Wisconsin extends coach Bret Bielema contract
Wisconsin announces an extension of Bret Bielema’s contract through January 31, 2015 after the Badgers finished 10-3 and ranked 16th, with 38-14 over four years and a Champs Sports Bowl win over Miami. The team returns 10 offensive and six defensive starters. The NFL divisional round drew 33 million average viewers per game, Cowboys-Vikings topping at 37.7 million.
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Trainer admits steroid supply to McGwire in ESPN excerpt
In Bristol Connecticut a trainer who admitted supplying Jose Canseco with steroids now says he also gave performance enhancing drugs to Mark McGwire. Curtis Wenzlaff, arrested in 1992 for steroid distribution, told ESPN Outside the Lines that McGwire aimed to get bigger faster stronger. The show airs at 8 a.m. Sunday.
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Hawkeyes blank Michigan in Big Ten wrestling dual
Top-ranked Iowa stunned Michigan 36-0 in Ann Arbor as five Hawkeyes earned bonus points. Brent Metcalf posted a technical fall at 149 pounds while Matt McDonough 125 Montel Marion 141 Aaron Janssen 157 and Phil Kip Keddy 184 added major decisions.
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Staiger bolts and Colvin returns to ISU basketball
Iowa State coach Greg McDermott faces a lineup crunch after Lucca Staiger left for Germany and Chris Colvin returned early from a suspension. Colvin played 10 minutes in a 78-71 loss to Texas Tech as ISU weighs roles ahead of a 1 pm matchup with No. 3 Kansas. Staiger's departure and Boozer knee injury left ISU with seven scholarship players.
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Henton Proves Glue Guy In Linn-Mar Win
Linn-Mar Lions beat Cedar Rapids Washington 46 33 as Jody Henton, praised for top defensive work on Josh Oglesby, made back to back hustle plays in the fourth quarter. Henton grabbed seven rebounds and fueled a late surge to seal the MVC Valley Division victory.
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Seminary calls A's prospect Grant Desme to priesthood
Oakland Athletics prospect Grant Desme is retiring from baseball to enter the priesthood. The 23 year old outfielder, a 2009 AFL MVP and former Cal Poly star, posted strong minor league totals before choosing a ten year seminary path and a Catholic priesthood.
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Jets rookie Sanchez channels Roy Hobbs in AFC title run
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez wore a Wonderboy shirt with a lightning bolt at a news conference as New York readies for the AFC championship at Indianapolis. He said he wanted luck and fun as the team embraces superstition during the playoff surge. Rex Ryan noted other teams also market AFC title gear.
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