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MILAN -- Silvio Gazzaniga, the sculptor who designed the World Cup trophy, has died. He was 95.Gazzanigas son, Giorgio, said his father passed away in his sleep at home in Milan.He just didnt wake up this morning. It was a peaceful death, Giorgio Gazzaniga told The Associated Press on Monday, adding that his father had been in the hospital recently for a series of minor ailments.Silvio Gazzaniga designed and created the World Cup trophy in 1971 after Brazil retained the right to keep the Jules Rimet trophy by winning its third World Cup in 1970.The World Cup is a mythic object for the players and for all football lovers, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. We will be eternally grateful. I express my condolences by joining the pain of the family.The 18-carat solid gold trophy weighs approximately six kilograms (13 pounds). It depicts a moment of joy: two players celebrating with their arms outstretched and a globe resting on the backs of their shoulders.The lines spring out from the base, rising in spirals, stretching out to receive the world, Silvio Gazzaniga once said, according to FIFAs website. From the remarkable dynamic tensions of the compact body of the sculpture rise the figures of two athletes at the stirring moment of victory.FIFA received 53 proposals from seven different countries for a new trophy, before opting for Gazzanigas design.I designed it to reward heroism, Silvio Gazzaniga said in a 2002 interview with The Associated Press. But not superhuman heroism. Its not a conventional cup.Giorgio Gazzaniga said that his father knew his design couldnt be understood on paper, so he brought a plaster model to show FIFA.The jury understood right away that it was a very photogenic cup, Giorgio Gazzaniga said. Its easy to lift and beautiful when raised. He created a universal trophy.The FIFA contest stipulated that the winner would not hold the rights to his work and so Silvio Gazzaniga never profited directly from images of the World Cup trophy.But as compensation he gained more work on other cups, his son said. He became Mr. Cups.Silvio Gazzaniga also designed the UEFA Cup, European Super Cup and many other international trophies.But hell be remembered above all for the World Cup.Cafu, who captained Brazil to the 2002 World Cup title, tweeted, Today I think for Silvio Gazzaniga, this man designed the trophy which gave my proudest moment in sport. RIP.Silvio Gazzaniga leaves behind two children, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf Kyrie Irving Shoes Deals . 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The standout freshman watched the game with a walking boot on his left foot, protecting a sprained ankle that will keep him out for at least a couple weeks.We can do this, said Ward, a reserve, who played a season-high 26 minutes. We have a bright future, but weve had a lot of injuries up front.The Golden Eagles (1-7) were very competitive in a game that included 13 lead changes and six ties. They led by as many as seven points in the first half and had some leads early in the second half.Kris Martin pulled them within two points with 20.8 seconds left with a four-point play, but couldnt get closer because Michigan State made two more free throws to seal the victory.You dont win championships in December, but that might be the best weve played, Oral Roberts guard Jalen Bradley said. We were OK against Baylor and Mississippi, too.BITS FROM BOX SCOREMichigan State freshman Cassius Winston, who came off the bench along with Ward, had a season-high 15 points and nine assists.I think Cassius Winston had his best game, Izzo said. Theres no other freshman that played very well.Eron Harris scored 14, but Izzo wasnt happy with him or any of his wings.Oral Roberts Emmanuel Nzekwesi had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Bradley scored 17, Martin had 16 points and Albert Owens aadded 15 points and eight rebounds.dddddddddddd. They helped their team bounce back from a 92-64 loss in suburban Detroit.Weve come a long way since Thursday night at Oakland, Golden Eagles coach Scott Sutton said. We were embarrassed.BIG PICTUREOral Roberts: The banged-up Golden Eagles, missing two starters due to injury, seem to be much better than their record indicates. When they get healthy, Sutton will have a talented and tough team to work with this season.Michigan State: Spartans coach Tom Izzo has wanted this team to get the ball inside more, and it has a good option inside with Ward without Bridges in the lineup. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward wants the ball in the post and he has skills to do something with it when teammates pass it to him.INJURY REPORTOral Roberts: Aaron Anderson, who hurt his knee in the third game, is close to returning. Hes probably a week away, Sutton said. Javan White, recovering from knee surgery, isnt expected back soon. Hes a ways away, Sutton said.Michigan State: Two seniors in the post, Gavin Schilling and Ben Carter, have been out all season because of knee injuries. Schilling might make it back at some point in the Big Ten season, but Carter likely wont be cleared to play for the Spartans after transferring from UNLV.UP NEXT:Oral Roberts: At Oklahoma on Wednesday, in its third road game in less than a week.Michigan State: Hosts Youngstown State on Tuesday, a game Izzo vowed him team would be ready for after challenging them during two or three practices on Sunday.If you think Im depressed, Im not, Izzo said. Im ticked off.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25---Follow AP College Football coverage at http://collegefootball.ap.org/ and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '