BALCO founder Victor Conte sentenced in doping scheme
Victor Conte, founder of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, received four months in prison and four months home confinement for running a scheme to provide undetectable banned drugs to pro athletes. Court records note BALCO counted stars such as Barry Bonds and Marion Jones among its clients.
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Torre expects to return as Yankees manager next season
Joe Torre said on Tuesday he still wants to manage the New York Yankees with two years left on his contract after meeting with owner George Steinbrenner in Tampa. The long-time skipper has led the club to four World Series titles.
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October Turns Hawkeyes Into October Supermen at Kinnick
Iowa has transformed from a 2-2 September start to 5-2 with a 3-1 Big Ten record, aiming for a third undefeated October in four seasons with Michigan visiting Kinnick Stadium. Players credit maturation of first-year performers and October timing, with Al bert Young and Matt Melloy noting players peak as the month progresses.
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Cyclones Bring Fresh Talent to Iowa State Basketball Roster
Iowa State coach Wayne Morgan unveils six new scholarship players for the 2005-06 season, including Farnold Degand and Jiri Hubalek, with veterans Shawn Taggart and Ross Marsden joining Curtis Stinson. The team faces updated rankings from national outlets as they aim to improve on last year’s NCAA second-round finish.
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Trosky Reflects On White Sox Ties And A Lost Big League Chance
Hal Trosky Jr. recalls his brief major league stint with the Chicago White Sox in 1958, returning to Cedar Rapids and a career in insurance. He reflects on era limitations, lingering Sox ties, and a missed chance for a longer big league run. The 69 year old notes his father Hal Trosky’s long MLB career and contemplates the realities of organized baseball.
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