USC great Bush reinstated as a Heisman Trophy winner
LOS ANGELES — Reggie Bush has his Heisman back.
The Heisman Trust reinstated the former Southern California tailback as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner on Wednesday, citing fundamental changes in the structure of college athletics during the 14 years since Bush forfeited the trophy and the honor.
Bush gave up his Heisman following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans. College football players are now allowed to profit from their work in many ways, and the Heisman Trust decided it was time to move past the conflict with one of the most exciting players in the sport's history.
The Heisman Trust has returned the trophy to Bush and the replica to USC. Bush also will be invited to all future Heisman Trophy ceremonies.
ELSEWHERE Rizzo’s homer helps Yankees slip past A’s
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton had a goahead double against Paul Blackburn (2-1) in the bottom half and Rizzo hit his second home run of the season and his first since April 7.
Blackburn had not allowed a home run in four previous starts this season.
College basketball: Former St. Mary's forward Joshua Jefferson announced on social media that he is transferring to Iowa State . ... Stanford men's head coach Kyle Smith has added Wayne Hunter to his staff. Hunter, a former St. Mary's guard and assistant coach, spent the past two seasons with Smith at Washington State. ... Stanford women's head coach Kate Paye has added former Cardinal guard Jeanette Pohlen as an
assistant coach. Pohlen had spent the past two seasons as Stanford's director of player development.
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College baseball: Jarren Advincula had three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs as Cal (25-14) extended its winning streak to nine games with a 12-3 romp at Pacific (7-33) on Tuesday night. The Bears begin a three-game series at Stanford (1721) on Friday evening. The Cardinal fell 4-2 at Santa Clara (19-18) on Tuesday. Steve Kroner
Golf: Stanford, Cal and San Jose State landed regional berths in the upcoming NCAA women's tournament. The Cardinal (No. 1 seed) and Spartans (5) will play in the regional outside Seattle, while the Bears are the No. 5 seed in the Las Vegas regional. Ron Kroichick
NFL: The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $120 million with $77 million in guarantees.