Bowe Golota rematch framed as safe, crowd security planned
Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota expect a tough rematch tonight with promoters pledging safety after chaos at Madison Square Garden last year. State boxing chief Larry Hazzard says no riot here as 100-plus security will guard the event at the Convention Center. Bowe, 2-1 favorite, vows to fight differently. weighs 235 pounds versus Golota's 239 as Cirrus 10 round bout headlines a pay per view card with Tim Witherspoon and Ray Mercer also set to clash.
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Virginia coach O'Brien faces gamble tainted BC revival
Boston College names Virginia offensive coordinator Tom O'Brien as head coach after Dan Henning resigns following a 5 7 season marked by a gambling scandal. Athletic director Chet Gladchuk cites Henning's 16 19 1 record and notes gambling problems did not cause the departure. O'Brien, 48, brings six seasons at Virginia where the Cavaliers ranked high in ACC offense this season.
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St John’s and Florida International Meet in NCAA Final
Florida International reached the final with a 4-0 win over Charlotte to reach 4-0 in this year’s tournament and tie the most lopsided result at this stage since 1983. St John’s advanced with a 2-1 victory over Creighton to reach the final, avenging an earlier loss to the Red Storm. The final will remake a October 27 Miami meeting in which FIU won 2-0.
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Clemens Joins Blue Jays In Bid To Reclaim Glory
Roger Clemens signed a three year deal worth 24.75 million with the Toronto Blue Jays making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball. He joins Benito Santiago and Pat Hentgen as major adds as Toronto aims to rebound to the World Series. Clemens cited the team, city, and manager Cito Gaston as key factors and noted the Jays traded six minor leaguers for Carlos Garcia Orlando Merced and Dan Plesac to bolster the roster.
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SU Surges Past Pepperdine in Close Shootout
Eastern Michigan guard James Head, though unsure of 1983 NC State finish, recalls the dramatic buzzer beater. He and the Eagles edged Old Dominion 79 78 in a Classic thriller, fueling a title-game bid against Syracuse. Head hails from Plymouth Michigan and eyes a big matchup.
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Orangemen edge Pepperdine as Hart recovers from rough start
Syracuse survives a turnover plagued first half and relies on Otis Hill to pull away against Pepperdine at the Carrier Dome. Hart steadies after halftime, finishing with nine points, five assists and four steals while Hill scores 21 to steer a 69-62 win before 19,326 fans.
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Crunch outshoots Amerks but fall 3-2 in Rochester
Syracuse Crunch fire 40 shots at Rochester goalie Frederic Deschenes but score only twice. Scott Nichol nets the game winner with 8:51 left as the Amerks edge the Crunch 3-2. Crunch defense, hampered by five forwards and limited scoring from others, couldn't capitalize on chances.
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