Big East split becomes official with seven schools leaving
The Big East formalized a breakup with seven Catholic member schools forming a basketball centric conference and keeping the Big East name. The football members receive about $100 million in a deal, while Connecticut remains to join a new league likely named America 12 Conference.
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Titans rout Cavalry to stay unbeaten in IFL
Cedar Rapids Titans dominated the Wyoming Cavalry 54 to 12 at the Ice Arena. QB Barney O’Donnell struggled as Cedar Rapids’ defense piled up six sacks and held Wyoming to 89 yards. Charles McCullum and Laron Council each produced scores as the Titans improved to 4-0.
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Yankees face rough spring as injuries sap lineup
The New York Yankees endure a troubled spring training with Alex Rodriguez absent and Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira sidelined. Relief pitcher David Robertson is limited by a sore shoulder and GM Brian Cashman breaks his leg skydiving. CC Sabathia laments the injuries as the team sits 3-10 in exhibitions.
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Free agency frenzy to open next Tuesday across NFL
NFL teams plan to spend under a 123 million salary cap as free agency begins next Tuesday. Green Bay and Pittsburgh may stay quiet while top receivers Jennings and Wallace seek big deals elsewhere. The market features Joe Flacco’s 120.6 million six year contract, with many players expected to chase high pay but risk burnout risks noted by experts.
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