Oregon dismisses quarterback Jeremiah Masoli

Suspended Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was kicked off the team Wednesday, two days after a police officer cited him for marijuana possession and driving infractions.

In a statement, the university said Masoli was dropped because he did not “adhere to obligations” outlined by Coach Chip Kelly.

A Springfield, Ore., police officer cited Masoli late Monday on charges of possessing less than one ounce of marijuana, driving with a suspended license and failure to stop when entering a roadway, said Sgt. Tom Borchers of the Springfield Police Department.

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FOR THE RECORD:
Track and field: In Thursday’s Sports section, an item in the Day in Sports about the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., failed to say what event Iowa State’s Lisa Koll won in 32 minutes, 49.35 seconds, followed by teammate Betsy Saina in 33:13.13. It was the women’s 10,000 meters. —

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Kelly suspended Masoli in March for the entire 2010 season after the QB pleaded guilty to burglary for his role in the theft of laptops and a guitar from a fraternity. Masoli remained on scholarship and practiced with the team this spring in hopes of returning for the 2011 season.

Masoli has one season of eligibility remaining.

Masoli threw for 2,147 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. He also rushed for 668 yards and 13 touchdowns in a season that ended with a Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State.

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Rafael Nadal takes to grass-court play

French Open champion Rafael Nadal made a smooth adjustment from clay to grass, defeating Marcos Daniel, 6-2-, 6-2, to reach the third round of the Queen’s Club tournament in London.

The Spaniard was joined in the last 16 by second-seeded Novak Djokovic, who beat Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 6-3, and Sam Querrey, who knocked out fellow American Robby Ginepri 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Marin Cilic of Croatia also advanced by beating Nicolas Mahut 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-2.

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Lleyton Hewitt defeated Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands, 6-3, 6-3, to reach the quarterfinals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany.

He joins Philipp Petzschner in the last eight after the German player defeated Viktor Troicki of Serbia in straight sets, 7-6 (5), 6-3.

Hewitt will meet Andreas Beck after the German player defeated compatriot Nicolas Kiefer, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4).

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Wide receiver Isaac Bruce, whose four Pro Bowls firmly established him among the greatest players in St. Louis Rams history, announced his retirement.

The 37-year-old Bruce is retiring after 16 seasons in which he set virtually every franchise receiving record. He’s second in the NFL in career receiving yards with 15,208, tied for second in yards per catch (14.9), fifth in catches (1,024) and ninth in receiving touchdowns (91).

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Avery Johnson said he has agreed to become the coach of the New Jersey Nets.

In a text message to the Associated Press, Johnson said he thinks the Nets will announce the deal Thursday.

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Florida’s Christian Taylor won the triple jump at the NCAA track and field championships at Eugene, Ore., recording the best mark by a collegian this year.

Rainy weather cleared for Taylor’s wind-aided leap of 56 feet, 1 inch. He surpassed his own outdoor best of the season (54 feet, 8.75 inches) reached at the SEC championships.

Lisa Koll won that event in 32 minutes, 49.35 seconds, followed by Iowa State teammate Betsy Saina in 33:13.13.

The top finishes by Koll and Saina put Iowa State in front of the women’s team rankings with 18 points. Southern Illinois was second with 10 and Oklahoma was third with eight.

Defending champion Texas A&M led the men’s rankings with 14 points, followed by Florida with 13.