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September 24, 2010

John Wooden Day Set For Oct. 14

October 14 has been set as John Wooden Day as students, former players and the mayor of Los Angeles are set to participate in a day-long celebration of the former UCLA coach. The event has been organized by the Undergraduate Students Association Coun...

September 24, 2010

University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Placed On Probation

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga athletic department has been placed on probation by the NCAA for two years due to excessive "impermissible text messages and telephone calls." The majority of violations come from the football and men's bask...

September 23, 2010

Adidas Introduces Lighter, More Advanced NBA Uniforms

Adidas has released its NBA Revolution 30, which is the lightest and most technologically advanced NBA uniform available. The uniforms are 30 percent lighter and dry twice as fast as previous NBA uniforms. The new uniforms are made from 60 percent re...

September 23, 2010

Virginia High School League Bans Energy Drinks

The Virginia High School League’s executive committee voted Wednesday to ban the use of energy drinks by student-athletes during games and practices. The rule is in effect because of "potential serious safety and health issues.".http://weblogs....

September 23, 2010

Town Divided Over Ouster Of 42-Year Coaching Legend

Residents in Pocono, Pa., have mixed feelings about the ouster of Stroudsburg High football coach Fred Ross after 42 years. Ross told the local paper he felt betrayed. The team, however, has not performed that well in recent years but supporters say ...

September 23, 2010

Ex-State Champion Coach Indicted In Drug Ring

Montel Staples, 41, who coached the former Duquense High School (Pa.) to a state boys basketball title in 2005, has been indicted in a transcontinental drug ring.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_700870.html...

September 23, 2010

Maryland’s Williams Says Players Should Be Paid

University of Maryland men’s basketball coach Gary Williams said this week that he believes players should be paid $200 a month, which, he says, is a drop in the bucket to the business of NCAA basketball that is making billions.http://content.u...

September 23, 2010

Ex-State Champion Coach Indicted In Drug Ring

Montel Staples, 41, who coached the former Duquense High School (Pa.) to a state boys basketball title in 2005, has been indicted in a transcontinental drug ring.http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_700870.htmlEx-State Cha...