Roethlisberger suspension trimmed to four games
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell lowered Ben Roethlisberger suspension from six to four games after a meeting in New York. The Steelers quarterback may return October 17 against Cleveland if he continues to follow the league's personal conduct program. He faced a Georgia sexual assault accusation in March but was not charged.
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Commentary on college football grand, corrupt, beloved
The piece reflects on college football evolving from a mom and pop sport to a Fortune 500 enterprise with vast spending and commercialization. It contrasts indoor facilities and big video boards with nostalgic imagery, stresses ongoing issues like budgets and agents, yet ends with a stubborn love for the game and its rivalries.
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Venus Williams advances as Nadal triumphs in tough match
Venus Williams, the No. 3 seed, defeated Mandy Minella 6-2 6-1 to reach the U.S. Open fourth round in New York. Rafael Nadal edged a spirited challenge from Denis Istomin 6-2 7-6 7-5, showcasing his class. Duke's Kyle Singler undergoes knee arthroscopy and faces a late preseason return. Dallas trades Patrick Crayton and Pat McQuistan for future considerations. Mississippi's Jeremiah Masoli cleared to play one day before season start. Tar Heels' Marvin Austin subpoenaed amid NCAA probe. 13 players did not travel to Atlanta for opener vs LSU.
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MSU guard Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving
Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving with sentencing set for December 20. He was originally charged with operating while intoxicated after being stopped early Monday near the East Lansing campus.
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Broncos tailback turnstile spins as injuries mount
NFL reports LenDale White is out for the season after rupturing his Achilles at Minnesota on Thursday night. Byron Leftwich may miss the first month with a knee strain, leaving Pittsburgh with Dixon and Batch for the Sept 12 opener. Browns rookie Montario Hardesty suffers season ending knee tear in NFL debut.
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Morgan suspension for eight games in Marlins brawl
Nyjer Morgan of the Nationals receives an eight game ban after involvement in a benches clearing altercation with the Florida Marlins. Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox undergoes season ending surgery on a broken bone in his left foot.
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Johnson Day lead as Woods struggles in rain shortened round
Zach Johnson and Jason Day opened with an 8 under 63 to grab a share of the first round lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton Mass. Tiger Woods slipped early with two bogeys, then rain and more bogeys left him at 72 and below the projected cut.
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Suh Fined 7500 for Roughing the Passer in Exhibition
New York Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $7,500 by the NFL on Friday for a roughing the passer penalty against Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme during an exhibition game.
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Giants acquire Rosenfels and Reynaud from Vikings
The New York Giants obtained quarterback Sage Rosenfels and running back Darius Reynaud from the Minnesota Vikings for undisclosed draft picks. Minnesota will receive a pick next year and a conditional selection in 2012.
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Kansas University two day sports calendar overview
Kansas University events listed for a two day period include football against NDSU at 6 p.m. volleyball versus Chattanooga at 1 p.m. cross country at Rim Rock Farm 9 a.m. Sunday soccer at Illinois State 1 p.m. men’s golf at Turning Stone and Free State High cross country at Aquinas Invitational plus Royals games against Detroit at 7:10 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. at Kansas City venues.
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KU Sports Editors and Voices In Daily Email Contact
Sports editors Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock along with Gary Bedore Matt Tait and KU writers coordinate coverage for Kansas basketball and football. The email chain outlines contacts for direct story assignment and source requests.
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Quote about purple dinosaur eases Favre comparison
NBC host Jay Leno quips on Brett Favre as a purple dinosaur rival. Dan Marino becomes second QB with 300 TD passes as Miami thumps New England 39 35. Argentina shocks U S 87 80 in World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis ending a 59 game U S unbeaten streak with NBA players.
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