Ex KU QB Webb to Start for Colorado
Former Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb named Colorado starter. Webb, 6-1 205, started 19 KU games, threw 3079 yards with 20 TDs and 20 interceptions. CU coach Embree praised his decision making and quick grasp of the offense. Backup Connor Wood and Nick Hirschman have three years of eligibility.
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Carr bound to succeed in Dallas sports spotlight
Dallas columnist predicts Brandon Carr will meet Cowboys expectations as an NFL cornerback while highlighting Flint Michigan’s troubled history and its notable athletes. The piece ties Carr’s rise to a city that produced Heisman winner Mark Ingram and several NFL stars, underscoring Flint’s sports legacy amid urban decline.
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All-Star MVP Cabrera suspended for 50 games
San Francisco Giants star Melky Cabrera faces a 50 game ban after testing positive for testosterone. He leads the NL with 159 hits and is second in batting average. Cabrera apologized and accepts the penalty while Giants’ playoff hopes hang in the balance.
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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten out with spleen injury
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten sustained a slightly lacerated spleen in the preseason opener against Oakland. He will be inactive for days and is not expected to play in the next two games, aiming to heal before the season opener.
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LSU Receives Interest From 20 Football Programs for Mathieu
LSU says about 20 college programs have asked for permission to speak with All-America cornerback Tyrann Mathieu. Vice chancellor Herb Vincent notes LSU grants requests only to schools Mathieu has approved and cannot release names beyond McNeese State, which confirmed Mathieu visited its Lake Charles campus.
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College basketball recruit won’t join Indiana Hoosiers
Indianapolis prep star Ron Patterson will not play for Indiana after failing to meet academic requirements. Coach Tom Crean issued a supportive statement as Patterson transfers options to a four-year school, prep school, or junior college. Patterson averaged 18.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists at Broad Ripple High School and made the Indiana All-Star team.
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Nadal to miss U S Open due to knee tendinitis
Rafael Nadal, ranked third, withdraws from the U S Open with tendinitis after a Wimbledon loss and Olympic withdrawal. He notes sadness and thanks fans, including New Yorkers, in a social media post.
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Kansas Sports Calendar Featuring UCSB and Royals Night
Friday schedule includes Kansas University soccer vs. UC Santa Barbara at 5 p.m. and Royals home game against Oakland at 7 10 p.m. versus Chicago White Sox at 7 10 p.m. in a packed sports lineup for fans.
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Notable sports moments from the 1920s to 1954
A sweeping recap notes Ryan Lochte’s pool scandal remark and 1920 Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman’s fatal 1920 incident after being hit by Carl Mays. It also marks Sports Illustrated’s 1954 debut issue priced at 25 cents, featuring Eddie Mathews of the Braves at Milwaukee County Stadium with Wes Westrum and Augie Donatelli.
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