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December 29, 2009

Utah Coach Competes With Skiing To Lure Players

In a place like Park City, Utah, it's difficult to find teenagers who don't want to ski. Head boys basketball coach Sam White is hoping to change that a bit and lure more players into the gym in the winter. It's an interesting story of how a coach co...

December 28, 2009

Bulls Set To Fire Del Negro

The Chicago Bulls appear set to fire head coach Vinny Del Negro. It is being reported that right now the only obstacle is deciding on who should be the replacement. The Bulls are 11-17.http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017373331?Reports:%20Del...

December 28, 2009

Pitino Accuser Pleads Not Guilty Again

Karen Cunagin Sypher has pleaded not guilty to new charges, including retaliating against a witness, related to an alleged extortion attempt of University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4764222P...

December 24, 2009

Coach Fired After Allowing Injured Player To Practice

Dave Renwick, head boys basketball coach at Pentwater High (Mich.), has been fired after allowing a player to practice while recovering from an injury. Renwick did not receive a medical statement from the player's doctor confirming it was OK for him ...

December 24, 2009

Parent Complaints Spells The End Of Coach?

Bandon High (Ore.) boys basketball coach Matt Angove has been placed on leave from his basketball coaching duties after 12 years with the team. While the principal and athletic director are not providing a reason why, Angove believes it has to do wit...

December 23, 2009

Former UK Coach Gets Street Named After Him

Joe B. Hall, the former University of Kentucky men's basketball coach, who led the Wildcats to the national title in 1978, will have a street named after him in Shepherdsville, Ky.http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20091223/ZONE10/912230319/1002/...

December 22, 2009

Florida Teen Dies At Halftime Of Game

Phillip Jackson, 18, a center on the Sandalwood High (Fla.) basketball team, died yesterday after collapsing during halftime of a game against Nease High. Faculty praised Jackson for his focus as he was doing well in academics, playing on the footbal...

December 22, 2009

Massey Wins No. 700

Galesburg High (Ill.) beat Canton Monday night, 87-65, for head coach Evan Massey's 700th victory.http://www.galesburg.com/sports/x664188245/Streaks-beat-Canton-87-65-for-Masseys-700th Massey Wins No. 700 Galesburg High (Ill.) beat Canton Monday nigh...