Arkansas radio hires ex Hog to replace fired reporter
KAKS in northwest Arkansas hired former Razorbacks running back Michael Smith to replace Renee Gork, who was fired after wearing a Florida Gators hat at a Razorbacks football news conference with Coach Bobby Petrino. Smith ran for 2,018 yards for Arkansas from 2006 to 2009.
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Jets Return to Hofstra as Revis Holds Out
The Jets resumed practice at Hofstra University in Hempstead as Darrelle Revis' holdout reached day 25. The team previously used Hofstra from 1968 before moving to Florham Park, New Jersey after training camp two years ago. Nyjer Morgan received a seven game suspension for intentionally throwing a ball into the stands and striking a fan, with appeal pending and a fine levied.
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Washington Nationals
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Morgan
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Strasburg to Have Second MRI Today for Forearm Strain
Washington Nationals rookie ace Stephen Strasburg will undergo a second MRI today to assess a right forearm flexor tendon strain after being placed on the 15 day disabled list. The initial MRI Sunday prompted a more extensive test with a dye injection.
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NASCAR reinstates LaJoie after suspension
NASCAR reinstated Randy LaJoie after his June suspension for violating the substance abuse policy. He said he smoked marijuana in May and completed a counseling program. LaJoie had also faced ESPN suspension and was tested after applying to be a spotter for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series.
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Mount Vernon Mustangs eye historic 3A season after 2A title
Shirley Ryan predicts a special season for Mount Vernon High School volleyball as the Mustangs return four all-staters and hold a top national ranking. Ali Stark commits to Illinois, Amanda Platte to Drake, Courtney Kintzel to Northern Iowa as the program aims to build on its 2A title and reach new heights in 3A.
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Drake
Courtney Kintzel
Prep volleyball looks to defend title amid strong 3A field
The Mount Mercy Mustangs feature eleven seniors led by a setter’s dream lineup and all state talent. Coach Ryan says the team bears heavy expectations as they aim for another state championship in 3A facing Waverly Shell Rock Wahlert Heelan and West Delaware. Regional dates run October to November culminating in the state tournament at the U S Cellular Center.
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Platte
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Weekend auto racing lineup at Joliet and Spa
INDYCAR PEAK Antifreeze Indy 300 at Chicagoland Joliet races 300 miles over 200 laps with practice and qualifying sessions and a 6 50 p m race the next event is Kentucky 300 in Sparta Kentucky Also NASCAR Nationwide Napa Auto Parts 200 at Montreal with practice and qualifying and a 1 30 p m race followed by Camping World Trucks com 225 at Joliet with practice and a 8 p m race and next race at Kentucky Speedway Italy’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps with practice and qualifying sessions and a 7 a m race next Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
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Prep volleyball teams and players to watch
Iowa prep volleyball action highlights Cedar Rapids Xavier Iowa City West Linn-Mar West Delaware Williamsburg and related players including Kintzel Stokes O Deen Parker Platte Ryan Stark Kelley Bigbee Litts Kell y and others with state outcomes from 2009 and returning starters noted.
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Ankeny
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Alex Saxon
Kelly Biermann
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Iowa City West
Kathy Bresnahan
West
OH Alli O'Deen
Olivia Fairfield
Caroline Found
Lexi Potter
Katie Kelley
Amanda Platte
OH Ali Stark
MB Courtney Kintzel
DS Kylen Weber
West Delaware
Brett Mather
Jenna Hermsen
Courtney Kintzel
Mount Vernon
Alexus Litts
Kennedy
Alli O’deen
Allison Parker
Sarah Ryan
Ali Stark
Elite
Kiah Stokes
Linn-Mar
Bri Winegar
Solon
NFL owners push for 18 game season in talks
In Atlanta, NFL owners press to expand regular season from 16 to 18 games amid labor talks. Leaders including Bob Kraft back the plan as part of potential 20 week schedule with two fewer preseason games. The league could push 18 games under current rights, while CBA negotiations loom. Stan Kroenke gains majority Rams stake pending transfers to his sons.
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