Orton Returns as Bears Starting QB Against Vikings
Chicago Bears name Kyle Orton as starting quarterback for next Monday night game at Minnesota, ahead of veteran Brian Griese. Orton, who started 15 games as a rookie in 2005 and went 10-5 that season, has not played since the season finale two years ago. Rex Grossman, injured much of that season, had started in the playoff loss to Carolina.
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Hoosiers' White earns back to back Big Ten player honor
Indiana forward D J White won his second straight Big Ten player of the week after two victories. He averaged 22.5 points 13 rebounds and three blocks and posted double-doubles in five straight. Indiana beat Tennessee State 84 72 then routed Kentucky 70 51. White from Tuscaloosa Ala is first Indiana player to win consecutive weeks in over 25 years.
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SIU Eyes Breakup of Saint Mary's Streak
Saluki players and coaches confront a three game skid seeking urgency on defense and hustle. Senior forward Matt Shaw states the fix is simple and direct, insisting the team must play hard or perform poorly.
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SIU Hosts No 24 Saint Marys Amid Slump
SIU (3-3) welcomes No 24 Saint Marys to SIU Arena for a 7:05 p.m. showdown after a three game skid. Salukis strive for improvement following a 71-56 loss at Charlotte, with star Randal Falker's scoring woes noted and coachs seeking the right lineup to spark a turnaround.
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Free-throw power lifts Marion past Murphysboro 57 48
Marion Lady Wildcats prevail 57 to 48 over Murphysboro as 24 of 31 free throws, 77 percent, fuel the win. Jessie Crabtree leads with 17 points off the bench, while Lindsay Lenon adds 13 as Marion withstands late Red Devil surges and a rough, foul-filled night at Cass Wilson Gym.
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Logan men roll into Christmas break with win over Dyersburg
John A. Logan men's basketball beat Dyersburg State 95-79 at home to extend its win streak to six and improve to 9-3. Justin Banks led the scoring with 22 points as Logan closed the game with a 24-5 run to seal the victory before the holiday layoff.
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Logan Women Rout Dyersburg State at Home
John A Logan Lady Vols coasted to a 98 60 home win over Dyersburg State Community College on Monday, rebounding from a recent loss to Jefferson. Emily Scheer led with 20 points, with five players in double figures as the team shot 43.9 percent and 7 of 15 from three, while reserves fueled a second half surge.
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