Cleveland Force Fall Short Of Sockers In MISL Clash
San Diego Sockers defeated Cleveland 3 2 before 13144 fans, snapping the Force five game win streak. Coach Timo Liekoski praised his team’s effort against top MISL clubs while Keith Furphy noted Cleveland can compete with leaders after the narrow loss. Branko Segota scored twice for San Diego and Furphy added one goal.
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Boxing probe centers on forgery and tight fight scheduling
The Ohio Boxing Commission probes allegations that Columbus welterweight Sammy Gervins and manager Lee Williams skirted rules by scheduling fights too closely and forging medical reports. Licenses are not renewed pending the investigation. a Feb 20 hearing is planned.
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Sampson shines as West tops East in NBA All Star game
In Indianapolis at the Hoosier Dome the West defeated the East 140 to 129 as Ralph Sampson scored 24 points with 10 rebounds to earn MVP honors amid a star packed crowd of 43,146. George Gervin and Rolando Blackman sparked the backcourt while Michael Jordan struggled.
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Two girls basketball conference titles at stake this week
The SWC leads are tight as Westlake visits Olmsted Falls and North Olmsted travels to Rocky River with Falls and Bay two games back. An Olmsted Falls win could crown North Olmsted outright. Wellington at North Ridgeville on Wednesday could clinch if results align. Monday opens with Lakeland games across four matchups.
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The Great One Gretzky Slips On Ice In Minnesota
Wayne Gretzky, widely regarded as hockey’s best, faced rough play as he and his Edmonton Oilers beat the Red Wings in Minneapolis. Gretzky described constant harassment and explained his strategy to stay in motion to avoid injury, noting the sport’s rougher edge this year.
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