Notable college hoops and Football lineup from region sports slate
The crowd highlights include Miami versus Ohio State for the national title in the Fiesta Bowl on ABC at 7 p.m. and LSU hosting Southwest Missouri State in an MVC clash. JUCO action features John A. Logan in the Three Rivers Invitational and Southeastern Illinois at the Moberly Tournament with a full boys basketball slate across area gyms.
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Hurricanes Aim for Sixth Title in Fiesta Bowl Clash
Miami, seeking a sixth national title and a 35 game winning streak, faces Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Center Brett Romberg warns the Buckeyes pose the toughest test yet, while the Hurricanes push to extend a legacy of back to back championships.
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Palmer Dominates Banks as USC Rout Rolls in Orange Bowl
Heisman winner Carson Palmer outplayed Brad Banks in a commanding USC performance at the Orange Bowl. The No. 5 Trojans controlled the game, holding a 16 minute edge in time of possession and building a decisive lead.
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Dawgs Dismiss Drake in Saluki Defensive Wa r Rise
Southern Illinois University opened with a 14-0 run and built a 76-63 Missouri Valley Conference victory over Drake at SIU Arena in front of 4,532. Coach Bruce Weber praised guarding early and noted the defense-focused plan after a Saint Louis loss. Drake managed its first points at 11:43 remaining as SIU’s pressure sealed the win.
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SIU Women Open MVC Play Versus SMS At Home
Southern Illinois University hosts Southwest Missouri State to open Missouri Valley Conference play at SIU Arena. Saluki seniors Molly McDowell nears 1,000 career points as Tiffany Crutcher and Katie Berwanger contribute around eight points per game. SMS, led by Jenni Linger, enters with a 4-5 mark after a 104-54 win over Arkansas-Little Rock.
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Meg Tinney
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Cubs sign Rod Beck and Ramon Martinez in bullpen push
CHICAGO AP reliever Rod Beck agreed to a minor league contract with the Cubs and a one year 800000 dollar deal for backup infielder Ramon Martinez. The Cubs may sign Dave Veres to a one year 2 million deal after a physical. Beck aims for a comeback seeking to regain form after elbow surgery and last pitched in 2001.
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