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NC State Shocks Georgetown

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:25:11 CDT

It's been a long time since North Carolina State was mentioned in the same breath with the elite programs in the nation—let alone its own state. Now, a new coach and a new attitude have the Wolfpack faithful harkening back to the glory days of David Thompson and Jim...

'Fighting Sioux' Backers Fight to Restore Name

Rob Quinn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:30:00 CST

Another battle looms in North Dakota's long-running fight over the Fighting Sioux. The University of North Dakota has been trying to retire the nickname and logo deemed offensive to Native Americans, but the name's supporters say they have gathered enough signatures to force a statewide referendum on the issue in...

Joe Paterno Has Lung Cancer

John Johnson — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:48:19 CST

Joe Paterno has lung cancer, his family said today. Son Scott specified that it was treatable and said doctors expected a "full recovery" for his 84-year-old father, reports USA Today . "As everyone can appreciate, this is a deeply personal matter for my parents, and we simply ask that his privacy...

ND Senate: Teams Can Drop Fighting Sioux Name

Rob Quinn — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:56:00 CST

The University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux teams can now change their nickname if they want to, the state Senate has decided. A law requiring UND teams to keep their name and logo was adopted in response to the NCAA's decision to put UND under sanctions because it considers the...

8 Miami Players Suspended After Booster Scandal

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:12:51 CDT

In the wake of the University of Miami booster scandal , eight football players have been suspended by the NCAA for accepting illicit benefits from Nevin Shapiro. All of them must also repay the value of those benefits, ranging from $140 for quarterback Jacory Harris to $1,200 for defensive starter...

Booster Says He Gave Cash, Prostitutes to Miami Players

Kevin Spak — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:56:25 CDT

A convicted Ponzi schemer and former University of Miami booster has come forward alleging that he gave millions in illicit benefits to Hurricanes players—including cash, prostitutes, jewelry, trips, and even an abortion. Nevin Shapiro, who is currently in prison for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme, detailed...

College B-Ball Legend Dies in Bus Crash

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:27:05 CDT

Lorenzo Emile Charles, the hero of the 1983 NCAA championship game, died yesterday in a bus crash in North Carolina. Charles, who caught and dunked a last-second shot from his NC State Wolfpack teammate to win the title over heavily favored opponents, was alone and driving a charter bus when...

Series of Scandals Led to Fall of Ohio State's Tressel

Matt Cantor — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:06:00 CDT

Ohio State’s vaunted football coach Jim Tressel resigned suddenly yesterday , and a new Sports Illustrated story may explain why. The piece on Tressel details a “pattern” of broken rules under his coaching, all amid much praise from other football heavyweights for his “steadiness” and “integrity.” The latest crisis occurred when...

NCAA to Punish North Dakota Over 'Fighting Sioux' Name

John Johnson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:45:04 CDT

The NCAA plans to penalize the University of the North Dakota for sticking with its Fighting Sioux nickname. Starting in August, the university can't host postseason sports tournaments and its players can't wear the logo in postseason games, reports the Grand Forks Herald . State lawmakers tried to shield the school...