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The article announces a historic 100 million U.S. dollars donation to Spelman College, the largest ever to an Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), from philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband.

STAMPING out bullying, saying no to bullying, zero tolerance on bullying: promises like these are the foundations of every British school's mandatory antibullying policy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports that scalpers discovered that tickets to basketball competition in the United States, generally have a greater sentimental value than financial value. Playoff atmosphere outside the Forum before the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-118 victory over the Golden State Warriors; Cost of tickets; Response of fans to the return of Magic Johnson, of the Lakers.

Presents information on the National Hockey League in the United States. Distractions faced by coach Larry Robinson when he was an assistant coach of the New Jersey Devils; Rise in pay for the Toronto Maple Leaf players; Number of coaches the Saint Louis Blues had; Detailed information.

Focuses on HomeAid Orange County, an organization that places emphasis on sheltering the homeless. Number of shelters renovated by the organization; When the organization was founded; Who the shelters are headed by; Source of HomeAid's annual budget; Statements from Michael Lennon, HomeAid executive director.

States that when the Los Angeles Kings hockey team acquired Kevin Stevens, they acquired some-one that might likely only score 50 goals in his career. Name of team Kings traded Stevens with; Trading of Stevens by the Kings prior to acquisition; Description of Stevens' performance as a player; Other details on the trade. INSET: Winging it..

Presents various news information from the National Hockey League (NHL). Meeting with NHL executives and Rene Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, for arrangements for the World Cup tournament; Mighty Duck Coach Ton Wilson remains top candidate to coach Team USA; Conference with Philadelphia Flyers coach Terry Murray, captain Eric Lindros and alternates.

Highlights that Mark Messier, a player with the New York Rangers hockey team has not lost his passion for the game even at the age of 35. Comments from Saint Louis Blue goaltender, Grant Fuhr; Details on the ferocity of his gaze.

Reports on the game-winning goal in the Eastern Conference's victory over the West on January 20, 1996 at the FleetCenter in the NHL's 46th All-Star game, by Ray Bourque. Voting assisted by the president of Professional Hockey Writers Association; Vote for most valuable player; Invoking of provision in bylaws by Jim Kelley of the Buffalo News; Recipient of award; Game statistics.

Reports on comments made by Wayne Gretzky about improving the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. Support of Gretzky from National Hockey League players; How reporters are questioning Gretzky's motives; Statement from Gretzky's agent, Mike Barnett. INSETS: Now you see it.;All-star roasters..

Reports that the (NHL) National Hockey League has lifted the 103-day lockout it had imposed upon its players. Reason for lockout; Comments from Commissioner, Gary Bettman; Sales of NHL merchandise; Effect of the New York Jets' move on the NHL's attendance average.

States that Mike Keenan left New York Ranger fans in a mist of confusion. What caused the confusion; Comments from Keenan.

Presents some highlights of the National Hockey League's season. Doug MacLean's transformation of the Florida Panthers; Effect of Mario Lemieux's Hodgkin's disease treatments and back surgery; Grant Fuhr's 2.60 goals-against average; How New York Rangers acquired Luc Robitaille, Ian Laperriere, and Mark Messier.

Reports that despite a series of trades, the San Jose Sharks have ranked next-to-last last in the National Hockey League. General Manager Dean Lombardi's firing of Coach Kevin Constantine; Alexei Yashin's breaking of his vow never to play for the Ottawa Senators again; Sale of the Florida Panther club;How Paul Maurice's taking over as coach of the Hartford Whalers has aged him.

Reports briefly on events as they relate to the Rose Bowl. How coach Gary Barnett's resignation from Northwestern University, would impact on star running back Darnell Autry; Hudhaifa Ismaeli's reaction to Northwestern University's defeat in a Rose Bowl match; John Robinson's opinion on the University of Southern California's worst play against Northwestern University.

Reports on Northwestern running back, Darnell Autry's performance in his team's Rose Bowl match against the University of Southern California. Autry's resilience; Northwestern's eventual defeat; Comments from Autry.

Focuses on University of South California's (USC) John Michels' football season at the Rose Bowl. Michels experience at play and training camp; Comments from Michels; USC's final practice concluded by Keyshawn Johnson; Comments from Darnell Autry about Northwestern's ride to the Rose Bowl.

Announces that football players of the Northwestern University are ready to play their game against the University of Southern California, January 1, 1996. Comments from Northwestern runnerback, Darnell Autry; His performance.

Reports on a college football game between the Northwestern University Wildcats and the Notre Dame. Northwestern being entered into the College Football Hall of Fame; Wildcat's improvement during the season; Information on the Scholastic Assessment Test score for football players; Information also on the game played.

Reports on the hockey game played on December 27, 1995, between the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, which the Kings won 7-1. Kings domination of Ducks from start of game; Performance of Kings goaltender Kelly Hrudey; Reference made to match played between the Ducks and Vancouver Canucks; Commentary on game; Comments from Kings coach, Larry Robinson.

Gives information on a scheduled hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for December 27, 1995. Details of each team's playing performance; Information on key players within each team.

Focuses on Scotty Bowman, coach of the Detroit Red Wings' hockey team, who will coach his 1,606th game in the December 26, 1995, game against the Dallas Stars. His tie with Al Arbour's National Hockey League (NHL) record; Stars' coach, Bob Gainey credited with the longest tenure among coaches in his time; Comments from Bowman; Other hockey news.

