Bertuzzi suspended for rest of season by NHL
Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi faces at least season end and a $500,000 salary loss after a premeditated punch on Colorado's Steve Moore left Moore hospitalized with a broken neck and concussion. The NHL fined Vancouver $250,000 and opened police involvement as commissioner Bettman promises stern action to deter retaliation. Moore remains in stable condition with facial injuries and broken vertebrae.
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Carbondale Belleville West meet for Class AA crown at 7:30
Sports brief recaps a slate of games and events across college and pro teams. SIU track teams at NCAA Indoor in Fayetteville. Bulls vs Wizards in Washington at 6 p.m. Blues host Columbus at Savvis Center. Lakers visit Bulls in Chicago. Blackhawks host Stars. Flames visit Blues in St Louis. SIU seed reveal, LIU softball at DePaul, Saluki Round Robin at Charlotte West. Prep baseball season begins. Blues at Kings in Los Angeles.
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Nashville's Brendan Morris to join Southwestern Illinois College
Nashville standout Brendan Morris has accepted a baseball scholarship with Southwestern Illinois College for fall 2004. The Nashville High School shortstop will sign Monday at 11 30 a.m. in the main office. Morris earned first team All SIAR Mississippi honors after a 30 8 Hornets season that reached the sectional finals.
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Massac County Faces Peoria Christian in State Tourney Opener
Massac County and Peoria Christian meet in the Class A Boys State Tournament with the Chargers’ up tempo attack and a size edge against a Patriots squad led by guards Brandon Carlson and Micah Lavender. Coach Joe Hosman stressed ball control and inside play to counter Peoria Christian’s pressure and speed.
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Xavier ends Saint Joseph's undefeated dream
Xavier shocked Saint Joseph's 87 67 in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals to crush the Hawks perfect 27 0 run. Romain Sato led Xavier with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Jameer Nelson and Delonte West totaled 16 each for Saint Joseph's. The unranked Musketeers shot 71.1 percent and held Saint Joseph's to 35.4 percent.
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Century school board ousts coach in 6-0 vote
Century High School stunned supporters as Allin School Board held a meeting about extra-curriculars and unanimously voted to remove two-year head coach who guided the Centurions to a 22-5 season and 48 wins. Athletic director Bob Marley’s contract was renewed amid broader staffing changes. Palmer seeks answers as district officials decline comment citing personnel matters.
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