Buckeyes host Miami in 1911 rematch with MAC pride at stake
No. 17 Ohio State, 2-0, faces Miami University in Columbus in a rare meeting since 1911. Miami, also 2-0, seeks a breakthrough as Buckeyes insist on home turf. Rivalry, MAC upsets, and Big Ten prep frame the game with regional pride on the line.
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Isiah offers Knight a job with Pacers
Isiah Thomas said he wants to hire Bobby Knight as Pacers assistant coach after Knight’s firing from Indiana. Thomas, who coached Knight at IU, aims to mentor Knight and compares him to Tex Winter guiding Phil Jackson. Thomas hopes to meet Knight soon and notes Knight’s rapport with players.
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Knight to Speak Live On ESPN About firing
Bob Knight, former Indiana basketball coach, will discuss his firing in a one hour live interview on ESPN with Jeremy Schaap at 7 p.m. EDT. He previously spoke with Roy Firestone and Digger Phelps after Indiana's zero tolerance policy. The interview aims to present his side and answer questions about the past 17 weeks. It will rebroadcast at midnight on ESPN2.
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Firing prompts team discontent shakes Indiana basketball
Indiana University faces a coachless season after Bob Knight’s firing. Players threaten to transfer unless an interim coach is named. Dane Fife plans to leave. Isiah Thomas suggests Knight as an assistant. Iowa’s Steve Alford is viewed as a leading candidate for permanent hire. Indiana expects a spring decision.
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Browns Lose Pyne and Dawson to Injuries Ahead of Pitt Visit
Browns coach Chris Palmer will start Palmer Palmer replacing Pyne with Jim Bundren at left guard and Darrin Chiaverini filling in for Dawson after a clavicle injury. Pyne, a durable 16 straight starts, and Dawson, who led with nine receptions, both exit as Cleveland recalls success from a strong line play amid lingering concern.
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Knight's volatile career mirrors Woody Hayes in fallout
Bates recalls Bob Knight's sincerity and education advocacy while noting his temper and self destructive excesses. Doug Cline reflects on Knight's influence at Wooster and Knight's pattern of clashes. Orrville and Indiana stories compare Knight to Woody Hayes as fear grows over further incidents. Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal.
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Indians Aim To Sharpen Edge In Tough Sox Series
The Indians hold a 6-0 ERA against Boston this season plus two playoff wins over the Red Sox. Martinez dominated with two wins this year and 20 strikeouts in 15 innings. Nagy returns from elbow surgery seeking rhythm after a 7-2 record and 2.81 ERA against Boston, with three postseason wins. The rivals split four games this season as eight remain, including a March- or September-heavy stretch in Boston and at home. Thome notes Boston and Oakland chase wild-card pace while Cleveland focuses on its own business.
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