Saluki women hit road for tough MVC swing
SIU women face a five game skid as they travel to Southwest Missouri State at 2 p.m. and then Wichita State Monday. The Salukis sit ninth in the MVC, 9-14 at SMS Hammonds Center, and have not won on SMS’s court since Feb. 22, 1997.
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Panthers atop MVC as UNI leans on Sieverding strong season
Northern Iowa sits atop the Missouri Valley Conference with Sieverding leading the Panthers at 19.3 points per game. Coach McDermott notes solid starts from Gruber Foster and Smith while bench depth remains a concern as UNI faces SIU in a tough road test.
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Eagles and Buccaneers clash in NFC wild-card playoff
After two weeks of hype the Eagles and Buccaneers meet in a crucial wild-card game at Veterans Stadium. The rematch follows last year's Philly win and a late-season win by Tampa in Tampa, with coaches and players stressing focus and one-play-at-a-time execution.
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Bucs at Eagles preview amid cold weather concerns
The Buccaneers visit the Philadelphia Eagles at 3:30 p.m. with the Eagles 11-5 and the Bucs aiming to break a 0-20 cold weather drought. Last meeting Jan 6 ended 17-13 for Philadelphia. Players note cold temps may affect play but focus remains on performance and game plan.
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Rice Heads to Playoffs With Raiders Respecting Jets
Jerry Rice seeks a memorable playoff run as the Raiders host the New York Jets in a 7 p.m. wild-card game at Oakland Coliseum. The Jets bring momentum after a 24-22 victory over Oakland six days earlier, while the Raiders, aging lineup, must rebound after three straight losses and losing the bye.
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Second owner admits loan from Pohlad company in baseball ties
New York AP reports Colorado Rockies owner Jerry McMorris acknowledged that Timnath Farms Inc received a loan from a business controlled by Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad with prior approval from commissioner Bud Selig. The disclosure follows similar arrangements and a broader contraction debate.
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Notre Dame hires O Leary as assistant coach amid staff shakeup
Former Georgia Tech coach George O Leary joins Notre Dame as an assistant after a career at Georgia Tech and the NFL. Notre Dame AD Kevin White welcomes the addition while Vikings owner Red McCombs supports the staff changes. Tice notes he will take time to fill the offensive coordinator role as Willie Shaw is promoted to defensive coordinator.
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