Federal raid targets Bonds trainer’s relatives in tax probe
Federal agents searched the home of Madeleine Gestas and her daughter Nicole Anderson, wife of Greg Anderson the Bonds trainer, amid a tax investigation aimed at pressuring the trainer to testify in Bonds' upcoming trial. Bonds has pleaded not guilty to lying to a grand jury about PED use. Also, Jon Garland and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed on a one year deal with a club option for 2010 worth about seven million dollars, contingent on a physical.
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NASCAR faulted in deadly 2007 Florida plane crash
Investigators fault NASCAR for a tragic avoidable crash that killed five in 2007. The NTSB said NASCAR violated federal aviation rules by allowing a small corporate plane to fly again on July 10 2007 after an electrical problem was reported the day before.
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ISU Names Yancy McKnight Football Strength Coach
Iowa State announces Yancy McKnight, former Rice assistant, will join Paul Rhoads staff as football strength and conditioning coach. McKnight credited for Rice 10-3 2008 Texas Bowl run. confers Big 12 background and motivation expertise. AMES ISU volleyball signs Christy Johnson five year deal through 2013 with $750,000 total.
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Podolak to seek treatment halting Hawkeyes radio replacement
University of Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta said Ed Podolak is pursuing professional treatment and the search for his radio replacement is on hold. Podolak announced the decision after images surfaced from the Outback Bowl trip and will focus on his health and family.
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Williams advances to Australian Open final with Dementieva win
Serena Williams dominates Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena to reach the Australian Open final for the 10th Grand Slam title and fourth in Melbourne. Williams, two-time defending finalist, recovered from early deficits and finished with a late ace filled finish.
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Hawkeyes face Michigan State without Hamlin
Iowa relies on Megan Skouby as the inside presence with JoAnn Hamlin questionable due to a sprained left ankle. The Hawkeyes aim to extend a season high five game win streak while facing a Zone-heavy Spartans squad at Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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