Iowa uses early spurt to romp over Penn State
The 3-point shots fell for Iowa like the recent snow in Happy Valley, as the Hawkeyes buried Penn State with a 77-58 win Saturday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
District 6 team duals turn into one-day brawl
Finally, after a week of postponements and cancellations, rescheduling and rescheduling again, the District 6 Team Dual Meet Championships will be conducted today -- weather permitting, of course.
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A collection of veteran Penn State football writer Ron Bracken's award-winning articles and personal favorites. Click here to read passages from the foreword.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Federer routs Safin in men's final
Roger Federer solidified his No. 1 ranking and won his second Grand Slam title with a 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-2 rout of unseeded Marat Safin in Sunday's Australian Open final. By JOHN PYE / Associated Press
Elway, Sanders lead Class of 2004
John Elway has come along too late to help Barry Sanders win a Super Bowl, but they head to Canton this summer as arguably the greatest backfield tandem to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. By TOM REED / Akron Beacon Journal
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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Shaquille O'Neal Uses Profanity on Live TV Shaquille O'Neal was so frustrated with the officiating during the Lakers' 84-83 victory Sunday that he twice used profanities on live television and later said NBA commissioner David Stern should hire better officials.
Rodriguez, Tigers closer to $40M deal
The Detroit Tigers and Ivan Rodriguez moved closer to finalizing their $40 million, four-year contract, and the deal could be announced Monday afternoon.
Griffin to enter alcohol rehab Eddie Griffin plans to check into the Betty Ford Center in California on Wednesday and spend a minimum of six weeks in alcohol rehabilitation. Griffin still holds out hope, however, of playing for the Nets this season, his attorney says.
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For Earl Campbell, no pain, no gain
With the aide of a gray metal cane, Earl Campbell hobbled to the steps as two men helped him reach the stage at the Super Bowl Media Center. By TIMOTHY SMITH / New York Daily News
TOP 25 HIGHLIGHTS
No. 1 Duke survives tough crowd at Georgia Tech
Luol Deng pumped his fist and wrapped his long arms around teammate Daniel Ewing after the buzzer sounded. By KEN TYSIAC / Charlotte Observer
Canadiens Spoil Sutter's 1,000th Game
Niklas Sundstrom had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens spoiled Chicago coach Brian Sutter's 1,000th regular-season game with a 6-4 win Sunday. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:44 PM EST)
Timberwolves 106, 76ers 101
Kevin Garnett had 32 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists Sunday, helping rally the Minnesota Timberwolves from an 18-point deficit for their biggest comeback of the season, a 106-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. (
DAVE CAMPBELL,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:44 PM EST)
How major Illinois teams fared on Saturday
Luther Head hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points and Deron Williams scored 15 points and had five assists to lead Illinois to a 67-52 win over Michigan. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:43 PM EST)
No. 19 Georgia 71, Alabama 68
Suddenly freshman Janese Hardrick is the most valuable player on the 19th-ranked Georgia women's basketball team. (
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:41 PM EST)
NC State 81, Maryland 69
A marvelous performance by Julius Hodge, an uncanny display of accuracy at the free throw line and a good bit of long-range shooting carried North Carolina State to a rare win at Maryland. (
DAVID GINSBURG,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:41 PM EST)
Patriots, Panthers Gear Up for Super Bowl
For the humdrum New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers, putting on a show to match the glitz, glitter and star power of the rest of Super Bowl Sunday was no easy task. (
EDDIE PELLS,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:36 PM EST)
Patriots, Panthers Gear Up for Super Bowl
For the humdrum New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers, putting on a show to match the glitz, glitter and star power of the rest of Super Bowl Sunday was no easy task. (
EDDIE PELLS,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:35 PM EST)
No. 1 Tennessee Tops Auburn in Overtime
Shyra Ely converted a three-point play and Ashley Robinson made two free throws late in overtime, helping top-ranked Tennessee to an 68-61 victory over No. 22 Auburn on Sunday. (
ELIZABETH A. DAVIS,
Associated Press,
02/01/2004 05:30 PM EST)