Leftwich Holds Out Mid-Camp Shaping Jaguars
Jacksonville quarterback Byron Leftwich remains a no show at 24 practices into camp amid 18 day holdout tied to contract talks. With Mark Brunell and David Garrard on roster, the rookie’s absence widens questions about his 2002 season role as Jaguars management seek a deal balancing structure and bonuses.
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Coach Herb Brooks of Miracle on Ice dies in crash
MINNEAPOLIS AP Herb Brooks 66 coached the 1980 U S Olympic team to the Miracle on Ice win over the Soviet Union in Lake Placid and later led the 2002 U S team to silver. He died when his car rolled over at a highway intersection north of the Twin Cities.
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Maryland on probation after NCAA findings in recruiting case
Maryland was placed on one year of probation by the NCAA after an assistant coach gave money to a high school recruit, with payments totaling 5 to 200 dollars in five instances. Another coach provided a $20 T shirt and hat as a secondary infraction. The school disciplined by resigning Sharpless and pausing recruitment, actions praised by the committee.
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Rodriguez returns to practice after knee surgery
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez had successful right knee surgery and returned to Mountaineer Field the same day. He had delayed the operation for months, then joined a staff meeting and walked through practice. He expects to be running by week’s end as the Mountaineers prep to host Wisconsin on Aug. 30 at noon.
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Pitt sought Aug 23 Washington West rivalry in BCA clash
Pittsburgh coach Walt Harris said the Panthers wanted to open the season at Heinz Field against West Virginia in a nationally televised BCA Classic. West Virginia did not advance talks beyond preliminaries and contracts were not signed. Promoters instead lined up a Kansas State California matchup in Kansas City.
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Leslie set to return as Sparks heal two stars
Lisa Leslie is expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday after four weeks out with a right knee bruise. She practiced for the first time since July 12 and is slated to play at Minnesota, with DeLisha Milton also returning from a left ankle injury.
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