NBC's Ebersol tops Sporting News power list in sports
NBC Sports president Dick Ebersol is named the most powerful figure in sports by The Sporting News after securing exclusive American broadcast and cable rights to the 2004 2006 and 2008 Olympics. The top ten includes Nike's Phil Knight ESPN's Steve Bornstein Rupert Murdoch and NBA commissioner David Stern.
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Cavaliers Fall as Magic Control Rebounding and Seikaly Dunks
Cleveland struggles on defense as Orlando dominates the boards 40-24 and forces 23 second chance points. Rony Seikaly tallies four dunks in the final seven minutes as Cavaliers fail to adjust, yielding an 89-84 loss to Orlando in front of 17,248 fans.
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Spartans Rally Past Panthers In Tight Lorain County Clash
LC used its size andexperience to overturn a late deficit as Chet Busch and Koepp dominated inside. BC led by Tomsic and Croston early, but the Spartans surged with rebounding and defense to pull away 46-37 late. Tomsic finished with 19 for BC while Busch and Chet added 10 apiece. Elyria Catholic has lost all seven meetings with Lorain Catholic.
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Lakers at Phoenix and Pistons at Bulls TV listings
TV NBA schedule Wednesday 6 pm Channel 3 BA Lee Angsies Lakers face Phoenix at 8 30 pm Channel 3 NBA Detroit Pla tons meet Chicago Bulls BILLIARDS 9 pm SPTS Gordon's Women's 9 Ball Championships noon All Star Classic 2 30 pm Channel 5 Aloha Bowl Cal vs Navy in Honolulu Favority Houston Virginis Anny Va Tech
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Transactions clutter across baseball football and college notices
Fragmented sports and college notices detail trades signings and contracts. Houston Astros New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies agree to minor and major deals while Atlanta Falcons fire a coach and New York Giants shake up staff. Altoona Rail Kings extend GM Michael Richmond through 1997 and Presbyterian names Daryl Dickey football coach. Lippelry Rock names Matt Meredith interim men’s tennis coach.
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NFL Playoff Odds and All Pro Team Notes
Summary of NFL playoff matchups with broadcast notes and results from January games. Includes All-Pro selections with first and second teams, and player names from various teams. Also lists hockey and college fixtures with times and networks.
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SHARKS 2 STARS 1 Rounds Up NHL Scores
In a lively rink update, Sharks edge Stars 2 1 with Heian scoring, while Senators blank Canadiens 6 0 and a slate of games including Panthers 4 Islanders 3 and Avalanche 4 Flames 3 highlight a busy hockey night. Montreal, Toronto, Pittsburgh, and Boston also feature in the bustling wrap.
Questionable Heisman and Olympic Myths Revisited
A World Features Syndicate summary challenges popular sports myths. It cites Paul Homung not AA year Heisman, Esther Williams lacking Olympic golds, Lou Gehrig as MVP year, Ruth 60 HRs, G Howe career weight 204 lbs at 26, and Julie Krone riding a full race card on her wedding day.
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Indians Trade for Vizcaino and Kent Amid Pitching Shuffle
Major league moves send Jose Vizcaino and Jeff Kent to the Indians and San Francisco, with Matt Williams in play. Cleveland and Boston pursue signs with Ryne Sandberg and Tim Naebring turned down. Ensuing spring battles pit Enrique Wilson and Damian Jackson for a roster spot if a veteran isn’t added.
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Aztecs Hold Off Buckeyes In Free Throw Duel 81-75
San Diego State overcame Ohio State 81-75 as the Aztecs made 24 of 33 free throws down the stretch. Tye Fields scored 16 for SDSU and Chad Nelson 13, tying Tony Gwynn with 141 career steals. Damon Stringer led OSU with 27 points in the hard-fought loss.
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