Braves acquire Derrek Lee from Cubs amid injury woes
Atlanta Braves obtain first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs in a one season move worth 65 million over five years. Lee suffers a back issue and posts a .251 average with 16 homers and 56 RBIs. The deal sends three minors to Chicago as Atlanta seeks offense after Chipper Jones knee injury. Fresno State and Nevada leave the Western Athletic Conference to join the Mountain West with Boise State.
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Wisconsin seeks $76.8 million athletic performance center
The Board of Regents reviews a proposal for a $76.8 million athletic performance center in the next two-year state budget. The building would house football locker rooms weight training facilities and other athletic services. This follows a $109.5 million Camp Randall Stadium expansion completed five years ago.
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Cornhuskers restrict access after practice reports
Lincoln Nebraska coach Bo Pelini barred football players and coaches from media access for three days. Practices are closed except for the initial 15 minutes, with interviews after. The ban followed media instructions about not using open practice time for injury lists amid reports of Sean Fisher injury and fights at practice.
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Wozniacki Advances At Rogers Cup In Montreal
Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki defeats Patty Schnyder of Switzerland in the Rogers Cup second round 7 5 7 5. Wozniacki delivers a two set win to advance.
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Jones stays at Michigan State as senior star linebacker
Greg Jones, a four year starter and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, chose to return to Michigan State instead of entering the NFL draft. He recalls a third round grade and says he must make more plays to improve his post season prospects while Evan Royster of Penn State weighs in on the discussion.
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Sophomore Keenan Davis bulks up for Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa wide receiver Keenan Davis increased his weight by 15 pounds through strength and conditioning with Chris Doyle. The Cedar Rapids native, who played sparingly as a freshman, aims to improve confidence and become a featured playmaker after gaining experience reading defenses and training hard.
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Favre Returns to Vikings Amid Teammate Appeal
Brett Favre speaks at Winter Park announcing he will play a 20th season with Minnesota and will retire after this year if he sticks with the Vikings. He stresses he owes loyalty to teammates Jared Allen Steve Hutchinson and Ryan Longwell who lured him back and helped convince him to return.
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