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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2009
Page
16
Dominican slugger Albert Pujols will not play in the World Baseball Classic citing insurance concerns. He regretted not representing the Dominican Republic, noting 100 percent health but insurance will not cover his participation.
John Wooden, famed 10 time NCAA champion coach, is set for induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame in Kansas City next month. Though he coached two seasons in the NAIA at Indiana State, his work helped break the color barrier in college athletics.
Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth flew home after the victory, then packed and returned to Daytona for the early morning Daytona 500 Experience crew event. Team owner Jack Roush praised Kenseth as a top driver and Kenseth noted his need to balance celebrating with sponsor obligations and TV appearances. He also prepares for the next race at Auto Club Speedway and a Letterman appearance as he rides out the victory wave.
B J Crombeen scored the go ahead goal on a rebound with 5 14 to play lifting the St Louis Blues to a 2 1 victory over the New York Rangers in St Louis. Carlo Colaiacovo scored for the Blues as Chris Mason made 19 saves. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 31 shots for the Rangers who are mired in a road slump. The Blues moved closer to playoff contention while New York dropped to 0 6 1 in seven on the road.
Dustin Johnson claimed the AT&T National Pro-Am title after rain washed out the final round for a second straight day at Pebble Beach. Johnson, who finished 15 under on 54 holes, earned 1.098 million and earned a Masters berth. He tied with rising stars Anthony Kim as the only under 25 with multiple Tour wins.
Dustin Johnson and Anders Hansen earned top 64 world ranking positions to secure their places for next week's Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. Tiger Woods potential return remains undecided as entries close Friday and brackets are set Sunday.
Taylor and McAlister, former Pro Bowlers, were released as teams trim high-salary vets. Taylor, Jacksonville’s all time leading rusher, had 11 seasons with the club and was due 6 million next year. McAlister, a three time Pro Bowler, left Baltimore after 10 seasons with 8 million for 2009.
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