Focuses on Darnell Autry, a member of Northwestern University's Wildcats football team, who wanted to leave the school, because of the academic and athletic demands. Who persuaded Autry to stay at the college; Number of records he broke; Autry's ability to absorb poundings from defensive linemen; Comments from coach, Gary Barnett. INSET: Wildcats' main man..

Presents a look at the ice hockey team, Pittsburgh Penguins during their practice sessions. Description of how Jaromir Jagr emerges from the dressing room; Why Jagr's appearance makes his teammates laugh; Comments from Coach Ed Johnston on Jagr; Details on Jagr's background.

Presents information on news briefs relating to college football. University of Southern California's (USCs) Trojans wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson sits out the team's last two practice session for the 1995 Rose Bowl game; National Collegiate Atheletic Association's postgraduate scholarship awarded to USC's center Jeremy Hogue; USC's Coach John Robinson's rating of the Wildcats.

Reports on the football game between the University of Northwestern Wildcats and the University of Miami of Ohio Redskins, which took place on September 16, 1995. Details on Larry Curry's bad snap which led to the Wildcats' only loss of the 1995 season; How the team turned the loss into a rallying point; Highlights of the game; Information on Northwestern performance for the 1995 season; Remarks by Northwestern Coach, Gary Barnett.

Presents briefs on various college football athletes in the United States. Effects of tailback Leonard Green's injury in September 1995; Northwestern's Geoff Shein's eligibility restored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association; Details on the undertakings of other athletes.

Indicates that former quarterback Otto Graham will be following his former college team Northwestern University in the 1995 Rose Bowl football competition. Background on Graham as a player for Northwestern; Comments from Graham; Details on the relationship Graham and his spouse have maintained with the school.

Focuses on news relating to college football in the United States. Benching of Phalen Pounds from the University of Southern California' team; Information on injuries sustained by Northwestern cornerback Chris Martin; Suspension of Marcus `Tex' Montgomery for the assault on his ex-girlfriend.

Presents information as it relates to college football in the United States. How the University of Southern California is urging the media to refer to the university as USC, and not Southern Cal; How Wildcat running back Darnell Autry came close to leaving Northwestern due to its climate; Meeting of the University of Oklahoma regents to find a replacement for Howard Schnellenberger.

Presents several news briefs on college football. Details of events in the busy schedule of Northwestern University coach Gary Barnett; More information relating to Northwestern; Ohio State to spend time at the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida; All-American running back Leeland McElroy injured in practice; More information.

Presents information on various managers, and players in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Focuses on the coach Gary Barnett as he led his team to the Rose Bowl. Perfromance of Northwestern at its Big Ten championships; Information on Barnett's future as a coach; Details on Barnett's career.

Reports that Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League, was offered a contract extension by the league's Board of Governors. When Bettman was hired by the league; What his previous agreement was for; Terms and conditions of the agreement; Comments from Harley Hotchkiss, chairman of the Board of Governors and chief executive officer of the Calgary Flames.

Presents information on various happenings in the National Hockey League. Dallas Star team to be sold by owner Norm Green; How Paul Coffey earned his position as first defenseman, and NHL player with most assists; Dave Allison, new coach of Ottawa Senators; Possible candidates for vacant post of general manager of New York Islanders' club; Other related information.

Presents information on various professional football events in the United States. Buffalo Bills' stay in Buffalo due to winter storm; Small crowd at game between Cincinnati Bengals, and Chicago Bears in Cincinnati; Statistical information on both American and National Conferences; Information on top performances in football. INSET: When Roger Goodall talks, they listen, by T.J. Simers..

Reports on how goaltender Grant Fuhr regained his top form, and his love for hockey, after leaving the Los Angeles Kings, for the Saint Louis Blues. Failures which he experienced while wearing a Kings uniform; How his performance contributed to the Blues' victory over the Kings on December 9, 1995, at the Los Angeles Forum.

Reports that the Montreal Canadiens hockey team, suspended its goaltender, Patrick Roy, making him available for all bidders. How Montreal's decision to bid Roy, shocked Pierre Lacroix, Colorado Avalanche's general manager; Montreal's deal with Lacroix, to acquire Roy, three-time recipient of the Vezina Trophy; Background information on Roy's career in hockey.

Presents brief reports relating to happenings in the National Hockey League in the United States. Compounding of mistake by the Montreal Canadiens; Details of the mistake; Elimination of Don Maloney from the New York Rangers; Information on general manager Don Maloney's tenure with the New York Rangers; Coaching changes within hockey teams.

Reports that the trade between the Edmonton Oilers, and the Boston Bruins, that involves Oilers goalie Curtis Joseph, has been placed on hold. Return of forward Mike Modano to Dallas Stars hockey team; Scheduled date for decision on keeping Mark Messier with New York Rangers.

Reports on an announcement to be made by the National Hockey League, on the changing of the process that determines coaches for its All-Star game. Which coaches will be behind the benches on January 20, 1996, at the FleetCenter in Boston; Day on which All- Star balloting concludes.

Looks at the hockey game between the New York Rangers, and the Detroit Red Wings, in which Wings player Vladimir Konstantinov struck Rangers player Mark Messier, after he was hit in his head. Circumstances surrounding incident; Others players involved in incident; Comments from Viacheslav Fetisov.

Presents commentary from the author on Northwestern University's winning streak, and references to games they won and lost. Mention of the author's time at Northwestern; Northwestern known for its hapless football teams; Skepticism by the author when Northwestern started to win.