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Biff Poggi, father of freshman linebacker Jim Poggi, one of the affected players, listens as Director of Football Operations Paul Federici answers questions during a news conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Thirteen Iowa football players have been hospitalized after developing rhabdomyolysis, a stress-induced muscle disorder, following grueling workouts. (Jan. 26, 2011) Credit: AP
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
13 Iowa players hospitalized
The University of Iowa confirmed Wednesday that 13 football players were hospitalized this week with an unusual muscle disorder following grueling offseason workouts. The players have rhabdomyolysis, a stress-induced syndrome that can damage cells and cause kidney failure in severe cases, school spokesman Tom Moore said at a news conference two days after the players were hospitalized in Iowa City.
The school has said the players, whom they would not identify, were "in safe and stable condition" and responding well to treatment. University of Iowa physician John Stokes said the common denominator is they all had participated in strenuous exercise, which commonly brings on the disorder in otherwise healthy young people.
CYCLING
Contador could get 1-year ban
Spanish cycling officials have proposed banning three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, 28, for one year for failing a 2010 Tour doping test.
Contador confirmed the proposed sanction in a statement released by his spokesman. He said the Spanish federation's disciplinary committee informed him of the decision.
If banned, Contador would lose his third Tour title because of the positive clenbuterol result he blames on contaminated meat. The Spanish cyclist also would be ineligible to compete in this year's Tour.
Player alleges Ducks' anti-Semitism
A Jewish hockey player has sued the Anaheim Ducks and a minor league affiliate alleging his coaches made anti-Semitic remarks and discriminated against him because of his religion. Jason Bailey, 23, who has since been traded to the Ottawa Senators, filed the lawsuit Tuesday in Orange County Superior Court. It alleges that coaches for the Bakersfield Condors, then an ECHL affiliate of the Ducks, repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks and denied Bailey ice time because he was Jewish.
Magic waives Williams
The Orlando Magic have waived point guard Jason Williams. Williams didn't make the trip for the Magic's road game against Indiana last night.
Williams had slipped to the fourth guard spot. He played in all 82 games last season, but appeared in just 16 games this season and averaged 2.1 points and 1.5 assists.
HORSE RACING
Zenyatta to breed with Bernardini
Horse of the Year Zenyatta is heading to the breeding shed. Lane's End Farm (Versailles, Ky.) announced the superstar mare will be bred to 2006 Preakness Stakes winner Bernardini. The son of prominent sire A.P. Indy stands for $75,000 at Darley. Bernardini was the 3-year-old champion in 2006 when he won six times in eight starts.
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