Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.
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Florida, Oklahoma scoreless after 1st (AP)
Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks couldn't produce a point in the first quarter of the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida and Sam Bradford and No. 2 Oklahoma were scoreless after the first 15 minutes at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night. A matchup of two of the three highest scoring teams in the country -- they combined to average 99 points per game -- was controlled by the...
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GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)
Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.
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Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)
Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.
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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.
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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.
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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...
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Swimming information and tips for all levels, from novice through Olympian, water exerciser to triathlete, pool swimmer to English Channel crosser.
http://swimming.about.com/
Includes daily practice entries, training tips, polls, motivational areas, and a description and journal of Erin.
http://hchsswimstar.tripod.com/erinsswimsite
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Includes swimming news, records, stories, and junior science.
http://www.insweep.com/
International Swimming and Diving Championships and Games
Archive of medallists at major international swimming events (both long and short course). Includes diving, synchronized swimming and water polo.
http://www.gbrathletics.com/sport/swimming.htm
Or, "Don't Be a Fool at the Pool". Guidance on how to swim laps, especially in busy pools, without making enemies.
http://www.cartegic.com/pooletiquette.htm
Keep track of PB's, rankings, swimlog, and a forum.
http://www.mypbs.net/
Providing a training device and clinics to teach techniques for improving racing starts. Identifies elements of powerful starts and common mistakes.
http://www.quickgetaway.com/
Instruction on how to face water phobia, simply and safely, at home before learning to swim.
http://www.relaxnswim.com/
Springboard Diving for Beginners
Information on and about springboard diving. Includes history and development, news and organizations.
http://www.chelpers.net/diving4beginners/index.htm
Offers free clipart and graphics.
http://www.swimgraphics.com
Includes a large swimming library, art room, graphics gallery, and kids court.
http://www.swim-city.com
Offers record-keeping and analysis of your training regime, plus advice on training, strokes and lifestyle. Paid membership or 3 month free trial.
http://www.swimfit.com/
News about competitive swimming. Also contains a "taper calculator" to help younger swimmers figure out goals for their end of season meets.
http://www.swimmersworld.com/
A resource for clubs, coaches and schools.
http://www.swimmingfirst.co.uk
Information about swimming technique and skills, prevention of injury, training aids, apparel, nutrition, and health for swimmers. In English and German.
http://www.svl.ch/svlimmat_ratind.html
Information on swimming and a message board.
http://swimmingonline.tripod.com
Database of swimming results. Search by swimmer, event, or meet.
http://www.swimmingtimes.com
Resources for swimmers, swimming teachers, coaches, clubs, fitness instructors and personal trainers. Free online swimming computer games, fitness programs, stroke analysis tools, logs, and leagues.
http://www.swimtrainers.com/
Underwater Rugby Quincy Massachusetts
Team news, contacts, links, calendar, and photographs.
http://home.comcast.net/~jtheriault/index.htm
A service that enables swim teams to create websites. The pre-built websites help organize and manage team information and communications.
http://www.swimteams.net/