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July 9, 2010

John North, Former Saints & Kentucky Football Coach, Dies

John P. North, who coached the New Orleans Saints from 1973-75, and the University of Kentucky. He was 89.http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/07/former_new_orleans_saints_coac_1.html...

July 9, 2010

Woman Denies Trying To Extort Pitino

Karen Cunagin Sypher, the woman accused of trying to extort Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino, has denied the charges in a court brief. The case is set to begin trial on July 26 with jury selection July 12 and 13.http://www.google.com/hos...

July 8, 2010

Adidas Invitational – Day Two Breakdown

The Adidas Invitational continued on high school and middle school campuses around Indianapolis on Wednesday. Just as there was on Tuesday, a healthy contingent of college coaches was on hand to survey the talent. For the second day in a row, it was ...

July 8, 2010

Fullerton’s Michelle Gromacki Named Assistant Coach Of USA Softball Team

Cal State Fullerton softball head coach Michelle Gromacki has been named assistant coach of the 2010 USA women’s national team. She replaces Barb Jordan, who has stepped down for personal reasons.Gromacki, who is in her 11th season at Fullerton...

July 8, 2010

Thrashers Name John Torchetti Associate Coach

Torchetti, 45, joins the Thrashers with more than 26 years of professional hockey experience as a player, coach and manager. His NHL coaching resume includes stops in Tampa Bay (1999-00 to 2000-01), Florida (2002-03 to 2003-04), Los Angeles (2005-06)...

July 8, 2010

Isiah Thomas, Steve Alford To Roast Bob Knight

It’s a night many people have been waiting for - a chance to roast former head basketball coach Bobby Knight. Included in the Coach Knight All Star Celebrity Roast and Toast are Isiah Thomas and Steve Alford, both who Knight has skewered in the...

July 8, 2010

Unique Fund-Raiser Has Yards Covered In Coach’s Face

For any program looking for a unique fund-raiser this year, take a look at Charles Page High School (Okla.). The "Get Kinard Out Of Your Yard" campaign has the Sandite Quarterback Club placing signs with football coach Dustin Kinard’s face in u...

July 8, 2010

University of Minnesota Selects FieldTurf For Football Complex

The University of Minnesota has selected FieldTurf for the Gophers’ Gibson-Nagurski Football Complex. The new surface will be the same FieldTurf system that the team plays on during its home games at TCF Bank Stadium.http://www.fieldturf.com...