Regis Jesuit’s Missy Franklin, the world-record holder in the 200-meter backstroke (on a short course) and the American-record holder in the 200-meter backstroke (long course), warmed up for her best events with a third-place finish in the 100-meter freestyle Friday at the Austin Elite meet in Texas.
Footnotes
Penn State football coach Bill O’Brien named senior Matt McGloin the Nittany Lions’ starting quarterback. … The agency that operates the Edward Jones Dome rejected an improvement plan for the 17-year-old stadium proposed by the St. Louis Rams. … Liverpool hired Brendan Rodgers as the club’s new manager, replacing the fired Kenny Dalglish. … Former Colorado State star Becky Hammon made of 6-of-8 3-pointers while scoring 30 points, leading the host San Antonio Silver Stars to an 85-66 WNBA victory over the Phoenix Mercury. … Todd Bodine took advantage of being in the lead when the rain came, winning the shortened Trucks Series race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway.
