Moore Achieves 2nd Unanimous AP Preseason All America Honor
Maya Moore of UConn becomes the second player to earn two unanimous AP preseason All America selections. She led UConn to a 39 0 run last season and remains No 1 in the preseason poll. Teammate Brittney Griner and Stanford’s Nnemkadi Ogwumike also earn spots on the team.
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World Series memories shape Giants Rangers clash in 2010 season
A retrospective by a Tribune writer recalls the 2010 postseason from Arlington and Citizens Bank Park, praising Roy Halladay’s no hitter, Bruce Bochy’s managing, Cody Ross’s clutch hitting, and Brian Wilson’s saves. It highlights the Rangers’ Game 5 win over the Rays and the overall smooth, storied playoff run.
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Big East to expand football to ten teams
The Big East presidents voted to raise football members to 10 at a Philadelphia meeting. Commissioner Marinotto said candidates will be evaluated, but no timetable was given as eight football teams currently compete in the 16-member conference.
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George Washington women basketball player identifies as male
Kye Allums, formerly Kay Kay, a transgender member of George Washington's women basketball team, says he will live as a male student and will not pursue medical or drug protocols while a student athlete. The university, team officials, and coaches voiced support for his decision.
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Grizzlies sign Conley to multi year contract extension
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley agreed to a five year contract reportedly worth 40 million with incentives possible. The team announced the deal after NBA approval on Tuesday, following a Monday deadline.
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Brewers Hire Roenicke As New Manager
Milwaukee Brewers select Los Angeles Angels bench coach Ron Roenicke as their forthcoming manager with a formal announcement expected this week. Separately Edwin Rodriguez to remain Marlins manager. Padres exercise Adrian Gonzalez option for 2011. Omar Vizquel signs one year deal with White Sox.
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Merriman waived by Chargers after IR stint
San Diego Chargers officially cut outside linebacker Shawne Merriman three weeks after placing him on injured reserve for a minor injury. The team had said they would release him once healthy. In other NFL news, JaMarcus Russell worked out with the Washington Redskins a few days after Donovan McNabb was benched in a loss to Detroit.
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World Series TV ratings match record low
Ratings for this year's World Series tied the all time low with an average 8.4 rating and 14 share across five games as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Texas Rangers. The series matched the 2008 Phillies Rays outcome, with Game 5 suspended and completed after rain delays. Ratings were down 28 percent from last year's Yankees Phillies series which averaged 11.7/19.
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Kansas volleyball game vs Nebraska on Friday evening
Two day sports calendar notes a 6:30 p.m. volleyball match between Kansas and Nebraska at Free State High in Lawrence. Kansas University schedules two-day events with volleyball listed as today and other sports noted.
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Online Blogs Highlight Big 12 Coverage
Journal World staff point readers to online only content at Ijworld and KUSports. It emphasizes conference chatter and Eric Sorrentino’s Big 12 blog for deeper analysis and updates.
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KU Football News by Keegan and Hartsock
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Leno Covers Oakland 59 Points Against Broncos
NBC host Jay Leno discusses Oakland scoring 59 points in a game against the Denver Broncos. The segment focuses on the high-scoring effort and its impact on the matchup and broadcast appeal.
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