Pac 10 Rivals Los Angeles,Ca – UCLA is relying heavily on Darren Collison, who sometimes appears fatigued due to all the minutes he’s playing. The senior guard, though, certainly won’t get a break as he tries to defend California’s formidable perimeter game.
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Road Troubles Ahead Minneapolis,Mn – Illinois took advantage of a stretch of its schedule loaded with home games to crack the Top 25, but it now embarks on a potentially difficult road portion.
Pivotal Win Iowa City,Iw – If Michigan State can hold on to first place in the Big Ten and win its first conference championship in eight years, coach Tom Izzo thinks his team’s comeback victory over the weekend could be the defining moment of that title run.
Stumbling Since Break San Jose,Ca – The Phoenix Coyotes are hoping their ugly start following the All-Star break isn’t indicative of what’s to come the rest of the regular season.
Big Scare Washington,D.C. – Alex Ovechkin was given Wednesday off, an excused absence from practice by coach Bruce Boudreau.
Looking Good Chicago,Ill – White Sox general manager Ken Williams likes to win and develop at the same time. So despite the loss of several key players from last year’s AL Central champions and an infusion of youngsters, he’s sure the team can do both.
More Bad News Miami,Fla – Suspended Miami basketball guard Edwin Rios was arrested and jailed Wednesday on charges of burglary and grand theft, Miami-Dade County jail officials said.
Another Year Tallahassee, Fla – Bobby Bowden signed a one-year contract Wednesday to coach a 34th season at Florida State, prolonging his duel with Penn State’s Joe Paterno to see who will retire as college football’s all-time leader in wins.
Changes Coming Soon Denver,Co – Toronto Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson’s frustration with his team’s poor defensive play is boiling over. He expects to see some improvement or he’ll make personnel changes to get the desired results.
Moving Forward Orlando,Fla – Stan Van Gundy just bought a new car.