Oden undergoes knee surgery ending Blazers rookie season
Portland center Greg Oden, the first overall pick, had exploratory knee surgery that revealed microfracture, sidelining him for the season. Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard said Oden and his mother Zoe apologized repeatedly as he left surgery. He’ll be on crutches up to eight weeks with a six to twelve month recovery window. Oden averaged 15.7 points and 9.6 rebounds per game as a freshman at Ohio State.
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McLaren hit with record $100 million fine in espionage scandal
The World Motor Sport Council fined McLaren $100 million and stripped its constructors points after allegations the team used leaked Ferrari data. Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso escaped punishment, but the espionage scandal jeopardizes McLaren's lead in the drivers' standings amid claims of team order abuse.
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West Virginia 4th-Ranked Rolls Past Maryland 31 14
No. 4 West Virginia defeated Maryland 31 14 as Steve Slaton rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns and Noel Devine added 125 yards on his first three carries. Devine set up Slaton's second score with a 31 yard run to the Maryland 1 early in the third quarter.
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Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive line anchors strong start
Harold Dalton describes Iowa's defensive line lifting the team as the Hawkeyes win with a relentless rush. Bryan Mattison Kenny Iwebema Mitch King and Matt Kroul pace a shutout run defense while Iwebema earns Big Ten special teams honors after two blocked kicks against Syracuse.
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Cyclones pair Bass and Robinson spark running game
Iowa State hopes its revamped ground attack led by J J Bass and Alexander Robinson carries the offense in the Iowa game at Jack Trice Stadium. Bass rushed 133 yards in the debut and Robinson provides a quick complement as the two form a dangerous backfield duo.
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Principals on Opposing Sides in Washington Kennedy Clash
In Cedar Rapids the Washington and Kennedy high schools meet for a Mississippi Valley Conference game at Kingston Stadium. The spectacle centers on underclassmen Keenan Davis Andre Dawson Wyatt Suess for Washington and seniors Timmy Johnson Guy Martino Will Morio for Kennedy. The two school principals also attend as fans and share a 24 year marriage, balancing their roles with their children and athletics. Ralph Playman, principal of Washington, 63, has led the school 27 years. Mary Wilcynski, Kennedy principal, 56, starts her 11th year in January.
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