Baseball losses cited in Selig report to Congress
The Associated Press reports baseball posted an operating loss of 232 million dollars in the year, with the Toronto Blue Jays leading at 52.9 million in losses and the Arizona Diamondbacks losing 32.2 million. Bud Selig will present the findings to the House Judiciary Committee in Washington as legislation to end baseballs antitrust exemption advances.
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Indiana fires Cameron as Hoosiers coach after five years
Indiana announces the firing of football coach Cam Cameron after 18-37 in five years, despite a late run of four wins in five games. Athletic director Michael McNeely cites lack of compelling evidence for future success and Cameron, under contract through three years more, will be paid about 150000 per year. Players attended the news conference with mixed reactions as quarterback Antwaan Randle El recalled Cameron's emotional talk with the team.
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College football coach exits and player awards noted
El explains his love and departs, leaving many Hoosier players behind as Cameron’s four year haul includes eight Big Ten wins and poor attendance while no bowl berth. Pep Peppers wins Vince Lombardi Award as top college lineman amid praise for leading in interceptions and sacks despite defensive focus. Mariucci declines Notre Dame, staying with the 49ers. Phil Bennett named SMU coach after success at Kansas State.
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Roy outs Hasek as Avalanche top Red Wings 4 1 in Detroit
Colorado goalie Patrick Roy stopped 30 shots while Dominik Hasek yielded 14 as the Avalanche defeated Detroit 4 1 in the season opener meeting. Milan Hejduk Radim Vrbata Steven Reinprecht and Rob Blake scored to push Colorado’s unbeaten streak to six.
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Swisher sparks UNI Staff to 70 64 win over Arkansas State
Amy Swisher scored 17 points finishing with six points in the final 1 21 to break a 64 tie and lift Northern Iowa over Arkansas State 70 64 in Jonesboro Amy Berry and Katie Miller added 13 points apiece for UNI Kirkwood 69 Marshall Town 58 notes follow
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Lewis Sues Tyson to Block January Fight
Lennox Lewis sues Mike Tyson and the WBC in Manhattan federal court to block a January 19 bout or remove Tyson from the mandatory challenger role. The suit argues such a fight could hurt Lewis financially. Tyson is slated to face Mercer next month before a possible April rematch.
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Florida Men Upset Michigan State in Gainesville Rivalry Renewed
No. 6 Florida defeated No. 24 Michigan State 74 70 in Gainesville behind Matt Bonner career high 23 points and a smothering full court press. Brett Nelson added 15 for the Gators as MSU’s late rally fell short.
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Hartzell jokes about resigning after UNI upset of Iowa
UNI athletic director Rick Hartzell quipped during halftime about resigning if UNI upset No. 12 Iowa a 78-76 win over the Hawkeyes. Clips circulated on ESPN as Hartzell said he is not planning to leave and the school has been on a strong run in volleyball and football with many calls and messages following the remark.
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Western Kentucky Beats Akron 78 68 in Ohio
At Akron Ohio Filip Videnof and Todor Pandov each scored 13 points for Western Kentucky. Purdue defeated Xavier 70 66 in West Lafayette Indiana as John Allison posted 20 points and 11 rebounds.
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