Bears reward Lovie Smith with four year contract extension
The Associated Press reports the Chicago Bears signed coach Lovie Smith to a four year deal through 2011 and extended general manager Jerry Angelo to 2013. Smith led the team to a 15-4 record and an NFC title before a Super Bowl loss to the Colts. The article notes salary figures and previous talks, plus other offseason moves around NFL teams.
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Jenks leaves spring game with shoulder tightness
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks exited Chicago’s opening spring training tilt against Colorado after nine pitches due to tightness in his right shoulder. He blamed a late extension/arm action and said there is no pain, expecting evaluation but not expecting missed games.
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Indians pondering rotation depth and mix for 2007 season
Cleveland’s Wedge touted a deep pitching staff led by CC Sabathia and Jake Westbrook as the rotation blends youth and experience. Sabathia will start the opener in Chicago on April 2, with Westbrook following. Carmona and Miller remain top prospects at Triple-A Buffalo ready to step in if needed.
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College action sought on black coaches in football
The hearing before Congress and NCAA leaders pressed for remedies to expand black head coaches in college football. Revered figures urged use of Title VII measures, with critics noting few black coaches across divisions and calling for stronger incentives or legal action to break entrenched hiring networks.
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Heatley Leads Senators to 2-0 Win Over Hurricanes
Dany Heatley scored his 88th goal and Ray Emery stopped 27 shots for a 2-0 Ottawa victory over Carolina in Ottawa, extending the Senators’ dynamic run to three straight wins and a three-point edge in the East. Jason Spezza assisted on Ottawa’s second tally as the team moved within five points of Pittsburgh for fourth in the conference.
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