QBs' vulnerability grows as injuries hit early season
AP analysis shows many programs from Air Force to Syracuse lost starters early, prompting emphasis on quarterback depth. Florida State uses GPS data to monitor workloads while Tennessee and others push backups into more reps. Coaches stress creating a clear offensive identity and ready-to-play backups after 2014 examples at Ohio State.
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Hope Solo suspended six months by U S Soccer
U S Soccer suspended goalkeeper Hope Solo for six months after she called Sweden a bunch of cowards following the Olympic quarterfinal loss. President Sunil Gulati said the remarks were unacceptable and violate national team conduct standards. Solo cannot be selected again until February.
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Feigen apologizes for Rio gas station incident and cover up
U S swimmer James Feigen admits omitting facts in his police statement about the Rio gas station dispute with teammates including Ryan Lochte. He says he and colleagues urinated behind the building and that a gun was pointed at them while they sat after a confrontation. Feigen paid a 10800 dollar passport fine and was questioned again after being pulled from a flights.
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Earnhardt to miss two more races due to concussion
Dale Earnhardt Jr will sit out at least two more races at Michigan and Darlington while doctors at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program evaluate his recovery. Hendrick Motorsports announced the status on Wednesday.
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Free State Fall Sports Jamboree and Local Games
Volleyball at Mississippi State and soccer against Colorado both start at 7 p.m. at local venues. Veritas Christian hosts KC East in football at 7 p.m. Royals play the Marlins at 6 10 p.m. then face the Red Sox in Boston at 6 10 p.m. Friday’s schedule showcases fall sports action.
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Latin D lsigny Wins International Trot In Record Margin
Latin D lsigny ridden by Jean Paul Andre scores a dominant seven length victory in the $250,000 International Trot setting a world record trot for 11 12 miles at 2 30. Speedy Scot and Noble Victory had shared the previous record of 2 31 2.
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