Favre Mulls Retirement Again for Vikings in Minnesota
NFL star Brett Favre tells teammates he plans to retire after 19 seasons. Vikings coach Brad Childress calls the situation fluid while Favre’s left ankle recovery and surgery outcomes delay any official decision. Teammates express both love for him and uncertainty until the retirement becomes official.
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Big Ten braces for Nebraska impact in future schedule
At Big Ten media day in Chicago, coaches and officials debated expansion including a possible Huskers Badgers season finale. Nebraska joins a 12 team league with talks of a nine game schedule and a potential championship game next season, while Notre Dame’s future remains uncertain. Nebraska’s rivalries and market size raise questions about TV exposure and conference balance as Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State potential matchups surface.
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Lions sign Suh to five year contract with $40 million guaranteed
Ndamukong Suh agreed to terms on a five year deal with Detroit worth $40 million guaranteed and up to $68 million total, aimed at bolstering a weak defense. The announcement came as negotiations continued, with details shared by a source familiar with talks.
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Phillies place Ryan Howard on 15-day DL with ankle sprain
The Phillies sidelined All-Star first baseman Ryan Howard for at least 15 days with a moderate sprain of his left ankle. Howard, who led the NL with 81 RBIs, was placed on the disabled list Tuesday as injuries continue to strike Philadelphia.
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Cuban Ryan Bid War Sparks Texas Sports Auction
In Fort Worth Texas the Texas Rangers go to auction in federal bankruptcy court with Mark Cuban opposing a group led by Rangers president Nolan Ryan and attorney Chuck Greenberg. The sale is among the most contentious in U S sports history.
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Jolly agrees to settlement in drug charge case
Houston suspended Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly reached a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid trial on a felony drug charge. He will receive pretrial diversion with the charge dismissed in a year if he stays out of trouble, completes 160 hours of community service, and delivers 10 talks about the dangers of drug use to children and others.
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Prosecution rests in Pitino extortion trial in Louisville
Prosecutors closed their case against Karen Cunagin Sypher who sought millions from basketball coach Rick Pitino in exchange for silence about a 2003 sexual encounter in a Louisville restaurant. After seven days and 21 witnesses, Sypher’s defense was set to begin.
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Royals Two Day Sports Calendar Opens in Oakland
The two day sports calendar lists events in Oakland California starting at 2 35 p m local time today. The entry names the Royals and notes a 2 35 p m start in Oakland California.
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Online Only Content Teases From Journal-World Staff
A note directs readers to Ijworld.com and KUSports.com for online exclusive material from the Journal-World staff. It mentions Conference Chatter and Eric Sorrentino's Big 12 blog, inviting readers to explore weblogs for deeper sports coverage.
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