Tressel earns top Big Ten pay with new Ohio State deal
Ohio State raises coach Jim Tressel to 3.5 million per year under a contract through 2012. The deal includes an option for a five year professor role after retirement. Buckeyes boast a 7 1 record against Michigan and Big Ten titles but face questions after national losses. Governor Strickland and athletic director Gene Smith defend his value amid fan concerns.
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Steelers edge Cardinals in classic Super Bowl thriller
in Tampa Dave Goldberg AP notes the Steelers 27 23 victory over Arizona in a tightly contested game lauded as a game for the ages. He highlights the era of high profile Super Bowls, the decisive late scoring drive, Santonio Holmes the MVP with nine receptions for 131 yards and the game’s parallels to previous title contests.
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Cavaliers turn around as LeBron draws but teammates step back
LeBron James draws attention on the Cavaliers while Mo Williams helps, but the team sometimes watches LeBron. Cleveland hosts Toronto as they fight to keep balance and keep ball movement alive after a Detroit stumble at The Palace.
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Most Cavs making grade this season
The Cavaliers sit with the second best NBA record through Sunday as Professor Noland hands out midseason report cards. Daniel Gibson struggles with open shots. J J Hickson shows growth. Zydrunas Ilgauskas posts solid play before an ankle injury. Darnell Jackson remains steady but plateaued.
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Cavaliers Host Raptors In 7 O'clock Showdown
Cleveland faces Toronto at The Q tonight with game time set for 7 o'clock. WTAM 1100 and WEOL 930 will carry radio coverage.
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Midview girls top Vermilion 40 31 in WSC clash
Midview's 13-0 third quarter run breaks a 22-22 deadlock and powers a 40-31 West Shore Conference win over Vermilion. Senior Jacki Street leads a late push as Vermilion's Katelyn Peterson and Anne Hamilton spark a Sailors rally that falls short.
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