Saban to stay at LSU after Bears talks
LSU coach Nick Saban announced he will remain with the Tigers after discussions with the Chicago Bears about their head coaching job. He led LSU to a share of its first national title since 1958 and triggered a contract clause guaranteeing him as the sport’s highest paid. Saban earned about $1.5 million and could rise to exceed Oklahoma’s Bob Stoops at $2.3 million.
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Palmeiro Rejoins Orioles On One Year Deal
Rafael Palmeiro agreed to a one year contract with Baltimore after five strong seasons with the club. The 39 year old hit .260 with 38 homers and 112 RBIs last season for Texas. Palmeiro began his career in 1986 with the Cubs and has a .291 batting average with 2,780 hits and 528 home runs.
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Guerrero Heads to Angels After Mets Decline Mega Deal
In New York the Mets backed away from a three-year guaranteed offer for Vladimir Guerrero after concerns over his injured back. Sources say Guerrero is signing a mega-deal with the Anaheim Angels, reported by the New York Daily News.
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Television Playoff Doubleheader and College Sports Schedule
NFL playoffs Colts at Chiefs noon and Packers at Eagles 3 30 PM on KGAN and KFXA plus college wrestling Oklahoma State at Iowa 3 PM IPTV and Indiana at Michigan 3 30 PM KGAN Georgia Tech at North Carolina 7 PM FSC college golf Mercedes Championships 6 PM ESPN pro hockey Avalanche at Blackhawks 7 PM ESPN2
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Drake College Family Ties Highlight Local Connections
Drake College figures reference a Cedar Rapids based family including wife Kim, parents Dave and Julie, sister Maria, and brother Gabe. The note outlines family linkage to the college in 1998 context, indicating enduring local ties.
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Zach Johnson Makes PGA Tour Debut With Cedar Rapids Backing
Zach Johnson tees off in the Sony Open in Hawaii as a new PGA Tour member. Local support from Cedar Rapids, including wallets and hearts, has driven his rise from City Amateur to the Greater Cedar Rapids Open and Drake University to the world stage.
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Panthers Rally Past Rams In Double OT Thriller
In a dramatic playoff classic in St. Louis, the Carolina Panthers erased an 11-point lead in the final 2:39 and beat the Rams 29-23 in double overtime. Steve Smith caught a 69-yard TD pass from Jake Delhomme, lifting Carolina to the NFC championship game.
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Alford vows lineup shakeup after Hawkeyes rout by Northwestern
Iowa coach Steve Alford fumed after a 77-68 home defeat to Northwestern on Letterman's Day. The Hawkeyes committed 21 turnovers, shot poorly from the line, and allowed 52.7 percent shooting, dropping to 8-4 overall and 1-1 in the league.
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