Sports

'Cat-astrophe?

They've been called everything from hapless to hopeless, from lucky to fluky, from purple people eaters to pansies. And, in some circles, they're known as the Northwestern Wildcats.

Ray to miss next three games

There has been quite a bit of confusion surrounding the NCAA's ruling on how many games Michigan football safety Marcus Ray is required to miss. Since the last report on Wednesday, the situation has been straightened out. Ray will miss the next three games, instead of just the next two.

Niagara hits town for pair

It's about time. Time is of the essence this weekend for the Michigan hockey team and its opponent, Niagara.

Soccer rivalry heats up

Michigan versus Michigan State is one of the strongest rivalries in collegiate athletics. Today's soccer game, however, will most likely turn into a lopsided affair. Michigan (4-3-1 Big Ten, 10-3-1) is currently ranked 19th by Soccer America and is riding a three game win streak. Michigan State (2-9-1, 0-7-1) is winless in the Big Ten, is in last place in the Big Ten and their leading scorer, Gina Dawson, only has four goals this season.

Shannon to be tted for new eye

(U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida basketball point guard Eddie Shannon's right eye will be replaced with a prosthetic eye, ending a problem that has affected him for nine years. Shannon had surgery on Sept. 5 to remove his eye after dealing with a deteriorating retina condition since seventh grade when he was struck in the eye. No timetable has been set for the replacement surgery.

10-16-98

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