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.
Jackson doctor hires law firm; lawyer says physician is only considered a witnessJune 27th, 2009 Jackson doctor hires law firmLOS ANGELES — A Houston lawyer says his firm has been hired by the doctor who reportedly was with Michael Jackson when the pop star was fatally stricken in his Los Angeles home. William M. Stradley, a partner in the firm of Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, says his firm has been hired by Dr.
Dun & Bradstreet hires new North American customer managerJune 23rd, 2009 Dun & Bradstreet hires new customer managerSHORT HILLS, N.J. — Business analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet Inc.
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.
Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker give birth to baby girlMay 13th, 2009 WNBA star Parker gives birth to baby girlNEW YORK — Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker has given birth to a baby girl. It is the first child for the WNBA's reigning MVP and rookie of the year and husband Shelden Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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.
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.
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.
North Carolina legislators, governor to celebrate Tar Heels' NCAA title with team, coachApril 29th, 2009 Tar Heels to be feted by state lawmakers, governorRALEIGH, N.C. — State lawmakers and Gov.
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.
Jackson: Lakers consultant Tex Winter improving after suffering apparent strokeApril 27th, 2009 Jackson says Winter is improving in hospitalLOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, is recovering in a Kansas hospital from an apparent stroke. Winter, 87, fell ill Saturday morning in Manhattan, where he was attending a reunion of Kansas State basketball team members, the Lakers said.
Obama salutes UConn team, shoots hoop with women's teamApril 27th, 2009 Obama shoots hoops with UConn women's teamWASHINGTON — Championship ceremony is a White House standard for sports teams. Shooting hoops with the president, now that's something to remember.
Los Angeles Lakers consultant Tex Winter hospitalized in KansasApril 26th, 2009 Lakers consultant Winter hospitalizedLOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, has been hospitalized in Kansas, a team spokesman said Saturday. Winter, 87, fell ill Saturday morning in Manhattan, where he was attending a reunion of Kansas State basketball team members, said John Black, the Lakers' vice president of communications.
Women's college basketball gets plenty of A's on report card for diversity in coaching hiresApril 22nd, 2009 Women's hoops gets lots of A's for coaching hiresINDIANAPOLIS — Women's college basketball is getting good marks in racial diversity for its coaching hires. One reason: The search committees for coaches are more diverse.
BCA gives 14 As on latest hiring report card for women's basketballApril 22nd, 2009 14 schools earn top scores on BCA report cardINDIANAPOLIS — Colleges and universities are doing a better job at being inclusive in women's basketball coaching hires, according to the latest Black Coaches and Administrators hiring report card. The latest grades, released Wednesday, showed 14 of 16 schools received A's for their hires in 2007-08.
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