McGwire admits steroid use during 1998 homer spree
Mark McGwire revealed in a statement to the AP that he used steroids on and off for nearly a decade, including the 1998 season when he hit 70 home runs. He expressed deep regret, said he took HGH, and noted injuries that influenced his decision to return to baseball.
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Rangers Sign Guerrero To One Year Deal
Vladimir Guerrero and the Texas Rangers agreed to a one year contract with a mutual option for 2011 after Guerrero passed a physical. Texas held a news conference to introduce the new designated hitter as Guerrero joins a lineup trying to close the gap with the Angels.
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Carroll leaves USC to rejoin NFL for Seahawks
USC coach Pete Carroll accepts a return to the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks ending his nine year Trojan tenure. Barkley notes quarterback coach Jeremy Bates will also depart. Carroll cites the challenge and highest level of competition as the lure despite USC’s NCAA cloud and 9-4 season.
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Lowe Named WAC Women Basketball Player of the Week
NM State junior guard Jasmine Lowe earned Verizon Wireless WAC Player of the Week after leading the Aggies to a road win at Boise State and a home victory over Hawaiʻi. The San Francisco native averaged 21.5 points on 57 percent shooting with 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 2-0 WAC play, as NM State extended its win streak to six.
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Jayson Williams Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault
Former NBA star Jayson Williams admitted to aggravated assault and faced a minimum 18 month prison term for the 2002 death of Costas Christofi after a gun handling incident in his New Jersey home. He agreed to a plea that sets 18 months to five years in state prison with parole eligibility after 18 months.
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