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Graham hit with lifetime track ban

Track coach Trevor Graham received a lifetime ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency yesterday for his role in helping his athletes obtain performance-enhancing drugs.

Graham has been banned from participating in any event sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee, the IAAF, USA Track and Field or any other group that participates in the World Anti-Doping Agency program.

He was convicted in May of one count of lying to federal investigators about his relationship to an admitted steroid dealer. He's still awaiting sentencing and has asked a judge to toss out his conviction. He was connected to several star athletes involved in doping, including Marion Jones and former 100-meter world-record holders Justin Gatlin and Tim Montgomery.

•College footballQuarterback Tyler Bass has enrolled at Memphis after originally signing with Maryland. After signing with the Terps in February, he requested and was granted a release by the school two weeks ago. Maryland had wanted Bass to miss the 2008 season and enroll in January, but he did not want to wait to begin his college career, The Sun has learned. Bass will be eligible this season at Memphis. He threw for more than 2,400 yards and 28 touchdowns as a two-year starter at an Atlanta high school.•Golf Chip Sullivan of Daleville, Va., shot a 2-under-par 68 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the 87th Maryland State Open championship at Fountain Head Country Club in Hagerstown. The final round is today. ... Katie Wille shot an 82 on her home course, Maryland Golf & Country Clubs in Bel Air, to win the Greiner Cup.

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