Musharraf says multifaceted approach needed to deal with Taliban in PakistanOctober 2nd, 2009 Musharraf: Multifaceted approach against TalibanSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf (pur-VEHZ' moo-SHAH'-ruhv) says al-Qaida needs to be eliminated from the country by force, but dealing with the Taliban requires a military, political and socio-economic approach.
Decision on whether to scrap University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname postponedOctober 1st, 2009 Decision on UND Fighting Sioux nickname postponedGRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota's state Board of Higher Education has extended a deadline to decide whether to keep or scrap the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
Conn. casino tribes strike deal with state to pay $25 million for slots promotionsAugust 26th, 2009 Conn. tribes to pay $25M to state for slots useHARTFORD, Conn. — Officials say two American Indian tribes will pay the state of Connecticut $25 million in slot revenues to compensate for promotions that allowed gamblers to use slots for free.
Judge orders documents released in NCAA-Florida State cheating caseAugust 22nd, 2009 Judge raps NCAA in Florida State cheating caseTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A judge ruled Friday the NCAA must publicly release documents on Florida State's appeal of an academic cheating penalty, and criticized the athletic organization for making underlying threats against the university.
The Fighting Asparagus? Ideas for William & Mary's new mascot range from horse to veggieJune 22nd, 2009 William & Mary mascot ideas include an asparagusWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The College of William & Mary in Virginia is looking for a mascot and ideas have ranged from a feathered horse to an asparagus stalk.
7 Indian tribes seeking federal recognition from CongressJune 3rd, 2009 7 tribes seeking federal recognitionWASHINGTON — Seven Indian tribes in North Carolina and Virginia are again asking Congress to grant them federal recognition. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and six Virginia tribes would be eligible for hundreds of millions of tax dollars in housing, education and health benefits under two bills the House is expected to consider Wednesday.
Eastern Nazarene College drops Crusaders nickname because of word's 'negative connotation'May 14th, 2009 Eastern Nazarene College drops Crusaders nicknameQUINCY, Mass. — A Massachusetts Christian college has dropped its Crusaders sports team nickname because of the word's "negative connotation."
Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy announced Wednesday that its athletic teams will now be known as the Lions.
Southern Indiana says it will forfeit wins in 2008-09 due to alleged violationsMay 14th, 2009 S. Indiana to forfeit entire season's winsEVANSVILLE, Ind. — Southern Indiana will forfeit its entire 2008-09 season after two players were declared ineligible and an internal investigation found five alleged NCAA violations by the men's basketball program.
Mississippi State: Jarvis Varnado decides against going pro, will return for senior seasonMay 12th, 2009 Varnado to return for senior yearSTARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State center Jarvis Varnado will return for his senior season after deciding not to turn pro.
Offensive lineman J.D. Quinn, at center of Sooners' NCAA case, agrees to deal with DolphinsMay 9th, 2009 Lineman J.D. Quinn agrees to deal with DolphinsMIAMI — Undrafted offensive lineman J.D.
Person familiar with deal tells AP: Lineman in Sooners' NCAA case agrees to play for DolphinsMay 9th, 2009 AP source: lineman Quinn agrees to Dolphins dealMIAMI — Undrafted offensive lineman J.D. Quinn has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins after a brief career at Oklahoma that led to NCAA sanctions.
NCAA to review Chattanooga complaint about loss from hosting tourney games with no local teamsMay 9th, 2009 Chattanooga unhappy about losing nearly $60,000CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga has complained to the NCAA, saying it lost money hosting women's tournament games because the teams had no local ties.
Judge: 1868 Sioux treaty covers pain, suffering of woman sexually assaulted by Army recruiterApril 29th, 2009 Judge: 1868 Sioux treaty covers pain, sufferingPIERRE, S.D. — A nearly 150-year-old treaty between the United States and a number of Indian tribes requires the U.S.
Florida State appealing NCAA sanctions that would cost victories in cheating scandalApril 23rd, 2009 Florida State appeals part of NCAA sanctionsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State has appealed to the NCAA to reduce sanctions in a cheating scandal so the school won't have to forfeit victories in 10 sports, including up to 14 in football.
Lawsuit seeking money for S.D.'s Black Hills divides Sioux; many still want sacred land backApril 23rd, 2009 Sioux split on suit seeking money for Black HillsPIERRE, S.D. — A band of Sioux whose ancestors were driven from the majestic Black Hills more than 130 years ago is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, upsetting other tribal members who say taking money for the sacred land would be legitimizing the theft.
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