Three baseball skippers get axed
New York Mets fire manager Jerry Manuel and general manager Omar Minaya after a fourth straight playoff miss. Ken Macha is dismissed by Milwaukee after back to back losing seasons since 2008. John Russell out in Pittsburgh after 299 defeats in three seasons, Pirates endure a franchise record 18th straight losing year. Dusty Baker extends with Cincinnati. Kirk Gibson named permanent Arizona manager. Jerry Dipoto moves to VP scouting under Kevin Towers.
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Commentary: Disorder in football universe
A Los Angeles Times commentary laments the chaotic college football season, praising the sport's unpredictability. It recalls UCLA's near miss with Washington State, LSU's sideline chaos under Les Miles, and the evolving AP poll as major teams stumble. It questions the SEC and Oregon’s reactions, noting wild, contradictory results across conferences.
Roethlisberger Holmes back from suspensions in NFL week
Roethlisberger and Holmes return from four game suspensions joining seven players with bans ending. Cushing McBath and James also among suspended linebackers. Holmes traded to the Jets, LenDale White out for season, Nelson sidelined. Roethlisberger recalls watching Steelers win.
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Vick rib injury hits Eagles after warning from Jackson
Michael Vick suffered a rib cartilage injury after a prior warning from DeSean Jackson who urged him to avoid taking big hits. If he misses Philadelphia at San Francisco, Kevin Kolb could reclaim the starting QB role. Other notes include Jay Cutler’s concussion prognosis, Terrence McGee’s two week absence, Steve Smith’s ankle sprain, Morgan Burnett out for season, and Jules Tucker placed on injured reserve.
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MSU Coach Mark Dantonio Released From Hospital
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was discharged after treatment for a leg blood clot found after heart attack surgery. He missed two games and may return for the No. 17 Spartans at No. 18 Michigan, depending on his doctor’s green light.
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Contador Doping Allegations Surround Tour Victory
The New York Times reports Alber Contador had eight times the allowed level of a chemical linked to doping in this year’s Tour de France, which he won for the third time. A July 20 urine sample revealed a plasticizer from intravenous bags used in endurance blood transfusions. clenbuterol followed on July 21. Contador faces provisional suspension by the UCI and denies doping, attributing clenbuterol to contaminated meat.
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Bulls extend Noah on multiyear deal
The Chicago Bulls announced a multiyear extension for Joakim Noah, rumored at five years with about $11 million per season with incentives. Carlos Boozer will undergo surgery for a broken fifth metatarsal, sidelining him for roughly eight weeks.
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Two Day Sports Calendar at Free State High
Kansas University Free State High schedules a soccer clash with Shawnee Mission North at 6 30 p m and a Wednesday golf tournament at Olathe East starting at noon.
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Kansas sports editors and contact list update
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