UCLA will play Saturday game at Rose Bowl despite smoke from huge wildfireSeptember 3rd, 2009 UCLA will play at Rose Bowl despite wildfireLOS ANGELES — UCLA plans to play its scheduled game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday despite the giant wildfire burning to the north in the Angeles National Forest. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said in a statement Thursday that the decision was made based upon information from local air-quality officials and Pasadena city fire and health authorities.
Despite nearby wildfire, UCLA to go ahead with season opener at Rose BowlSeptember 3rd, 2009 Despite wildfire, UCLA to play opener at Rose BowlLOS ANGELES — UCLA will go ahead with its season-opening game against San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday despite the wildfire in the nearby San Gabriel Mountains. Athletic director Dan Guerrero said Thursday the decision to play was made after consulting with Pasadena officials and discussing projected air quality conditions at the venerable stadium.
Failing the cut: 2 schools draw NCAA postseason bans for poor academicsMay 8th, 2009 2 schools get postseason bans for not making gradeINDIANAPOLIS — Centenary's men's basketball team and Tennessee-Chattanooga's football team will miss the NCAA's postseason tournaments next season — no matter how well they do on the field. The NCAA handed down postseason bans to both teams for subpar academic scores Wednesday, the first time college sports' governing body has instituted a penalty it said it never wanted to use.
Red Wings 'D' takes a hit, loses Rafalski with an upper-body injury for Game 1 against DucksMay 2nd, 2009 Red Wings' Rafalski misses Game 1 against DucksDETROIT — The Red Wings were without standout defenseman Brian Rafalski for Game 1 against the Anaheim Ducks. He was replaced in the lineup by 47-year-old Chris Chelios.
Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still haunted by Super BowlMay 2nd, 2009 Whisenhunt haunted by Super BowlTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt still hasn't watched a tape of the Cardinals' loss to Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl.
BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system would threaten bowl gamesMay 1st, 2009 BCS says playoff system would threaten bowl gamesWASHINGTON — The coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series says a switch to a playoff system would threaten the existence of celebrated bowl games. BCS coordinator John Swofford said Friday sponsorships and TV revenue that now go to bowl games would instead be spent on playoff games.
Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlApril 29th, 2009 Navy commits to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex.
House subcommittee to hold hearing on Bowl Championship SeriesApril 29th, 2009 House subcommittee to hold hearing on BCSWASHINGTON — The political football that is the Bowl Championship Series lands in Congress this week as lawmakers examine whether the system for awarding a national championship is fair. BCS coordinator John Swofford is among the witnesses invited to Friday's hearing.
Jazz C Mehmet Okur back in lineup for Game 4April 26th, 2009 Okur back in Game 4 for JazzSALT LAKE CITY — Utah center Mehmet Okur returned to the lineup on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing almost two weeks with a strained right hamstring. Okur missed the first three games of the first-round playoff series against the Lakers, but started for the Jazz in Game 4.
Avery returned to Rangers lineup by suspended coach Tortorella following 1-game benchingApril 26th, 2009 Avery back in Rangers lineup following benchingNEW YORK — Sean Avery is back on the ice for the New York Rangers, and the decision to return him to the lineup Sunday was made by suspended coach John Tortorella. Avery took a pair of senseless penalties that threatened New York's one-goal lead in a Game 4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
La. House speaker: State shouldn't rush on Saints deal even if it means losing Super BowlApril 23rd, 2009 House speaker: La. shouldn't rush on Saints dealBATON ROUGE, La.
EagleBank Bowl gets post-Christmas slot for 2009, will pit Army vs No. 8 team from ACCApril 23rd, 2009 EagleBank Bowl goes post-Christmas for 2009WASHINGTON — The second edition of the EagleBank Bowl will get a better time slot than the first. Bowl organizers announced Thursday that the only bowl game played in the nation's capital will take place on Dec.
Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contract, parties try to resolve issueApril 22nd, 2009 Cards' schedule violates Fiesta contractGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals violated terms of their University of Phoenix contract by scheduling their final home game in the upcoming season one day before the Fiesta Bowl.
Clarke says does not need 'serious speed' to defeat Pak in Dubai ODIsApril 22nd, 2009 DUBAI - Australia's acting captain Michael Clarke has said that he will not need "serious speed" to defeat Pakistan in the one-day series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Admitting that he did not have the kind of pace attack that Pakistan has, Clarke said: "If you have a look at their three or four main fast bowlers, they're as good as any attack around the world."
"Speed obviously helps, but conditions will determine that.
Reluctant Katich now happy to bowl in short spellsMarch 14th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is happy to bowl part time bowler Simon Katich in occasional short spells as he did on the final day of the second Test when his team needed to end the resistance from South Africa's lower order. Reluctant Katich is happy to bowl.
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