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NFL

Rams’ Linehan picks Frerotte

One day after insisting he’d stick with Marc Bulger, St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan benched his banged-up quarterback.

The winless Rams will go with backup Gus Frerotte, above, on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, Linehan said. Frerotte and Bulger, who has been ineffective while playing with two broken ribs, both got the news Tuesday from the coach and the switch was made public before practice Wednesday.

Linehan also will return to play-calling in an effort to wake up a dormant offense that has scored only two touchdowns, yanking duties from offensive coordinator Greg Olson.

Linehan, the former Idaho quarterback and assistant coach, said sitting Bulger was his call after reviewing the last three games, and not a decision made under pressure from superiors.

“Any theories or anything said out there are absolutely not true,” Linehan said. “I look forward to a healthy Marc Bulger getting back in the lineup as soon as possible.”

NBA

Iverson no-show could be costly

Allen Iverson has been sued for not showing up, this time to speak to his fans.

The lawsuit filed in Douglas County District Court says the Denver Nuggets star didn’t come to a weekend of booked appearances in Omaha, Neb., in early August, leaving fans at a youth rally and two clubs without their main attraction.

Now, the promoter who tried to bring the “Answer” to Omaha wants one instead – and about $44,000 in damages.

Iverson’s representatives told the event promoter that Iverson had a family emergency.

Iverson was unavailable to comment after the Nuggets’ morning practice.

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