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– Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa upped the ante in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery after Thursday’s practice. The veteran participated in light contact drills after practice with defenseman Jordan Hendry.
– The New Orleans Hornets have fired head coach Byron Scott and replaced him with general manager Jeff Bower, the NBA team said Thursday.
– Espn.com’s Buster Olney reports Mark Prior is working out and throwing off flat ground in preparation for auditioning with MLB scouts.
Friday’s college basketball games: Loyola at Kansas St. 7 p.m.; Illinois vs. SIU-Edwardsville 7 p.m.; Northwestern vs. N. Illinois 7 p.m.
