Former Syracuse quarterback and before that Duke guard, Greg Paulus, was added to the Ohio State men’s basketball staff as video coordinator, Thursday. Paulus spent the last year as an assistant coach at Navy. Buckeyes coach, Thad Matta, recruited Paulus […]
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NCAA denies USC appeal, Trojans may lose BCS trophy
The USC Trojans are involved in another uphill battle. The football program, already facing sanctions and punishment, is now fighting to keep the 2004 BCS National Championship trophy. Recall, USC won the 2004 National Championship beating Oklahoma 55-19 in the […]
Twins honor Killebrew
The Twins Hall of Fame slugger is being remembered Thursday in Minnesota – today is Harmon Killebrew Day. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton made the declaration in remembrance of the player who hit 573 career home runs. He died, last week, […]
Rendon swings few and far between
During the past three NCAA baseball seasons Anthony Rendon has been the most productive hitter. The Rice Owls’ third baseman is one of the leader for the first-round pick in the MLB Draft. But he hasn’t been swinging his bat […]
Coaches back players: End NFL lockout
The NFL Coaches Association isn’t interested in a work stoppage, either. They are backing the players’ fight against the owners. The NFLCA filed a brief with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday. In the appeal, the coaches […]
L.A. Lakers finalizing deal for new head coach, Mike Brown
The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a deal that will bring former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown as their new head coach. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin is reporting that Mike Brown will be the 22nd coach in franchise history. He replaces […]
Brian Rafalski retires
Brian Rafalski retired from the NHL Wednesday. The three-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Olympic silver medalist decided to call it quits after a 11 NHL seasons. He was limited by injuries in 2010-2011 – scoring only four goals in […]
NCAA changes eligibility rules for football
The NCAA’s Academic Progress Rates report was released Tuesday and it showed that college football players that remained eligible had dropped by two points. And it caught the attention of the NCAA’s attention. “The ultimate goal for all student-athletes is […]
Paul Splittorff dies
The Kansas City Royals announced Paul Splittorff, the winningest pitcher in the team’s history, has died. The 64-year-old Splittorff was battling throat cancer but died early Wednesday from complications with melanoma. He passed away at his home in the Kansas […]
VCU coach Shaka Smart’s contract raises student fees
When Shaka Smart was given a $1.2 million contract, most students and fans were elated to keep him around. Students may be less excited today. Virginia Commonwealth University released plans to increase student fees to pay – in part – […]