Report: Terps QB Portis transfers to Div. II school
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Maryland quarterback Josh Portis, a backup used primarily to run the ball, is transferring - again. Portis is headed to California University of Pennsylvania, a Division II school, ESPN.com reported. Players had been talking about his imminent departure for weeks, but Maryland would not confirm that he was transferring. Portis, who began his career at Florida, threw just three passes this season, completing one, and rushed for 186 yards. Coaches said he had repeated difficulty managing the offense. He told ESPN.com, "I have to move on."
Ohio State:: Running back Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells missed three games this season with a right foot injury but still rushed for 1,197 yards.
Navy:: The Capital of Annapolis reported that coach Ken Niumatalolo's contract extension is a five-year guaranteed deal with a salary that places him in the top half of the 119-team Football Bowl Subdivision. The academy hasn't announced the contract terms.
Et cetera:: Texas Christian coach Gary Patterson agreed to a new contract through the 2014 season. ... Wisconsin junior running back P.J. Hill will enter the NFL draft.
Caps' Ovechkin makes All-Star team as reserve
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Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL Most Valuable Player was among 15 players picked by the NHL's hockey operations department, after consultation with general managers, to fill out the roster for the All-Star Game on Jan. 25 in Montreal. "I know it's going to be a sick atmosphere," Ovechkin, a three-time All-Star, said after practice in Arlington, Va. Boudreau was not too happy his Southeast Division-leading club, second in the East with 67 points (27-11-3), will be represented only by Ovechkin. He mentioned center Nicklas Backstrom, defenseman Mike Green and left wing Alexander Semin as other Capitals who deserved consideration.
Big Brown, Curlin lead Eclipse Award finalists
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