Cubs promote Quade to manager after interim stint
Cubs pick Mike Quade to lead the team amid a reshuffled coaching staff. He signed a two year contract with a 2013 option after a 24 13 finish as interim manager following Lou Piniellas departure. Ted Lilly joined the Dodgers on a three year 33 million deal.
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Boise State in good company and the BCS questions
The Boise State win over San Jose State exposes flaws in the BCS system and its emphasis on conference strength. The piece argues that scheduling weakness inflates perception, notes Utah and Oklahoma, and contrasts with Butler’s basketball rise, concluding Boise State’s merit remains debated due to its perceived opponents.
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Seau released from hospital after cliff crash in Carlsbad
Former NFL star Junior Seau, a 12 time Pro Bowl linebacker, was released from Scripps La Jolla Hospital about 11 a.m. Tuesday after a seaside cliff plunge in his SUV in Carlsbad. Police cited minor injuries and an arrest hours earlier for domestic violence. no drugs or alcohol were involved per investigators.
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Gibson S famous 1988 World Series bat goes to auction
Dodgers legend Kirk Gibson will auction the bat used in his dramatic ninth inning homer along with the World Series trophy and MVP award. Proceeds benefit the Kirk Gibson Foundation supporting Michigan State athletics and scholarships at two Michigan high schools. Gibson, now Diamondbacks manager, cites a warehouse full of keepsakes as the reason to part with them.
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Toms Leads PGA Grand Slam At Port Royal In Bermuda
David Toms fired a 4 under 67 to take a one stroke lead over Ernie Els after the opening day of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf at Port Royal. Port Royal hosts the event featuring four major champions with replacements Oosthuizen and Mickelson missing. Martin Kaymer struggled as the last place finisher while Graeme McDowell posted a 72.
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Williams sisters withdraw from season after tendon tear
Serena Williams says she re torn the tendon in her right foot and will miss the WTA Championships in Doha and the Fed Cup final in San Diego. Venus Williams also sits out for the year with a knee injury. Williams previously had surgery in New York after an earlier July repair.
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Rivers declares cancer-free after throat lesion check
Celtics coach Doc Rivers announced he is cancer-free after a biopsy on a throat spot found three weeks ago. He said tests showed no cancer remaining and expressed gratitude and confidence about continuing with the team for a long time.
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League bans jumpy shoes and all spring-enhanced sneakers
The NBA prohibited players from wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs Concept 1 sneakers that claim to boost vertical leap. The league cited rules against footwear that provides an undue competitive advantage, noting the $300 shoes use a spring-based system to lift players.
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Tough Tour route revealed for 2011 cycling race
Tour de France organizers unveiled a route featuring six high mountain stages and four hilltop finishes in Paris with Alberto Contador as the likely favorite if his provisional doping suspension is cleared. Contador skipped the presentation at the Palais des Congres as the course was revealed.
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Two-Day Sports Calendar Highlights for Kansas University
Volleyball vs Texas at Free State High 6 30 p m. Gymnastics at Sunflower League Olathe North 5 30 p m. Volleyball vs Lawrence 6 p m Football at Olathe North ODAC 7 p m. Lawrence High Tansy 10 Day Volleyball at Free State 6 p m Soccer vs Shawnee Heights 7 p m.
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Upset World Series Win Sparks Historic Reds Victory
The Cincinnati Reds toppled the Oakland Athletics 2-1 to clinch the World Series in four games. In 2004 the Red Sox erased a 3-0 deficit to beat the Yankees 10-3 in Game 7, becoming the first major league team to overcome such a series gap.
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