Chiefs extend LB Siler after Achilles setback
Kansas City signs Brandon Siler to a one year extension after missing all of 2010 with a torn Achilles. The former Florida standout had 12 starts in 58 games with San Diego, and will compete for middle linebacker duties alongside Derrick Johnson as the Chiefs rebuild their defense.
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Penn State legacy tainted by SMU Death Penalty tale
Penn State players reflect on the SMU football Death Penalty and its lasting shadow. The Cotton Bowl matchup against Houston frames a program haunted by a scandal that reshaped how the nation views college football ethics.
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White Sox trade Quentin to hometown Padres in swap
San Diego lands All-Star outfielder Carlos Quentin from the Chicago White Sox, sending minor leaguers Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez to Chicago. Padres GM Josh Byrnes seizes chance to boost offense while Quentin returns home. White Sox had acquired Castro and Hernandez in the deal.
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NFL Vikes Sapp cited for fifth degree assault
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp was cited for fifth degree assault and careless driving after a confrontation at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. Police say he and his 11 year old son tried to enter via a closed entrance. he left the boy with a security guard while he said he needed to work.
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Blue Jays sign Laffey and three others to minor league deals
Toronto signs lefty Aaron Laffey to a minor league contract and invites him to spring training after a 3-2 record and 3.88 ERA in 47 relief appearances last season. Also adding right-handers Jerry Gil Garret Mack and Robert Coello and shortstop Brian Bocock to minor league deals and spring camp. London notes Andy Murray hires eight time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl as coach.
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Chiefs put Battle on IR before finale with Denver
Kansas City Chiefs place running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and promote Shaun Draughn to the active roster ahead of the season finale against Denver. Battle wore a walking boot and did not practice after a foot injury suffered in last Sunday's overtime loss to Oakland that ended KC’s playoff chances.
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Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney wins Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who led the Tigers to 10 wins and an ACC title over Virginia Tech, is named the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year. The award honors the highest ideals on and off the field and Swinney is a unanimous recipient.
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Bowl games and dates listed for major college football
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Hawks in the NBA and Sideline Report featured online
Online blogs from Journal-World staff highlight former Kansas Jayhawks in the NBA with Hawks in the NBA and Sideline Report. The Hawks NBA blog tracks ex Jayhawks at the next level, while Sideline Report offers Jesse Newell’s one-on-one interviews with KU athletes.
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Email contacts for Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Matt Tait and Gary Bedore for KU men basketball and KU football at ljworld.com and ijworld.com providing newsroom staff access.
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Rose Bowl and Bowl Historic Highlights Across Years
A compressed record of notable college football bowl moments from 1934 to 2011 highlighting upsets, championships, and record performances. Notable entries include 1934 Stanford upset by Columbia, 1991 Georgia Tech over Nebraska, 1993 Alabama and Florida State bowl runs, 1999 Ron Dayne’s four touchdowns for Wisconsin, 2006 Doug Flutie’s rare drop kick, and 2011 TCU’s Rose Bowl win.
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