College basketball coaches urge quick action on health care reformSeptember 22nd, 2009 NCAA coaches back health care reformWASHINGTON — NCAA basketball coaches who are sometimes rivals on the court came united to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to push for quick approval of health care reform. "Now is the time to press full court," Notre Dame Coach Mike Brey told about 200 American Cancer Society activists and others, adding, "And foul a little bit."
Georgetown University Coach John Thompson III countered that Brey's team knows more than a little bit about fouling.
Showboating Maine student who bowed, blew kiss to mom at high school graduation denied diplomaJune 17th, 2009 Maine student who blew kiss to mom denied diplomaPORTLAND, Maine — A Maine high school senior says he was denied his diploma because he bowed during graduation and blew a kiss to his mother. Justin Denney was about to receive his Bonny Eagle High School diploma Friday when he pointed at friends and relatives.
Boston firefighter resigns after federal drug agents raid his Maine homeMay 30th, 2009 Boston firefighter resigns after drug raidBOSTON — A Boston firefighter whose Maine home was raided by federal drug agents has resigned. Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said Saturday that Sean Berte resigned from his position as a Boston firefighter, which he has had since August 2001.
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.
Report: Former Mayo associate accuses USC coach of paying man who helped deliver MayoMay 13th, 2009 USC coach accused of paying Mayo associateLOS ANGELES — A former associate of NBA star O.J. Mayo has told Yahoo! Sports that Southern California basketball coach Tim Floyd paid to help get Mayo to play for the Trojans.
Basketball equipment manager's estranged wife indicted with trying to extort coach Rick PitinoMay 12th, 2009 Woman indicted with trying to extort coach PitinoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman accused of trying to extort money from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has been indicted.
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.
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.
After leading US to gold medal in Beijing, Anne Donovan joins Liberty as assistant coachApril 28th, 2009 Former Olympic, WNBA coach Donovan joins LibertyNEW YORK — Anne Donovan is back in the WNBA. After leading the U.S.
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.
NCAA committee punishes Northeastern men's basketball program for recruiting infractionsApril 25th, 2009 Northeastern men's basketball program is penalizedBOSTON — Northeastern University has been placed on probation for two years and had its scholarships and recruiting privileges reduced because of violations in its men's basketball program, the NCAA announced Friday. The school's recruiting violations included giving unauthorized benefits to a student-athlete and banned activity by a booster, someone who helps an athletics department land new players, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions said.
Class System: NCAA basketball champs show wins will not take backseat to academicsApril 23rd, 2009 Basketball champions make grades academically, tooINDIANAPOLIS — Scott Drew had a simple plan to fix the Baylor men's basketball program. He insisted on doing things by the book, recruiting athletes who could win and players who could perform in the classroom.
Spring promoted to associate head coach at Illinois, will retire from competitionApril 22nd, 2009 New job ends competition for Olympic gymnastCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Olympian Justin Spring is moving up at Illinois — and moving on from competitive gymnastics.
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