Baseball tightens steroid testing program in MLB
Major League Baseball and the union approved a tougher steroid testing plan with first-time offenders suspended 10 days and year-round random testing. The agreement, praised as historic, introduces escalating penalties from 10 days to a full year for multiple positives, includes offseason testing, bans on diuretics and many steroids, and adds growth hormone to the banned list.
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Playoffs hinge on QBs Pennington and Roethlisberger
Jets QB Chad Pennington and Steelers rookie Ben Roethlisberger loom as the deciding factors in a postseason duel. Roethlisberger, amid a franchise tying 14 game win streak, faces pressure to beat a defense focused on stopping the run. Pennington, after rotator cuff downtime, rebounded with a 279 yard, two TD performance to push the Jets forward.
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Duke handles N C State despite injuries in second half
Duke relied on Sheldon Williams and DeMarcus Nelson as Shavlik Randolph and Reggie Love sat out. Williams scored 22 and took over late, while J J Redick and Daniel Ewing added key points as Duke (12-0, 2-0 ACC) pulled away in the second half.
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Exotic fish tournament with no rules and creel limit
The Native Fish Conservancy hosts its first national exotic fishing tournament in April with no creel limit and minimal rules. Teams of up to three, including at least one Conservancy member, pay $15 to enter and prizes go to the most exotics caught in Carp and Non Carp Exotic categories.
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UMKC Tops Valparaiso in Mid-Continent Thriller
UMKC defeated Valparaiso 84-78 as Mike English scored 26 and Carlton Aaron 20. UMKC led for good after Aaron's jumper at 13:44 remained and stretched the margin to eight at several points, marking the 15th lead change of the game.
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Appanoose Tops Pomona to Reach Boys Semifinals
The Sunflower League tournament tipped off four days late at Appanoose where the host boys defeated Pomona 44 to 29 to move into the semifinals. Bryant Harmon led with 16 points, Cody Miller 15, and Chris Mills eight as Appanoose rose to 5-3.
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