AP opens poll to lower division teams after Mountaineers upset
The AP said lower-division schools are now eligible for its poll, following Appalachian State's 34-32 upset of then No. 5 Michigan. Coach Jerry Moore welcomed the change, noting they likely won’t be top 10 but could crack the top 25 with a win over a strong program.
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National League scorecard shows lopsided Cardinals win
Cardinals crushed Pirates 16 to 4 in MLB action with Dodgers Cubs also listed in the same scoreboard notes. Tigers and White Sox faced the Red Sox and Orioles with a 7 run line noted.
Cardinals crush Pirates as Ankiel shines with 7 RBIs
Rick Ankiel homered twice and drove in seven as the St. Louis Cardinals crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates 16-4 in an eight inning rain shortened game. Ankiel belted a tiebreaking three run homer in the second and added a two run shot in the fifth and a two run double in the sixth to seal the win.
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Dodgers Triumph Over Cubs With Ethier Ninth Inning Shot
Andre Ethier silenced the Chicago crowd at Wrigley Field with a three run pinch homer in the ninth off Ryan Dempster, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7 4 win after a four run rally. Ethier called the outpouring of energy in the bleachers a party that suddenly changed as the game swung in favor of the Dodgers.
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Freshman Allaria Directs SIU Salukis In Scrimmage Down Two
In a McAndrew Stadium drill with 70 yards to go and 11 defenders, true freshman Joe Allaria runs the backup offense under coach Jerry Kill. He makes quick decisions, leads seven-on-seven, and shows leadership as Nick Hill's injury contingency. Hill compares him to Joel Sambursky for attitude.
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Herrin Lady Tigers rally past Carbondale in thriller
In a home prep volleyball clash, Herrin beats Carbondale 27-25 13-25 25-23 after a back and forth thriller. Key plays included Abby Schroeder delivering an ace at 23-23 and Liz Buzzard’s finishing shot sealing the win amid a noisy crowd. Herrin improves to 6-2 while Carbondale falls to 5-3.
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