Riley to return as Heat coach for title defense
Miami coach Pat Riley confirmed he will not retire, returning for another season to lead the defending champion Heat. He spoke after the title run and plans to coach the opener against the Bulls on October 31. Alonzo Mourning welcomed the return as the core lineup remains intact.
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U S Surges Back To Beat Italy In World Championship
Dwyane Wade sparked a halftime comeback as the United States rallied from nine down to top Italy 94 to 85 in the FIBA world championships. Carmelo Anthony poured in 35 points, a U S high in the event, and Elton Brand added 16 as the Americans clinched Group D and set up a date with the Group C fourth place finisher. Italy was led by Marco Bellinelli with 25 points as the U S overcame a slow start.
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Whitlock named to Walter Payton Award watch list
SIU running back Arkee Whitlock is among 16 players on The Sports Network payton watch list for Division I-AA. Coach Kill lauds him as the best, noting workload and health factors as season prep starts August 31 against Lock Haven. Two Gateway Conference peers also on the list.
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Acquah joins Salukis as 7-2 transfer recruit from Clark Atlanta
Ghana native 7-2 forward Acquah transfers from Clark Atlanta University to SIU and earns a 13th scholarship for the 2006-07 season. Coaches expect him mainly for practice against taller opponents while he adjusts to Division I. Acquah, 7-2, comes with engineering studies and multi language skills, and will be eligible in 2006-07 under a NCAA exception.
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