Expansion of MLB playoffs eyed for 2012 season
Commissioner Bud Selig expects an expanded playoff format with a second wild card per league and a one game wild card playoff. MLB and the players union have agreed to break ties on the field and plan to decide by March 1 whether the change starts this year, with teams chasing division titles as the priority.
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NFL chief says recession boosts TV viewership
New York NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told CBS on 60 Minutes that the recession has expanded TV audiences for NFL games after last weekend’s conference championships drew nearly 60 million viewers. He warned the league must entice fans back to stadiums for live experience.
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Dolphins hire Sherman as offensive coordinator and Coyle to lead defense
NFL: Miami Dolphins appoint Jim Sherman as offensive coordinator following his prior work with Mike Sherman in Green Bay. Kevin Coyle named defensive coordinator as Sherman brings extensive coaching experience. Sherman arrives from Texas A M where he spent four seasons as head coach.
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Browns hire ex Vikings coach Brad Childress as OC
Cleveland announces the hiring of Brad Childress as offensive coordinator under Pat Shurmur. Childress, who coached the Vikings for five seasons before a 2010 firing, will join Shurmur’s staff and previously worked seven seasons with Andy Reid in Philadelphia.
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Woods two back after 69 at Abu Dhabi Championship
Tiger Woods moved into contention in the Abu Dhabi Championship by shooting a 3-under 69 in the second round, finishing two behind leader Thorbjorn Olesen who carded 67 to reach 7 under. Matteo Manassero of Italy and Gareth Maybin of Northern Ireland were one stroke back.
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Stanley Holds One Shot Lead At Farmers Insurance Open
Stanley shot a four under 68 on Torrey Pines South to lead the Farmers Insurance Open by one stroke over Brandt Sne deker. He recovered from a double bogey after overstepping the 14th green and added five birdies, while Gary Wood land carded a 72 for 2 under, 12 behind.
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Djokovic Reaches Australian Open Final in Five Set Win
Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray 6-3 3-6 6-7 6-1 7-5 in a late semifinal to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, renewing the 2011 Melbourne Park final rivalry with Rafael Nadal. Separately, the U S women’s soccer team clinches Olympic berth with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Vancouver.
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Kansas Sports Calendar Highlights Today
Kansas University hosts several games including men's basketball at Iowa State at 1 p.m. and women's basketball at Baylor at 7 p.m. Other events feature Girls basketball at Firebird Winter Classic, wrestling at Osawatomie Inc and Olathe North, and a Seabury doubleheader at University Academy Tournament along with Veritas Christian games versus Midland Adventist.
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Commentary on Paterno flaws and legacy in Penn State case
The Oakland Tribune weighs Joe Paterno as a flawed yet good man noting his long Penn State tenure and 409 wins while condemning his limited response to the Sandusky child abuse case. It questions loyalty over duty, citing Paterno delaying action and moving Sandusky rather than confronting misconduct. The piece argues belief in Paterno’s character should not obscure moral failings.
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Ex Jayhawk Nash Dies at 62 After Stroke
Aubrey Nash former starting guard for Kansas University's 1971 Final Four team has died at 62 after a Friday stroke. The DeMatha High School alum was an all American in multiple sports at Hyattsville Maryland in the 1960s and was selected by the Baltimore Bullets in the 14th round of the 1972 NBA Draft. He later worked as a bus resource representative for Prince George's County.
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