BYU to go independent in football for 2011 12 season
BYU will leave the Mountain West Conference to play football as an independent while joining the West Coast Conference for other sports in 2011 2012. The moves were announced in simultaneous releases and details promised at a news conference. Also, Mark Ingram will miss Alabama's opener with San Jose State after a knee injury and arthroscopic procedure. Saban expects a full recovery in a short time and will manage the period week to week.
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Tina Charles Wins WNBA Rookie of the Year for Sun
Connecticut Sun rookie Tina Charles, dominant at 6-foot-4 from UConn, earned the WNBA Rookie of the Year after earlier being named women's college player of the year. She averaged over 15 points and about 12 rebounds per game, setting a season rebounding record and earning rookie of the month honors each month.
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Chelios Retires After 26 NHL Seasons
Chris Chelios, 48, ends a 26 year NHL career and three Stanley Cups. In Detroit he announced retirement at a news conference and said he has dreaded this day. He will become an adviser with the Red Wings after a career with Montreal Chicago Detroit and Atlanta.
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Ramirez joins White Sox after Dodgers waiver claim
Manny Ramirez smiles at a Cleveland news conference as coach Joey Cora interprets his arrival. The White Sox acquired Ramirez from the Los Angeles Dodgers via waivers on Monday in a major trade shift.
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Fab Five member Scheuerman dies at 76 in Denver
Milton Scheuerman, part of Iowa's Fabulous Five and longtime coach, died of cancer at home in Denver at 76. A two year starter, he helped Iowa win back-to-back Big Ten titles and reach the Final Four in the mid-1950s before coaching six seasons and having his No. 46 retired.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face uncertain backfield for opener
Iowa Coach expected to lean on running backs Adam Robinson Jewel Hampton and Wegher after suspensions and departures. Vandervelde notes faith as coping. Wegher left team Aug 7 and Hampton suspended for Saturday’s opener.
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Eastern Illinois at Iowa kickoff set for Saturday at 11
Eastern Illinois visits Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City with a 11 am kickoff on Saturday. The Hawkeyes hold a 0-0 mark while Eastern Illinois is 1-0. no betting line listed. The game airs on the Big Ten Network from Iowa City.
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Helmetless Hawkeye lineman injured in dawn collision
Iowa offensive lineman Josh Koeppel, described as tough, was hit by a pickup at Burlington and Gilbert streets in Iowa City while riding a small motorcycle. He sustained scrapes and soreness but was released from the hospital. Coach Kirk Ferentz eyed James Ferentz to start at center.
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