Lance Armstrong announces his retirement from the cycling world. Lance one seven straight Tour de France titles and is a cancer survivor. It is as on now unclear what the future holds or what his plans are.
An Iowa high school sophomore Joel Northrup takes a default instead of wrestling a girl in the Iowa state wrestling championship. Cassy Herkelman, a freshman from Cedar Falls was able to become the first girl in Iowa’s history to qualify for the state tournament in the 85 year history.
In the NFL - Oakland Raiders Defensive Tackle Richard Seymour receives a two year contract in the amount of $30 million. $22.5 million of that is guaranteed. Buffalo Bills Defensive End Marcus Stroud is released. He started 45 games over the past three seasons after he was acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tamba Hali, Offensive Line Backer is given the franchise player tag by the Kansas City Chiefs. The NFL and the players’ union agree to use a mediator in labor negotiations. Safety Bob Sanders, who was 2007’s Defensive Player of the Year was release by the Indianapolis Colts. Bob only played 9 games during the last three years due to injuries. 4-time Pro Bowl Safety Davis Duerson died at the age 50. He started on the Chicago Bears 1985 championship team.
In the MLB – Albert Pujols has suspended contract discussions with the Cardinals until after the 2011 season.
NCAA Basketball – University of Tennessee beats South Carolina 73-67 on Wednesday 2-16.
NCAA Football – It is announced that the Rose Bowl Champions TCU will play BYU on Friday, October 28th at Cowboy Stadium.
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