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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

college football

twelve iowa players sent to hospital

Twelve Iowa players were recovering after being hospitalized with symptoms likely related to offseason workouts, the school said Tuesday.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette said the players have Rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle fibers that releases myoglobin into the bloodstream. This can affect the kidneys and be caused by excessive exercise.

The school said the players, admitted Monday night, were participating in NCAA-allowed workouts. It said the players, whom it would not identify, were safe and in stable condition.

School spokesman Steve Roe said privacy laws prevented further comment.

more colleges

Mountain West won't expand anymore

The Mountain West Conference won't expand further to include either Utah State or San Jose State. Its board of directors said the configuration established works best going forward. The decision disappointed Utah State, a member of the Western Athletic Conference.

The Mountain West will have eight members as of July, with BYU and Utah departing and Boise State joining TCU, New Mexico, UNLV, San Diego State, Colorado State, Wyoming and Air Force. In July 2012, it will have 10 teams as TCU departs and Fresno and Nevada join in all sports and Hawaii joins in football.

Kansas: Former athletics director Lew Perkins agreed to pay a $4,000 fine to settle an ethics case over allegations he improperly accepted a gift of exercise equipment, but he did not acknowledge intentionally violating state law. Perkins left in September amid allegations he improperly accepted perks.

baseball

Yanks' Cashman: Jeter staying at shortstop

Clarifying comments he made at a breakfast Q&A with fans, Yankees GM Brian Cashman told New York's Newsday he doesn't plan to move shortstop Derek Jeter to the outfield.

At the breakfast, Cashman said, he answered a hypothetical question about which position Jeter would be more suited to play if he switches. Cashman said he believes Jeter would be better as an outfielder.

Signings: The Twins avoided arbitration when right-hander Kevin Slowey agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract. … The Astros and left-handed reliever Wandy Rodriguez and avoided arbitration and agreed on a three-year, $34 million contract, pending a Thursday physical

ET CETERA

soccer: Man United beat Blackpool 3-2 to stay unbeaten (14-0-9) in the English Premier League.

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