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There\u2019s a lot going on in the sports world but first there\u2019s some sad news out of Notre Dame to discuss today.<\/p>\n
NCAA football news: Notre Dame student dies after practice tower falls<\/strong><\/p>\n Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old Notre Dame student, died in a tragic accident yesterday. He was filming the Fighting Irish\u2019s practice when heavy winds, gusting up to 51 miles an hour, knocked down the video tower on which he was standing. He was transported to hospital after his fall but his injuries were too severe. Our hearts go out to the Sullivan family.<\/p>\n NFL news: NFL investigates ex-Bengal for defrauding rookies; Troy Smith to start for 49ers; Moss sharing Patriots\u2019 signals with Vikings?<\/strong><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Horace Smith is under investigation by the NFL for a fraud case. Allegedly, Smith defrauded three rookies \u2013 Raiders defensive tackle Lamarr Houston, Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington and Broncos cornerback Perish Cox. He reportedly took out loans under the players names \u201cin excess of $350,000\u201d without their knowledge. He also allegedly offered the players custom jewelry at nearly double the appraised value \u2013 though the players didn\u2019t purchase it at the inflated prices.<\/p>\n Former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith is about to make his first NFL start. The ex-Ohio State standout will fill in for injured Alex Smith, who is out with a separated shoulder. San Francisco faces Denver at London\u2019s Wembley Stadium this week. <\/p>\n Randy Moss\u2019 knowledge of the New England Patriots\u2019 offense could come in handy this week when he faces his former team as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Tom Brady suggested that Moss will probably tell the Vikings the plays, as he \u201cknows the signals and stuff,\u201d but that the Patriots may change things up to fake the Vikings out.<\/p>\n MLB news: C.C. Sabathia requires surgery on torn meniscus; Yankees extend Joe Girardi<\/strong><\/p>\n The New York Yankees are licking their wounds after last week\u2019s playoff exit \u2013 and going under the knife in some cases. C.C. Sabathia was diagnosed with a torn right meniscus and will have surgery some time in the next few days. He should be fine for spring training.<\/p>\n The Yankees will keep manager Joe Girardi around for a while longer. They re-signed their skipper to a three-year, $9 million deal. He has a 287-199 record (.591) since taking over the Bronx Bombers.<\/p>\n NBA news: Carmelo Anthony confirms he won\u2019t sign Nuggets\u2019 offer<\/strong><\/p>\n For any Denver Nuggets fans holding out hope that Carmelo Anthony will stay, look no further than his latest quotes and you\u2019ll understand that it just ain\u2019t happening. He said he doesn\u2019t intend to sign Denver\u2019s three-year, $84-million offer and that \u201cfor me, I feel like it\u2019s time for a change. \u201c<\/p>\n Denver hasn\u2019t made any real progress in trade talks. The Bulls won\u2019t part with Joakim Noah in a deal and the Knicks reportedly don\u2019t have the pieces Denver wants.<\/p>\n NHL news: Sex offender Graham James faces nine new charges<\/strong><\/p>\n Graham James, the infamous coach turned sex offender who terrorized Canadian junior hockey players, is in more big trouble. He pleaded guilty in 1997 to assaulting two teenage players, including NHLer Sheldon Kennedy. Later, Theo Fleury revealed himself as one of Graham James\u2019 victims.<\/p>\n It looks like James is heading back to prison. He\u2019s been slapped with nine new charges, including sexual exploitation, sexual assault and gross indecency. There\u2019s no word yet on whether he will seek bail but his lawyer had the case put over until Monday.<\/p>\n Comments are welcome below!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong> Sports water cooler headlines and sports gossip for Thursday October 28th, 2010. 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