BRIEFLY.Byline: Staff and Wire Services Galaxy takes former Quartz Hill, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX star McClung Former Quartz Hill High and UCLA soccer star Kiel McClung Kiel McClung (born May 1, 1985 in Palmdale, California) is an American soccer player who currently plays defense for California Victory of the USL First Division. Career , the 2002 Daily News Player of the Year, was drafted by the MLS' Galaxy in the fourth round of Thursday's supplemental draft. ``It hasn't really sunk in yet, I feel like I'm floating on a cloud,'' McClung said. ``I've wanted to be a professional player ever since I first touched a ball, so this is definitely a dream come true.'' McClung led the Southern Section with 33 goals and Quartz Hill to a Div A DIV Associate of Divinity . I co-championship in 2002. The defender suffered a series of ankle injuries that limited his participation his sophomore and junior years at UCLA, but he bounced back in his senior year to lead the Bruins to a NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association championship game appearance in November. McClung said Galaxy general manager Alexi Lalas told him he'll be expected to report to training camp Feb. 1. -- Gideon Rubin BASEBALL: Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell warned baseball owners that a lack of cooperation with his investigation into steroid use will ``significantly increase'' the chances of government involvement. Speaking to owners at baseball's quarterly meetings in Phoenix, Mitchell said he intends to interview active players and raised the possibility that Congress or other government authorities could compel testimony. ``I believe it will be in your best interests, and the best interests of baseball, if I can report that I have received full cooperation from your organizations in conducting this investigation,'' Mitchell said. Craig Wilson, who hit .251 with 17 home runs for Pittsburgh last season, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Atlanta. FOOTBALL: Former Notre Dame star quarterback Ron Powlus will be named today as the Irish's new quarterback coach, replacing Peter Vaas. Powlus, 32, will be expected to help develop Jimmy Clausen, the freshman out of Oaks Christian who began classes at Notre Dame on Tuesday. New York Jets Rod Broadway, who led North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Central to an 11-1 record last season, took over Grambling State's program, replacing Melvin Spears, fired last month after a 3-8 season. |
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