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WSU quarterback out vs. Oregon
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State starting quarterback Kevin Lopina broke a bone in his lower back in last weekend’s win over Portland State and will be out indefinitely, the team said Tuesday.
Backup Gary Rogers suffered a broken neck in the same game and is out for the season. Both quarterbacks are walking and are expected to recover.
The Cougars already expected freshman Marshall Lobbestael to start Saturday’s game against Oregon, and coach Paul Wulff had said earlier Tuesday there was a possibility that Lopina would play.
“He’s out for this game,” said WSU football spokesman Bill Stevens.
Lopina was initially thought to have suffered a badly bruised throwing shoulder, but tests showed he had a fracture in the L-4 transverse process of the vertebrae in his lower back, team trainer Bill Drake said Tuesday.
Lopina’s status will be evaluated on a weekly basis, Drake said.
Oregon and Washington State have played 85 times since 1901 with Oregon holding a slight edge, 40-38-7.
NFL
Texans to play at home
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans plan to play their home opener at hurricane damaged Reliant Stadium on Oct. 5.
“I can’t say with absolute certainty,” Texans owner Bob McNair told The Associated Press. “But let’s put it this way, I’d be shocked if we did not play there.”
The stadium’s retractable roof lost five pieces in the storm and officials said large pieces of debris had fallen into the stadium during Hurricane Ike. The roof probably won’t be fixed in time for the game against Indianapolis, but McNair said that game and the remaining home games could be played with the roof open.
The Texans are playing their first three games on the road after their scheduled home opener against Baltimore was moved to Nov. 9 because of the storm.
Rams bench Bulger
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marc Bulger is out as the St. Louis Rams starting quarterback after throwing only two touchdown passes in three games and will be replaced by 38-year-old Trent Green for Sunday’s game against Buffalo.
Last week, Linehan was told by new owner Chip Rosenbloom that improvements need to be made or that changes would be forthcoming.
NBA
Donaghy reports to prison camp
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy has reported to a federal prison camp to begin his 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.
Donaghy’s attorney, John Lauro, says his client arrived at the Saufley Field minimum-security prison about 1 p.m.
A New York judge sentenced Donaghy in July after the 41-year-old referee said he took thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside tips on games.
AUTO RACING
Red Bull driver loses ride for next season
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger lost his ride at Red Bull Racing, paving the way for former Formula One driver Scott Speed to replace him next season.
Allmendinger is in his second season driving the No. 84 Toyota, but Red Bull opted not to renew his contract for the 2009 season.
The team also pulled him from the car for the two-day test session that began Tuesday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Speed, meanwhile, was testing a third Red Bull entry in the session and is scheduled to make his Sprint Cup Series debut next month at Lowe’s. He said during the dinner break he’s not sure if he’ll fill Allmendinger’s seat next season, but will do whatever Red Bull officials ask of him.
COLLEGE SPORTS
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The NCAA upheld sanctions against Arkansas’ track and field program, although the school still hopes to keep two national titles in question.
Arkansas will ask an NCAA committee handling track and field scoring to clarify how many points the Razorbacks must vacate from the 2004 and 2005 men’s outdoor national championships. The Razorbacks won the title both years.
Arkansas was penalized for violations involving sprint star Tyson Gay and a former assistant coach. The NCAA handed down its decision last October, taking away the two national titles and giving the school three years’ probation.
The school appealed, calling the penalties excessive. The NCAA said it had denied Arkansas’ attempt to change the start date of its probationary period — and that meet results from when Gay competed should still be vacated.
Backup Gary Rogers suffered a broken neck in the same game and is out for the season. Both quarterbacks are walking and are expected to recover.
The Cougars already expected freshman Marshall Lobbestael to start Saturday’s game against Oregon, and coach Paul Wulff had said earlier Tuesday there was a possibility that Lopina would play.
“He’s out for this game,” said WSU football spokesman Bill Stevens.
Lopina was initially thought to have suffered a badly bruised throwing shoulder, but tests showed he had a fracture in the L-4 transverse process of the vertebrae in his lower back, team trainer Bill Drake said Tuesday.
Lopina’s status will be evaluated on a weekly basis, Drake said.
Oregon and Washington State have played 85 times since 1901 with Oregon holding a slight edge, 40-38-7.
NFL
Texans to play at home
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans plan to play their home opener at hurricane damaged Reliant Stadium on Oct. 5.
“I can’t say with absolute certainty,” Texans owner Bob McNair told The Associated Press. “But let’s put it this way, I’d be shocked if we did not play there.”
The stadium’s retractable roof lost five pieces in the storm and officials said large pieces of debris had fallen into the stadium during Hurricane Ike. The roof probably won’t be fixed in time for the game against Indianapolis, but McNair said that game and the remaining home games could be played with the roof open.
The Texans are playing their first three games on the road after their scheduled home opener against Baltimore was moved to Nov. 9 because of the storm.
Rams bench Bulger
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marc Bulger is out as the St. Louis Rams starting quarterback after throwing only two touchdown passes in three games and will be replaced by 38-year-old Trent Green for Sunday’s game against Buffalo.
Last week, Linehan was told by new owner Chip Rosenbloom that improvements need to be made or that changes would be forthcoming.
NBA
Donaghy reports to prison camp
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy has reported to a federal prison camp to begin his 15-month sentence in a gambling scandal.
Donaghy’s attorney, John Lauro, says his client arrived at the Saufley Field minimum-security prison about 1 p.m.
A New York judge sentenced Donaghy in July after the 41-year-old referee said he took thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside tips on games.
AUTO RACING
Red Bull driver loses ride for next season
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger lost his ride at Red Bull Racing, paving the way for former Formula One driver Scott Speed to replace him next season.
Allmendinger is in his second season driving the No. 84 Toyota, but Red Bull opted not to renew his contract for the 2009 season.
The team also pulled him from the car for the two-day test session that began Tuesday at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Speed, meanwhile, was testing a third Red Bull entry in the session and is scheduled to make his Sprint Cup Series debut next month at Lowe’s. He said during the dinner break he’s not sure if he’ll fill Allmendinger’s seat next season, but will do whatever Red Bull officials ask of him.
COLLEGE SPORTS
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The NCAA upheld sanctions against Arkansas’ track and field program, although the school still hopes to keep two national titles in question.
Arkansas will ask an NCAA committee handling track and field scoring to clarify how many points the Razorbacks must vacate from the 2004 and 2005 men’s outdoor national championships. The Razorbacks won the title both years.
Arkansas was penalized for violations involving sprint star Tyson Gay and a former assistant coach. The NCAA handed down its decision last October, taking away the two national titles and giving the school three years’ probation.
The school appealed, calling the penalties excessive. The NCAA said it had denied Arkansas’ attempt to change the start date of its probationary period — and that meet results from when Gay competed should still be vacated.
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