Gervin Faces Comeback Quest in CBA Return
George Gervin, 37, a recovering cocaine addict, launches a five game bid in the Continental Basketball Association with the Quad City Thunder as he chases a return to basketball’s big time. He emphasizes sobriety and timing, notes his past star status, and grinds through a demanding schedule while decades removed from his All-Star peak.
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MdCV Trojans rally falls short in overtime loss to Flinthills
MdCV, after trailing by eight at halftime, tied the game late in regulation on a buzzer beater that officials ruled after time expired. Flinthills won 70 to 68 in overtime as Scott Irey led MdCV with 25 points and Joe Studebaker dropped 31 for the Eagles.
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Inside Sports magazine curse hits cover scoop fades
A lighthearted critique of Inside Sports missing three scoops in one issue. Bo Schembechler retirement, Chicago Bears playoff missteps after a 4-0 start, and Rick Majerus heart bypass surgery are noted, with the piece predicting SI may face a cover curse as Super Bowl approaches.
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Yount signs three year deal to stay with Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers secure 34 year old star Robin Yount on a three year pact through 1992. While terms were not released public reports cited offers above 3 million per season. Yount praised fan support and expressed aim to help win a world championship as he nears 2,500 career hits and milestone figures.
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Mullin Named NBA Player of the Week for Warriors
Chris Mullin of the Golden State Warriors earned the NBA Player of the Week honor after guiding his team to four straight wins. He averaged 27.3 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, ranking fourth in the league with 27.6 points per game for the season.
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Purdue Tops Wichita State In Non-Conference Clash
Purdue defeats Wichita State 62-54 as Ryan Berning sinks five of six free throws in the final minutes. Tony Jones scores 13, Benning adds 12, Purdue leads 7-5 early and never trails. Wichita State trims to 51-49 before Purdue dominates the boards and finishes strong.
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Creighton Pounds UMKC In Nonconference Blowout
Creighton shot 67 percent in the first half to build a 24 point lead and beat Missouri Kansas City 106 86 in Kansas City. Bob Harstad scored 19 of his 25 points in the opening half as the Bluejays shot 60 percent for the game and sank nine of 13 from beyond the arc to improve to 5 3. Ronnie Schmitz led UMKC with 20 points, but the Kangaroos never got closer than 20 in the second half.
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Pitt fires Gottfried amid clashes and credibility issues
Pittsburgh Athletic Director Ed Bozik announced the firing of Mike Gottfried after a four-year tenure marked by a fragile relationship with the academic community, a distant stance toward the media, budget disputes, and difficulty swaying Pitt alumni. Offensive coordinator Paul Hackett named acting head for the Hancock Bowl against Texas A&M.
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