Stanley Cup Playoffs Sparks Friendly Debate Series Preview
Two-month playoff preview features Tom English and a sports copy editor's banter on top matchups. East stakes in Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh loom large with potential seven games and penalties. Florida, New Jersey draw chatter as Dale Tallon reshapes South Florida hockey. Upset picks tap Los Angeles over Vancouver and San Jose over St Louis, with Toews noted for highest impact.
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Saluki Freshman Daniel Daniels Seeks Transfer
SIU freshman Daniel Daniels has asked for release from his scholarship and plans to transfer. He indicated a possible move to Midwest University in his hometown, a private school of about 300 students that lacks athletics, and declined further comment. Daniels was an MVC All Freshman Team member and averaged 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 25 starts during an 8-23 season.
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Daniels Eyes Transfer After First Season At Liu
Liu freshman forward Daniel Daniels plans to transfer after the year. In 28 games he averaged 8.3 points and 4.9 rebounds, started 25 times including the last 22, shot 56.7 percent, earned MVC All-Freshman Team honors, and posted two double doubles.
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Benton Rangers Top Goreville After Seven Errors
Goreville commit seven errors including three in a four run second inning, aiding Benton to a 7-4 nonconference win. Goreville led 3-2 after Blake Gray’s three run blast but Benson rallied behind Mason Childers solid defense and unearned runs. Dakota Head closed out the win with a save.
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Votto Leads Reds Past Cardinals With Walkoff in Ninth
Cincinnati awaits an 11 day trip after a 4 3 comeback win over St Louis as Joey Votto collects four hits and scores the decisive run on Chris Heiseys ninth inning single. Aroldis Chapman improves to 2 0 with two scoreless innings.
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Sophomores Boost Anna Jonesboro Past Galatia Thompsonville
In Jonesboro, Sophomores Mikayla Dammerman and Paige Lacey combined for a three hit shutout as Anna Jonesboro Lady Wildcats defeated Galatia Thompsonville 5-0. Dammerman pitched five innings before Lacey closed it out, giving coach Kevin Stephens praise for developing young talent while resting No. 1 Amanda Conaway.
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