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LOS ANGELES -- Baseball Hall of Famer Rod Carew is preparing to receive a new heart and undergo a kidney transplant.His wife Rhonda confirmed the procedures on Thursday through the American Heart Association News.The 71-year-old former hitting star has struggled with heart issues since September 2015 when he had a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest while undergoing a procedure to open clogged arteries.A machine has kept Carew alive since he nearly died 15 months ago. Doctors say the kidney transplant will improve his chances for a strong recovery.After his heart attack, Carew was diagnosed with extreme heart failure with his heart too weak to pump blood to the rest of his body. Doctors implanted into his chest a left ventricular assist device that took over the hearts pumping duties.The procedure allowed Carew to resume his life and he toured the country last summer to boost awareness and prevention of heart disease. He attended spring training with the Minnesota Twins and appeared at the All-Star Game in San Diego, where the AL batting title was named in his honor.Carew played from 1967 to 1985 for the Twins and California Angels. He was a seven-time American League batting champion and first-ballot selection to the Hall of Fame.After returning home from the Hall of Fame ceremony in July, Carew was hospitalized and doctors recommended a new heart.Rhonda Carew says the family appreciates the publics thoughts and prayers for her husband and his medical team. She expressed sympathy and appreciation to the donors family.Twins President Dave St. Peter says the team shares its thoughts and prayers with the Carews and the family of the donor. Josh Oliver Womens Jersey . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. Quincy Williams II Womens Jersey . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. http://www.officialjacksonvillejaguarspro.com/Chris-conley-jaguars-jersey/ . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. Chris Conley Youth Jersey . Aaron Harrison scored a 22 points for Kentucky (6-1), which has won four in a row following a Nov. 12 loss to current No. 1 Michigan State. Julius Randle overcame a scoreless first half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Gardner Minshew II Jersey . -- Anaheim Ducks captain and leading scorer Ryan Getzlaf has been scratched from Sunday nights game against the Vancouver Canucks because of an upper-body injury. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama coach Nick Saban says he forgot about Election Day, not about voting.The top-ranked Crimson Tides coach said after Saturdays 51-3 win over Mississippi State that he had an absentee ballot. The comment came in response to an unrelated question.On Wednesday, Saban responded to a question about the presidential election by saying that he didnt even know yesterday was Election Day.He also added that, It was so important to me that I didnt even know it was happening. Were focused on other things here.dddddddddddd.Saban says he never said he didnt vote but that his remarks got blown up into a big story.He says Tuesdays are the busiest day of the week for the coaches.Saban and Auburns Gus Malzahn had filmed ads during the campaign season urging Alabama residents to vote.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25..He says Tuesdays are the busiest day of the week for the c ' '