| NFL fines Ravens coach John Harbaugh $15,000 By 2010-09-21T17:41:04ZOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- The NFL fined Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh $15,000 Tuesday for impermissible verbal and physical contact with an official.... hosted.ap.org |
Newton had assisted UK Anti-Doping • Stuart Fielden and Paul Deacon remember former team-mate• UKAD chief: Terry Newton 'shared his story to help his sport'The day after Terry Newton was found dead at his home in Orrell, it emerged that the former Great Britain hooker had provided information to the UK Anti-Doping agency after becoming the first athlete to test positive for Human Growth Hormone (HGH). A minute's silence in memory of Newton will be held before Saturday's Super League Grand Final between Wigan and St Helens at Old Trafford.The UKAD chief executive, Andy Parkinson, said: "While the circumstances of our relationship with Mr Newton were hardly ideal, we had respect for his openness and willingness to share his story to help his sport. In recent months Mr Newton had been assisting UK Anti-Doping in its inquiries into the use and supply of performance-enhancing drugs; specific details about which are strictly confidential."The Rugby Football League was involved in those discussions and also held talks with the 31-year-old over his offer to educate young players about the dangers of drugs. However, Newton refused to name the player who supplied him with the HGH for £150 at a motorway service station last autumn, or any of the other players he claimed to have known were taking the substance.At Wigan's pre-Grand Final press conference , former team-mates spoke about Newton. The prop Stuart Fielden said: "Rugby league is a worse place for not having him around. Whatever happened regarding his ban, he was still a good bloke and a special character."The scrum-half Paul Deacon said: "It's not sunk in yet. I had lunch with him a few days ago – we had a bit of a catch-up and he seemed happy as Larry. I got the call on Sunday off a good friend of mine, Mike Forshaw, and I just didn't believe it at first. I had a very strong bond with Terry. I used to travel with him to Bradford and back for four years – he used to pick me up day in day out. When you see someone every day and spend time with them, you get to know them quite well."Deacon wrote a chapter in Newton's autobiography in which he described the famously tough hooker as "completely different off the field", especially around his two young daughters. "I'd just like to say my thoughts are with his wife and his two kids and his mum and dad," he said.Newton's parents have returned from a holiday in Turkey and are still too upset to comment, other than thanking the many players and supporters of all clubs who have offered tributes. The funeral is not expected to be held for at least a week.Sean O'Loughlin, the Wigan captain who played with Newton in the club's last Grand Final, in 2003, said: "It's a shock for everyone who knew him and knew what a top bloke he was. We just have to carry on with what we have to do."Meanwhile Pat Richards, the Wigan wing who this year equalled Andy Farrell's record of 388 points in a Super League season, with 29 tries and 136 goals, became the fifth Australian to be named Man of Steel at a sombre awards ceremony in Manchester, at which Newton was remembered. The 21-year-old full-back Sam Tomkins retained the young player of the year award and Michael Maguire completed a clean sweep for Wigan when he was named coach of theyear. Keiron Cunningham, the St Helens captain who was unable to attend either the ceremony or the press conference that preceded it because of a chest infection, was one of three recipients of long-service awards. He will make his 496th and last appearance for Saints in the Grand Final.Their coach, Mick Potter, dismissed any possibility that a chest infection that kept the hooker away from the press conference and awards ceremony could make Cunningham doubtful for the game, but said he expected the England half-back Kyle Eastmond to be ruled out , after a scan on his latest ankle injury.In that case Jonny Lomax will come back in to partner Matty Smith, who was recalled from a loan at Salford for the first round of the play-offs.Rugby leagueAndy Wilsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Ryan Katz leads Oregon State to upset of No. 11 Arizona Ryan Katz threw for 393 yards and two touchdowns, sneaked across for another score and Oregon State held on to upset No. 9 Arizona 29-27 on Saturday ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Purdue F Hummel out for season By CLIFF BRUNT 2010-10-16T17:18:35ZWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Robbie Hummel is injured again.... hosted.ap.org |
Authorities investigate Games thefts • Police report stealing of computers, phones and electrical equipment• Newspaper stories allege corruption and mismanagementOfficials have reported thefts from the main Commonwealth Games stadium and athletes' village, police said today, as authorities investigated allegations of corruption and construction delays that marred the event.Police said computers, mobile phones and modems have been stolen from the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, while electrical equipment went missing from the complex that housed nearly 7,000 athletes during the Games, which lasted from 3-14 October.As the Games ended, the federal government ordered a three-month investigation into allegations of corruption and mismanagement, while newspapers have run stories alleging millions of dollars were pocketed by organising committee officials.The newest thefts, reported by the organising committee this week, appeared to be inside jobs possibly by workers dismantling equipment, as police have been blocking outsiders from entering the areas. The Times of India said the barriers had been imported from Germany at a cost of nearly 30 million rupees (£420,000).Commonwealth Games 2010guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |