MLB to ban home plate collisions next season or by 2015
MLB plans a rule change to eliminate home plate collisions citing player safety and concussions. Sandy Alderson, rules committee chair, announced at winter meetings as instant replay expands to reduce blown calls. Pete Rose criticized the shift, recalling past incidents and arguing about the game's direction. The proposal awaits owners' approval at the January meeting in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Power conferences seek more autonomy for college sports
Five power conferences push for greater autonomy to fund athlete costs including stipends, amid fears among smaller schools that increased wealth would widen competitive gaps. NCAA leaders seek a governance overhaul with cautious optimism, while Sun Belt's Benson urges proper oversight and lasting change.
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Shanahan benches Griffin for Cousins as Redskins face Falcons
Washington coach Mike Shanahan announced Robe rt Griffin III would be inactive as Kirk Cousins starts at quarterback for the rest of the season. Griffin cited injury risk and off season development while the team sits at 3-10.
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Mets and Colon Reach Two Year deal for 20 Million
An anonymous source told The Associated Press that 18 game winner Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets have agreed to a two year 20 million contract. The deal awaits Colon passing a physical and is pending final completion.
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Seattle adds Hart Morrison to Mariners roster
Seattle Mariners reach a one year deal with Corey Hart and acquire Logan Morrison from the Miami Marlins in a trade that sends relief pitcher Carter Capps to Miami Morrison. Jose? Corey Hart and Logan Morrison join Robinson Cano in Seattle on a busy move season sources say the deal was confirmed Wednesday.
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Dodgers say Kemp not for trade as winter meetings conclude
Los Angeles Dodgers will not trade All-Star outfielder Matt Kemp. Agent Dave Stewart met with Dodgers GM Ned Colletti in Buena Vista Florida during the winter meetings and stated they are not moving him for the time being.
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Volleyball match at Los Angeles headlines Kansas calendar
The sports calendar lists Kansas University hosting volleyball as Washington visits Los Angeles for a 7 p.m. match. Free State High features Friday action.
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Ohio State guard Aaron Craft faced ice cream addiction reveal
Quote captures Aaron Craft acknowledging a daily ice cream habit after a roommate disclosed the issue. The discussion frames the guard’s flavor obsession as a humorous personal aside within sports chatter.
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Redskins win NFL title on late Baugh passes
In 1937 rookie Sammy Baugh threw 55, 78 and 33 yard TD passes in the second half to lift the Washington Redskins past the Chicago Bears 28-21 for the NFL championship. The milestone game stands as a landmark in league history.
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