South Carolina Upsets No. 3 Kentucky in Columbia
Tarence Kinsey led the Gamecocks with 17 points and Carlos Powell added 12 in the second half as South Carolina defeated Kentucky 73 61. It was Carolina’s first home win over the Wildcats since 1997 and just sixth in 41 meetings. Kinsey hit a career high five 3s, powering a late 13 2 run that sealed the upset.
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Notre Dame tops Boston College in grind it out win
No. 5 Notre Dame rallied from 11 down to defeat No. 25 Boston College 54-47 as Megan Duffy scored 14 in the second half and Jacqueline Batteast added 15. The Irish clawed back with key offensive rebounds and held BC to 34.5 percent shooting to extend their win streak.
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Bengals franchise tag Rudi Johnson kept from free market
Cincinnati designated running back Rudi Johnson as the Bengals franchise player for 2005 under the NFL CBA. The $6.3 million tender protects him from free agency, while Johnson remains free to negotiate with other clubs, with Cincinnati able to match offers or accept draft compensation.
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Nuggets End Atlanta Slump With Last-Second Winner
Nuggets shock Hawks 100 96 in Atlanta as Carmelo Anthony hits running left wing jumper with 0.9 seconds left to snap Denver's 14 game skid in the city. Anthony 22 points, Walker 22 for Atlanta, Camby 17, Martin 16. Timberwolves 82 Nets 71 McHale first win as coach. Olowokandi 17 12. Magic 99 Clippers 94 Hill 39. Francis clutch late shots seal win.
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NHL and union clash over final salary cap offer
In New York the NHL pressed a take it or leave it 42.5 million cap to the players association hours before potential cancellation. The union countered with 49 million, which the league rejected. After the final offer, the union lowered to 52 million but the NHL said it was still too high. Bettman warned that if teams spent to 49 million, total player pay would exceed last season.
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