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Providence, RI (MySportsbook) - The Big East Conference has named John
Marinatto as its commissioner, replacing the outgoing Mike Tranghese.
Marinatto, who was appointed by unanimous vote by the league's chancellors and
presidents, joined the Big East staff in 2002 as sen... |
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Providence, RI (MySportsbook) - The Big East Conference will reportedly
elevate John Marinatto to the commissioner's job, replacing Mike Tranghese.
The Big East has a news conference scheduled for 11 a.m. (et) on Wednesday to
make a "significant announcement concerning the direction... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - (Editor's Note: President-Elect Barack
Obama will not make an appearance in this column.)
Dear Coach,
Pursuant to the terms of my plea bargain agreement and by order of the court,
"Number 81" hereby submits this apology to you, to the patrons of Danny'... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Three-time NBA All-Star point guard Kevin
Johnson and ex-Cincinnati Bengals head coach Sam Wyche highlighted a night of
sports figures scoring victories on election night.
The 42-year-old Johnson, a Democrat, became Sacramento's first African
Am... |
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New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Great Britain's Paula Radcliffe captured the
women's title at the New York City Marathon for a second consecutive year,
while the men's champion for a second time in three years was Marilson Gomes
dos Santos of Brazil.
Radcliffe led virtually from w... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The talents of close to 40,000 runners
will be showcased before two million spectators on November 2 at the ING New
York City Marathon. With women's world record holder Paula Radcliffe and
marathon icon Catherine "the Great" Ndereba racing at this year's even... |
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Bloomington, IN (MySportsbook) - Fred Glass will serve as the new athletic
director of Indiana University, as announced by IU president Michael A.
McRobbie on Tuesday.
Glass replaces Rick Greenspan, who resigned as of the end of the year amid
continued criticism for recruitin... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - With news that quarterback Daunte
Culpepper, late of the Raiders via the Dolphins via the Vikings has decided to
un-retire, I've decided that next week I will officially announce my
retirement from the NFL.
The league is just too little for the both of u... |
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Columbus, OH (MySportsbook) - Ohio State and athletic director Gene Smith
have agreed on a contract extension through 2016, president E. Gordon Gee
announced Thursday.
In addition to an assistant vice president title, Smith will receive a $48,000
raise for a yearly salary of $6... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Yes, I too have been worried recently
about events that could have an impact on my finances.
I've watched the numbers on the computer screen go steadily downward for
several weeks. No matter how many trades I take part in, I can't seem to stop
the slide... |
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Norfolk, VA (MySportsbook) - Former Olympic sprinter Tim Montgomery was
sentenced to five years in prison by a district court judge Friday on heroin
charges.
Montgomery entered a guilty plea on July 3 after an agreement with government
officials, and on Friday learned of his sente... |
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Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - This is the time of the year that true
sports fans live for. A time when baseball playoffs get underway, when every
football team still has a chance for glory, when basketball players are
getting ready for camp after their long two-week vacation and hockey ... |
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New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance
Armstrong has joined Team Astana for his comeback season in 2009.
Armstrong and Team Astana revealed initial plans for Armstrong's return to
competitive cycling on Wednesday. He will start with the Tour Dow... |
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Seattle, WA (MySportsbook) - The University of Washington named Scott
Woodward director of athletics on Wednesday.
Woodward, Washington's vice president for external relations since 2004, has
been serving as interim athletic director since February. Former AD Todd
Turner re... |
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