Swedish stars return from Turin Olympic triumph and resume NHL play
Sundin leads Sweden to gold in Stockholm then heads back to Toronto as the Maple Leafs and other NHL Olympians rejoin the league. Six games tonight include Montreal at the Islanders and Detroit at San Jose as many Olympians mix in and out of lineups. Some players face injuries or late arrivals while others head to Los Angeles for afterglow duties.
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ISU overspends on Houston Bowl trip by 33800
ISU reported the football program spent about 1 million on the Houston Bowl trip, about 33800 over budget. Extra funding came from the Big 12 800000 Gridiron Club 35000 ticket sales 91000 and other sources 42000. The main overage covered airfare for band and cheerleaders.
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Agassi on clay not realistic after Dubai Open win
In Dubai Agassi said he cannot consider himself competitive on clay after a first round victory. Kevin Garnett was fined 5000 for throwing a ball into the stands during a win over Memphis, after an accidental hit on a fan. Former Hawkeye Ricky Davis also fined 5000 for kicking a ball into the stands in a loss to Denver. Bills reject restructuring offer for Eric Moulds, hinting at a possible release this week. U S women’s national team names 13 players for Europe tour and World Championships prep.
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First woman elected to Hall of Fame
Effa Manley becomes the first woman elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by a special committee, part of an 18-person class highlighted by former reliever Bruce Sutter. The Newark Eagles co owner produced civil rights efforts and championed players pay, with Manley dying in 1981 at age 84.
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Percival Nearing End of Tigers Camp Stay
Veteran closer Troy Percival and the Detroit Tigers entered a tense camp period as Percival left Lakeland with his locker cleared and his status uncertain after a rough simulated game. The Tigers added Todd Jones to a two year deal while Joe Borowski and Ricardo Rincon joined other clubs in spring training news. Rolen worked through shoulder rehab as Zack Greinke prepared for a limited role at Kansas City.
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