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(Updated) Notre Dame QB Rees jailed in police confrontation |
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Written by TOM COYNE, Associated Press
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Thursday, 03 May 2012 10:03 |
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Police pepper-sprayed Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees and put him in jail early Thursday after he allegedly he raised his knee and knocked the wind out of a police officer who had chased him down following an off-campus house party.
Linebacker Carlo Calabrese also was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication after he tried to intercede while Rees was being arrested. South Bend police Capt. Phil Trent said Calabrese twice told officers: "My people will get you."
Rees was among about five people who jumped a backyard fence and ran after officers arrived to break up a loud party several blocks from campus about 12:30 a.m. following the last day of Notre Dame's spring semester classes, Trent said.
When an officer caught up with Rees, the 19-year-old raised his knee into the officer and they both fell down, Trent said. Rees continued to resist so the officer pepper-sprayed the quarterback so officers could handcuff him, Trent said.
Rees was jailed on a preliminary felony charge of battery on a police officer and misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, minor consumption and public intoxication. Trent said Rees registered 0.11 percent on a blood-alcohol test.
Coach Brian Kelly said he was aware of the incident.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:46 |
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NFL suspends 4 players for Saints' bounties |
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Written by HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Pro Football Writer
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Wednesday, 02 May 2012 13:13 |
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season by the NFL, one of four players punished Wednesday for participating in the team's cash-for-hits bounty system.
Defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove, now with the Green Bay Packers, was suspended for the first half of this season; Saints defensive end Will Smith was barred for the opening four games; and linebacker Scott Fujita, now with the Cleveland Browns, will miss the first three games. All of the suspensions are without pay.
All four players have three days to appeal NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's ruling.
An NFL investigation determined that the Saints had a bounty system from 2009-11 that offered thousands of dollars to players for big hits that knocked opponents out of games. In March, Goodell suspended Saints head coach Sean Payton for all of next season, and levied other penalties against the club.
But no players were punished until Wednesday. Originally, the league said that 22 to 27 defensive players were involved in the illegal scheme, which was orchestrated by then-Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and started in the season New Orleans won its only Super Bowl championship.
Targeted opponents included quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Brett Favre and Kurt Warner. "Knockouts" were worth $1,500 and "cart-offs" $1,000, with payments doubled or tripled for the playoffs.
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Weaver pitches no-hitter, Angels beat Twins 9-0 |
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Written by JOE RESNICK, For The Associated Press
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Thursday, 03 May 2012 06:32 |
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels' commitment to Jered Weaver is paying off.
Signed to a five-year, $85 million contract extension last August, the 29-year-old left-hander pitched his first no-hitter Wednesday night, dominating lowly Minnesota in a 9-0 cakewalk. All the Twins could muster against the two-time All-Star was one walk — and one other baserunner when catcher Chris Iannetta allowed a passed ball on a swinging third strike.
"I've been close once in Seattle and had it broken up in the eighth," said Weaver, who struck out nine and retired 22 of his last 23 batters after Iannetta's miscue. "We were having this conversation about five days ago, and C.J. (Wilson) came up to me and said: 'Why don't you just go out there and throw a no-hitter?' And I said: 'There's no way. There's no chance.' So it's funny that it happened."
Kendrys Morales and Howie Kendrick homered to back Weaver — not that he needed much support.
"He dominated us, there's no question about it," said Denard Span, who is 2 for 19 lifetime against Weaver. "He was doing everything. He kept us off-balance, changed speeds and finished strong. He's definitely a different pitcher at home when the ball is coming out of the rocks," referring to the fake rock pile beyond the center-field fence at Angel Stadium.
It was the second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks, following Phil Humber's perfect game for the Chicago White Sox at Seattle on April 21.
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Swim world champ from Norway, 26, dies in Arizona |
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Written by LOUISE NORDSTROM, Associated Press
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Tuesday, 01 May 2012 10:46 |
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Alexander Dale Oen, a world champion swimmer who was one of Norway's top medal hopes for the London Olympics, died from cardiac arrest after collapsing in his bathroom during a training camp in Flagstaff, Ariz. He was 26.
The president of the Norwegian swimming federation, Per Rune Eknes, confirmed the death to The Associated Press in a phone interview on Tuesday. He said it was still unclear what led to the cardiac arrest.
In a statement, the federation said the 100-meter breaststroke world champion was found collapsed on the floor of his bathroom late Monday. He was taken to the Flagstaff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
"We're all in shock," Norway Coach Petter Loevberg said. "This is an out-of-the-body experience for the whole team over here. Our thoughts primarily go to his family who have lost Alexander way too early."
Hospital spokeswoman Starla Collins confirmed the death, but did not provide further details.
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