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March 4, 2010

University of Missouri-St. Louis Men’s Coach Resigns

Chris Pilz has resigned as head men's basketball coach at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. In seven seasons with the Tritons, Pilz's record was 77-114.http://www.ksdk.com/sports/story.aspx?storyid=197137&catid=6University of Missouri-St. Louis M...

March 3, 2010

U of Wisconsin Shelves Plan For Practice Hockey Rink

The University of Wisconsin has shelved a $25 million project to build an on-campus and competition rink for the men’s and women’s hockey programs. Athletic director Barry Alvarez said the delay is occuring due to the lack of private dona...

March 3, 2010

Yerkovich Retires After 44 Years, 634 Wins

Jim Yerkovich is retiring from coaching high-school basketball after 44 years and 634 wins in Utah. The current Judge Memorial coach won three state titles and finished runner-up six times.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700013425/High-school-bask...

March 3, 2010

Hilgeman Retires From Rhodes College After 34 Years

Herb Hilgeman, 59, is retiring as men's basketball coach at Rhodes College (Tenn.). He finishes his career with a record of 473-360 and is the all-time winningest coach in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference history.http://www.americanchronicle.c...

March 3, 2010

Oregon State Extends Robinson For 2 Years

In the two years since Craig Robinson has taken over the Oregon State men's program, he has produced 31 wins, which is the most in a two-year stretch for the Beavers since 1991. Robinson was rewarded Tuesday with a two-year contract extension to keep...

March 2, 2010

Becker Guilty Of 1st-Degree Murder Of Ed Thomas

An Iowa jury has found Mark Becker, the former football player accused of killing legendary Aplington-Parkersburg High (Iowa) coach Ed Thomas, guilty of first-degree murder. Sentencing is April 14. First-degree murder in Iowa carries a mandatory life...

March 2, 2010

EKGs Cost-Effective For School Athletes

According to a study published today by Stanford University researchers, routine heart tests for young athletes provdes to be cost-effective, affordable and can potentially prevent the sudden deaths of athletes who had previously, undiagnosed heart p...

March 2, 2010

Wagner Fires Men’s Hoops Coach Mike Deane

After seven seasons, Wagner College (N.Y.) has fired Mike Deane. The former Siena and Marquette head coach was 94-114 at Wager including a 5-26 mark this past season.http://www.silive.com/colleges/index.ssf/2010/03/wagner_college_fires_mens_bask.html...