Salukis honored for academics and recruit classes announced
SIU women's swimming and diving earned CSCAA Academic All-America Team honors with an 8.41 team GPA, ninth in the nation and school best. SIU tennis coach Judy Auld announced five signees for 2002-03 season, including Jessica Knitter from Mount San Antonio JC and recruits Zoya Honarmand, Zuzana Palovic, Maria Blanco, and Sophie Bedard from Canada and Mexico.
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Bears star Terrell eyes sharper edge after rookie year
Bears receiver David Terrell reflects on a 34 catch rookie season that ranked among the best for a Chicago first-year wideout since 1983 yet included costly drops. He vows to study film and attack the playbook to reach a higher level this season.
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George Allen’s Innovations Shaped Redskins Legacy
The famed coach built a landmark Redskins era with the Over the Hill Gang and a focus on immediate impact over draft depth. Colleagues recall his unconventional methods and obsessive drive that defined his 12 year NFL tenure and legendary reputation.
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Cardinals strengthen lineup with Scott Rolen trade
Cardinals owner Walt Jocketty completes a bold deal adding 27-year-old Scott Rolen from the Diamondbacks era amid a busy period of acquisitions. The move pairs Rolen with vets Finley and Oliver to fortify the rotation and lineup while risking payroll and chemistry.
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Sparta and Harrisburg in Division Journey at Evergreen Hollow Park
Sparta, riding a six game win streak and 25th District title, opens the 5th Division American Legion baseball tournament at Evergreen Hollow Park. They meet 22nd District champion Smithton at 3 p.m. Harrisburg, defending champ, faces Centralia at 11 a.m. with winner vs Effingham at 7 p.m.
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Effingham hosts American Legion 5th Division tourney opener
Centralia battles Harrisburg at 11 a.m. in game 1. Smithton faces Sparta in game 2. Winners meet Effingham in game 3 at 7 p.m. Thursday. Losers meet in game 4, then winners meet in game 5. Double elimination runs through Saturday with a championship and a state-tournament berth on the line.
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