Sportshorts for Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

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PREP FOOTBALL

NIB-12 names
all-conference team

Nine Sterling Golden Warriors and one Dixon Duke were named to the Northern Illinois Big 12 West all-conference team, released Tuesday.

Sterling seniors Tanner Morse (QB), Cornell Hartz (RB), Brandon O’Brien (OL), Curtis Lilly (DL), Temo Barron (DB) and Salomon Ocampo (K), juniors Logan Wharff (WR) and Matt Spaulding (OL), and sophomore Brandon Dennis (LB) were all selected to the squad, as was Dixon senior wideout Andrew Smith.

Ottawa senior Michael Hermosillo (RB) and junior Cyrano Rayfield (DL) were named the league’s MVPs on offense and defense. For a complete list of the team, see B4.

NFL

Bears sign veteran lineman Gurode

The Chicago Bears signed 34-year-old offensive
lineman Andre Gurode, who last suited up for the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Championship game in January.

Gurode performed well enough in a tryout Tuesday at Halas Hall to be signed to a contract 2 days after the team lost two guards to injury in Sunday’s victory over the Vikings.

COLLEGE SPORTS

ACC files lawsuit against Maryland

The Atlantic Coast
Conference has sued the University of Maryland, seeking a declaration that the departing school owes the full $52,266,342 stipulated by the conference’s constitution.

University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh has repeatedly asserted that the school would not end up paying the full exit fee. Maryland plans to join the Big Ten in July 2014.

Stoops leaving FSU to coach Kentucky

Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops is leaving FSU to become the head coach at Kentucky.

Stoops plans to stay at FSU at least through Saturday’s ACC championship game.

MLB

Cubs sign Rangers castoff Feldman

The Chicago Cubs signed Scott Feldman to a 1-year, $6-million contract after the Texas Rangers declined the pitcher’s option for 2013.

Feldman chose the Cubs over a few other teams because he was guaranteed a spot in the rotation.

Phillies catcher Ruiz suspended 25 games

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher Carlos Ruiz was suspended 25 games after testing positive for an amphetamine.

The suspension of Ruiz, who set career-highs in batting average (.325), RBIs (68) and home runs (16) last season, is effective at the start of the 2013 regular season.

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Wise saw collapse in support

Last week, Sterling Alderwoman Amy Viering attended her last meeting as a city official. She gave the usual praise one hears at such departures. But one compliment stuck out. At the end of her speech, she turned to City Administrator Scott Shumard and said, "You're awesome."
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On pensions, Bivins and GOP far apart

Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, joined with many of his fellow Senate Republicans this week to reject a pension bill sponsored by Democratic Senate President John Cullerton of Chicago. The measure passed 40-16. Bivins had a different reason for his no vote.

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