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September 17, 2009

Gillispie Charged With DUI

Billy Gillispie, the former head men's basketball coach at Kentucky and Texas A&M, was arrested for driving under the influence at 2:45 a.m. this morning in Lawrenceburg, Ky. This is Gillispie's third alcohol-related arrest with one being dismissed a...

September 17, 2009

Gillispie Enrolls In Rehab

Former Kentucky and Texas A&M head men's coach Billy Gillispie has checked into the John Lucas substance abuse program in Houston following his recent arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Gillispie's pre-trial hearing is scheduled for S...

September 17, 2009

Gillispie Speaks Out About Alcohol Problem

Former Kentucky and Texas A&M head men's coach Billy Gillispie acknowledged that he has a problem with alcohol in an interview with Fox 26 Sports (Houston) on Wednesday. Gillispie has entered the John Lucas Athletes After Care Program. For more on hi...

September 17, 2009

Girls Coach (Ohio) Killed In Car Accident

Timothy Hartman, the girls basketball coach at the Village Academy in Powell, Ohio, was killed in a car accident on Columbus' east side Tuesday.www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2009/08/26/story_crash_folo.html?sid=102 Girls Coach (Ohio) Killed...

September 17, 2009

Gonzalez Signs 3-Year Extension With Seton Hall

Bobby Gonzalez, who already is signed to be the Seton Hall head men's coach for the next three years, has signed a three-year extension. He now is signed to lead the Pirates through the 2014-15 season. Gonzalez is 47-46 in his three seasons at Seton ...

September 17, 2009

Hamilton Receives Extension From FSU

Leonard Hamilton has received a contract extension from Florida State. The Seminoles head men's basketball coach now is signed through April 30, 2014.www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/orl-florida-state-basketball-leonard-hamilton-0813, 0, 3889833.story?tra...

September 17, 2009

Illinois Expands Drug Testing Of Athletes

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed House Bill 272 into law Friday, which increases the number of student-athletes to be tested for anabolic steroids and stimulants during Illinois High School Association state events. Last year, 700 athletes were tes...

September 17, 2009

Indiana Tech Fires Coach

Jay Croft only lasted one season at the helm of the Indiana Tech women's basketball team. He was fired Tuesday but no reason has been provided as to why. Kroft led the squad to a 10-19 record last year after the team went 1-30 the year prior.www.jour...