Rick Pitino raped Karen Cunagin Syphera ?August 12th, 2009 Rick Pitino, Louisville basketball coach denies raping Karen Cunagin Syphera, but he admitted having consensual sex with her. Coach Pinto told police about having sex with Karen Cunagin Syphera on Aug.
Ex-prosecutor appointed as attorney for woman accused of coach Pitino extortion attemptAugust 1st, 2009 Ex-prosecutor to represent woman in extortion caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former federal prosecutor was appointed Friday to represent a woman charged with trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino, three weeks after her prior attorney quit the case citing "irreconcilable differences" with her.
Secret Service: Man held in Ghana in attempt to extort money from US congressmanJuly 31st, 2009 Man arrested in congressman extortion attemptBOCA RATON, Fla. — The U.S.
Complaint against Louisville coach Rick Pitino 'void of credibility,' won't be prosecutedJuly 15th, 2009 Complaint against coach Pitino won't be prosecutedLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A prosecutor is declining to pursue a complaint filed with police by a woman embroiled in an alleged extortion attempt involving Louisville coach Rick Pitino.
Small town coach with Ohio-record 785 wins keeps job for at least 1 more yearMay 14th, 2009 Ohio's winningest coach gets another yearKALIDA, Ohio — The winningest high school boys basketball coach in Ohio has been kept on by a school board that had hinted it wanted him to retire. Wednesday night's decision means 75-year-old Dick Kortokrax will have at least one more year at Kalida (kuh-LY'-duh) High School in northwest Ohio.
Equipment manager's estranged wife indicted with trying to extort Louisville coach Rick PitinoMay 12th, 2009 Woman indicted with trying to extort PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The estranged wife of a longtime aide to Rick Pitino was indicted Tuesday on federal charges of trying to extort money from the Louisville men's basketball coach and lying to the FBI.
Norm Daniels, who coached 5 sports in almost 40 years at Wesleyan, dies at 102May 12th, 2009 Longtime Wesleyan coach Norm Daniels dies at 102MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Longtime Wesleyan coach Norm Daniels has died at 102.
Maine associate basketball coach resigns after student brings sex chargeMay 12th, 2009 Maine associate coach resigns amid sex chargesORONO, Maine — The associate men's basketball coach at Maine has resigned after being charged with making sexual advances on a member of the women's soccer team. Mike Burden resigned Monday after being placed on paid administrative leave a day earlier by Athletic Director Blake James.
Rick Pitino says there's "absolutely no truth" to rumors that he's returning to NBAMay 9th, 2009 Pitino denies rumors that he's returning to NBALOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville coach Rick Pitino says there is "absolutely no truth" to the rumors that he is returning to the NBA.
Louisville says Rick Pitino is not interested in leaving Cardinals for return to NBAMay 8th, 2009 Pitino not interested in return to NBALOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville says coach Rick Pitino is not interested in returning to the NBA.
USC hires Los Angeles Sparks coach Michael Cooper to oversee women's basketball teamMay 2nd, 2009 Michael Cooper to become USC women's coachLOS ANGELES — Michael Cooper will leave the Los Angeles Sparks to coach Southern California's women's basketball team. Athletic director Mike Garrett announced Cooper's hiring Friday.
Pistons coach Michael Curry will return for a second year on the bench after an awful seasonApril 29th, 2009 Dumars: Pistons bringing back coach Michael CurryAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Michael Curry is coming back as the Detroit Pistons' coach.
Police say officers negotiating with armed man holding estranged wife at Ohio retirement homeApril 28th, 2009 Cops: Armed man holding wife at OH retirement homeOTTAWA HILLS, Ohio — Toledo police say a man is holding his estranged wife at gunpoint at a suburban retirement community. Tuesday's standoff comes about a month after the same held police at bay for three hours during a domestic violence call at his home.
White House salute for champion University of Connecticut women's basketball teamApril 27th, 2009 Obama lauds UConn women's basketball teamWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed the University of Connecticut women's basketball team to the White House, saluting the squad's national title and undefeated season. The president, a former high school player and avid hoops fan who still plays pickup games, paid tribute Monday to coach Geno Auriemma (aw-ree-EH'-muh) and his club during a championship ceremony.
Equipment manager's estranged wife charged with trying to extort Louisville coach PitinoApril 24th, 2009 Woman charged with trying to extort PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — College tuition.