Concordia players hospitalized after tough workout
Concordia University Chicago in River Forest postponed two men’s basketball games after five players went to a hospital following a rigorous workout.
The school also temporarily removed coach Steve Kollar from his position, spokesman Eric Matanyi said. The last player was released from a hospital Saturday, he said.
‘‘The length of the stays varied from several hours to several days,’’ Matanyi told the Associated Press.
Athletic director Pete Gnan sent a letter to parents Thursday to explain what happened after a late-December trip to California, where the team played two games. He said the team was put through a ‘‘particularly high-intensity, collegiate-level circuit training’’ Dec. 31.
Five players were admitted to a hospital between Monday and Wednesday, said Gnan, who told parents he learned several players missed a night curfew during the trip to California.
SKIING
Shiffrin still one victory shy of record
U.S. star Mikaela Shiffrin failed in her first attempt to match Lindsey Vonn’s alltime women’s record of 82 World Cup victories when she finished in a tie for sixth in a giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.
Shiffrin will have her second chance to match Vonn’s record in another giant slalom on the same course Sunday.
MISCELLANEOUS
Report: Mariners strike deal with Pollock
ESPN reported the Mariners agreed to terms with former White Sox outfielder A.J. Pollock on a one-year, $7 million contract. Pollock hit .245 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI for the Sox last season.
◆ The Phillies acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, from the Tigers for infielder Nick Maton, outfielder Matt Vierling and catcher Donny Sands.
◆ Collin Morikawa shot an 8-under-par 65 to take a six-stroke lead over three players into the final round of the Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii. He completed 54 holes at 24-under 195.
◆ Zachary Sawchenko made 39 saves to spark the Wolves (12-16-3-1) to a 4-1 victory against the Monsters at Allstate Arena.