Stars sign defenseman Stephane Robidas to $13.2M, four-year extension through 2013-14 seasonOctober 1st, 2009 Robidas signs 4-year extension with StarsFRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Stephane Robidas to a $13.2 million, four-year contract extension, through the 2013-14 season. General manager Joe Nieuwendyk said Thursday that Robidas (Roh-bee-dah), entering the fifth season of his second Dallas stint, is a key member of the leadership group.
Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault agrees to 3-year contract extensionSeptember 24th, 2009 Canucks' coach Vigneault signs 3-year extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks and coach Alain Vigneault agreed to a three-year contract extension. The Canucks announced the deal Thursday, which keeps Vigneault with the team through the 2012-13 season.
Terps coach Gary Williams gets 1-year extension; contract now runs into 2013September 21st, 2009 Terps' Williams gets 1-year extension to 2013COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams has received a one-year extension on his contract, which could keep him at the job into 2013.
Seattle Storm sign coach Brian Agler to 2-year contract extensionSeptember 14th, 2009 Seattle signs coach Agler to extensionSEATTLE — Just before the start of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm have signed coach Brian Agler to a two-year contract extension. Agler's deal covers the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an option for 2012.
Right wing Derek Dorsett signs 2-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue JacketsSeptember 12th, 2009 Dorsett signs contract extension with Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Right wing Derek Dorsett has signed a two-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets that runs through the 2011-12 season. General Manager Scott Howson announced the deal Saturday.
Michigan State trustees OK contract extensions for athletic director, coachesSeptember 11th, 2009 Michigan St. OKs extensions for AD, coachesEAST LANSING, Mich.
Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien signs multiyear contract extensionSeptember 4th, 2009 Bruins coach Julien signs multiyear extensionBOSTON — Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien has signed a multiyear contract extension. The team made the announcement Friday.
Coach Nick Saban signs 3-year contract extension to stay at Alabama through 2017 seasonAugust 30th, 2009 Alabama's Saban signs 3-year contract extensionTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama coach Nick Saban has signed a three-year contract extension, athletic director Mal Moore said Saturday.
Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 women's basketball Hall of Fame classJuly 26th, 2009 Rebecca Lobo headlines 2010 Hall of Fame classUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, leading a class of six inductees Saturday.
Providence men's basketball coach Keno Davis signs contract extensionJuly 14th, 2009 Providence coach Davis signs contract extensionPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence men's basketball coach Keno Davis has been given a contract extension after his first season in which the Friars won 19 games.
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.
Detroit Lions sign C Dominic Raiola to 4-year contract extension, through 2013 seasonJune 25th, 2009 Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year contract extensionALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed center Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension.
Western Athletic Conference moving men's, women's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas in 2011June 24th, 2009 WAC to moving 2011 basketball tournaments to VegasLAS VEGAS — The Western Athletic Conference is moving its season-ending women's and men's basketball tournaments to Las Vegas. The deal announced Wednesday puts the tournaments at the Orleans Arena in 2011 and 2012.
Tulsa basketball coach Wojcik agrees to 6-year deal; runs through 2014-15 seasonJune 23rd, 2009 Wojcik agrees to 6-year contract at TulsaTULSA, Okla. — Doug Wojcik has agreed to a six-year contract to remain Tulsa's basketball coach.
Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith DambrotJune 18th, 2009 Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extensionAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016.