*PRO FOOTBALL: The Rush lost defensive back James Sadler, who underwent surgery Friday on a ruptured right Achilles’ tendon and was placed on injured reserve. The rehab is expected to take as long as nine months. … Former Patriots punter Mike Patrick died Sunday in his hometown of Biloxi, Miss., the team said. He was 55. No cause was given. Patrick spent his four-season professional career with the Patriots from 1975-78.
*COLLEGES: Illinois-Chicago coach Jimmy Collins added another player to his relatively strong Horizon League recruiting class when Robert Eppinger, a 6-foot-8-inch forward out of Highland Community College, signed a national letter of intent. He averaged 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds for Highland last season. He was second-team All-Arrowhead Conference.
— Neil Milbert
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