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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...

March 2, 2010

Binghamton Men To Skip America East Tourney

After a season of turmoil, the Binghamton University men's basketball team will skip the America East Conference tournament because of "possible distractions." The school says the move was voluntary but the New York Times is reporting two people with...

March 2, 2010

Calipari Making His Mark…Now On Maker’s Mark

John Calipari will have his likeness featured on a special fundraising bottle of Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Handmade Whiskey. The program, which is a joint effort with the University of Kentucky symphony orchestra, Maker's Mark and Keenel...

March 2, 2010

Houston’s Curl Back After Heart Issue

Houston women's coach Joe Curl has been cleared by doctors to return to the bench after missing the last five games due to heart issues. Curl, 55, is in his 12th year as head coach but did miss the entire 2007-08 season because of a heart attack.http...

March 2, 2010

Missouri Women’s Coach To Step Down

The University of Missouri and women's basketball coach Cindy Stein have agreed for her to step down from her position. Stein had coached the Tigers for the last 12 years but this season her squad is 11-16 and 1-13 in the Big 12.http://www.kansascity...