49ers S Michael Lewis goes down hard, leaves gameOctober 11th, 2009 49ers Lewis leaves with concussionSAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco strong safety Michael Lewis has sustained his third concussion of the season, going down during the 49ers' game against Atlanta early in the third quarter trying to tackle Michael Turner. Lewis, who sustained two concussions during an 11-day span in the preseason, could be sidelined for a prolonged period.
Bynum has 15 points as new-look Pistons beat Heat 87-83October 5th, 2009 New-look Pistons beat Heat, 87-83AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Will Bynum scored 15 points and the new-look Detroit Pistons got off to a successful start with a 87-83 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
For Dwyane Wade, on-court play _ not off-court issues _ the focus as Heat camp loomsSeptember 30th, 2009 Wade looking for basketball season to bring reliefMIAMI — It's getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private. The reigning NBA scoring champion is being sued by scorned business partners and responded by filing a $100 million defamation suit against those parties.
New Mexico administrators looking into Locksley fight with assistantSeptember 30th, 2009 University begins probe into Locksley fightALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — University of New Mexico administrators have opened an investigation into a fight where football coach Mike Locksley struck an assistant, and the first-year coach could face suspension or firing.
Beasley returns to Heat workouts after rehab staySeptember 21st, 2009 Michael Beasley back with Heat after rehabMIAMI — Michael Beasley is back with the Miami Heat. The second-year forward out of Kansas State worked out with teammates at the Heat practice facility Monday.
High school football teams resist changing practice procedures despite heat-related deathsSeptember 14th, 2009 Despite deaths, schools resist changing heat plansSAN ANTONIO — A leading researcher says at least three teenage football players died as school practices started up this summer, fatalities which followed new health warnings to coaches about the risks of heat stroke. Autopsy results are not complete yet, and three deaths is about average for the sport in most years.
Brothers Sam and Emmanuel Acho move from small school to playing big defense for No. 2 TexasSeptember 10th, 2009 Acho brothers hit big time, boost D at No. 2 TexasAUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, which annually produces many of the top high school players in the country, private schools are considered the shallow end of the talent pool.
Schools should play role in Commonwealth Games: DikshitAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit Wednesday said that city schools had a large role to play in making the forthcoming Commonwealth Games a success by "inculcating right values" in children to play a good host. "Principals must inculcate right values with correct information in children and in fellow teachers, so that Delhi would become a wonderful host for 52 visiting nations of the world," Dikshit said while addressing the annual conference of principals/heads of department of Delhi government schools at Vigyan Bhawan here.
Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins leaves practice with strained calfAugust 1st, 2009 Jets NT Jenkins sidelined with strained calfCORTLAND, N.Y. — Pro Bowl nose tackle Kris Jenkins left the New York Jets' practice Saturday with a strained left calf, an injury not believed to be serious but will likely keep him sidelined a few days.
No surprise: NBA scoring champ Dwyane Wade gets extension offer from Miami HeatJuly 13th, 2009 No surprise: Wade gets extension offer from HeatMIAMI — The Miami Heat didn't wait long to announce the NBA's worst-kept secret: They want to keep Dwyane Wade. The reigning NBA scoring champion said he received a text from Heat president Pat Riley regarding a contract extension shortly after midnight Sunday, the first day the team could make such an offer.
Colleges doing everything from eliminating sports, cutting scholarships to save moneyJuly 13th, 2009 Colleges seek to cut costs in tough economic timesSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Atlantic Coast Conference won't hold its baseball championship at Fenway Park next year, choosing a North Carolina venue over far-flung Boston.
Ky. school system report on football player death says coach followed rules for hot practicesJuly 1st, 2009 Report on Ky. player death: Coach followed rulesLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Economics 101: NCAA trimming costs, suspending dues to help schools cope with recessionJune 3rd, 2009 NCAA trimming costs, suspending duesINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA wants to give schools an economic break. College sports' largest governing body has announced it will suspend membership dues for the next school year.
Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownMay 29th, 2009 Belmont Park receives NTRA safety accreditationNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association said on Friday that the racetrack has been fully accredited by its Safety and Integrity Alliance following a review of all racing operations.
Belmont Park receives NTRA safety a week before it hosts third leg of Triple CrownMay 29th, 2009 Belmont Park receives NTRA accreditationNEW YORK — Belmont Park has received safety certification from a newly formed consortium a week before running its signature event the Belmont Stakes. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association said on Friday that the racetrack has been fully accredited by its Safety and Integrity Alliance following a review of all racing operations.
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