COLEMAN, Alberta - Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien was found dead in his home Monday, nine months after he took a leave of absence to deal with an undisclosed personal matter.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police called Rypien's death sudden, but not suspicious. Rypien, 27, was a cousin of Super Bowl MVP quarterback Mark Rypien.
Rypien, with Vancouver the last six years, is the second active NHL player found dead this offseason. Derek Boogaard of the New York Rangers died in May due to an accidental mix of alcohol and the painkiller oxycodone.
• Ex-MVP Sidney Crosby is still dealing with concussion-like symptoms and may not be available when the Pittsburgh Penguins open camp next month.
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NCAA probes Miami
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MIAMI - NCAA investigators visited the Miami campus Monday looking into claims that more than a dozen former or current football players received gifts and services from convicted Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro, his attorney said.
Shapiro has said he provided players with the use of a yacht and other favors.
• Texas A&M is looking into joining the Southeastern Conference, and contemplating remaining in the Big 12, school president R. Bowen Loftin said Monday.
• Missouri star offensive tackle Elvis Fisher suffered a serious knee injury Monday.
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Shot putter joins staff
Jill Camarena-Williams, the No. 1 U.S. female shot putter and a 2008 Olympian, will join the UA men's and women's track and field teams as a volunteer assistant coach for the throwers.
• The UA softball team announced its fall schedule at Hillenbrand Stadium. UA faces Pima College on Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., followed by the Arizona Fall Classic Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 29 games against Yavapai and Eastern Arizona.
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Testy Roddick loses
MASON, Ohio - Andy Roddick fell to Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the Western & Southern Open. Roddick hit a ball into the stands, earning a penalty to go down 2-0 in the third set.
• Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas signed a five-year contract with European soccer champion Barcelona.
• Tickets went on sale Monday for the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship Feb. 20-26 in Marana. Call 572-0400 or go to www. worldgolfchampionships.com for tickets and parking info.
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