In brief: Majerus back in game with Saint Louis
Rick Majerus is back in coaching after a three-year absence, ready to help fulfill Saint Louis’ intentions of becoming a Top 50 national program.
Majerus agreed to a six-year contract with the school, which announced the hiring in a statement.
An analyst with ESPN the last three years, Majerus has a career record of 422-147 with 15 postseason appearances.
“Akron coach Keith Dambrot agreed in principle to a seven-year contract.
“Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest won’t face animal cruelty charges for allegedly failing to feed his dog, the Placer County district attorney’s office in Auburn, Calif., said.
Golf
Donald leads at Nelson
Luke Donald is finally leading the Byron Nelson Championship after all his under-par rounds in the event.
Luke Donald’s 4-under 66 Friday in Irving, Texas, was his 10th straight Nelson round in the 60s and put him at 7-under 133 through two rounds, a stroke ahead of defending champion Brett Wetterich (68), Fredrik Jacobson (67) and first-round leader Sean O’Hair (69).
“Angela Park (65), Yu Ping Lin (65), and Silvia Cavalleri (68) shared the lead in the Corona Morelia Championship in Morelia, Mexico, at 9-under 137 on the hilly Tres Marias course. Rathdrum native Tracy Hanson shot a 73 to finish at 148 and make the cut.
Football
Vick blames kin
Michael Vick blamed family members for taking advantage of his generosity after a police raid found evidence of dog fighting at property he owns.
Appearing at a news conference to announce his participation in the NFL Quarterback Challenge, Vick described himself as an unwitting victim of relatives living on his property in Smithfield, Va.
“Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen reportedly was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
“Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Max Starks signed his tender offer of $1.85 million for the 2007 season, the last day he could do so.
“Johnny Perkins, who caught 163 passes in a seven-year NFL career spent entirely with the New York Giants, died of complications following heart surgery in East Rutherford, N.J. He was 54.
“Chicago Rush coach Mike Hohensee was hospitalized after being struck by a car while walking through a grocery store parking lot, the Arena Football League team said.
Miscellany
Nadal reaches 70
Rafael Nadal extended his unbeaten run on clay to 70 matches and advanced to the semifinals of the Open Seat Godo by beating Potito Starace of Italy 6-2, 7-5 in Barcelona, Spain.
“St. Louis Blues forward Lee Stempniak had a goal and an assist to help the United States to a 6-2 win over Austria at the world hockey championships in Mytischi, Russia.
“Texas won its second straight distance medley title in the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, getting a strong anchor run from Leo Manzano to win in 9 minutes, 29.60 seconds.
“Clemson revealed seven NCAA secondary violations. The sports they occurred in were not revealed.