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Passing the test – free coaching classes for minority student-athletes to enter colleges

Subpar performances on standardized tests have dashed more than a few hopes and dreams of minority athletes who wanted to go to college. But now, some much needed help is available and student-athletes stand to benefit immensely.

July 4, 2007

NAACP president belittles baseball’s efforts

NEW YORK The new interim president of the NAACP belittled baseball’s efforts to boost black participation, chastising the sport in a letter Tuesday to commissioner Bud Selig.

July 3, 2007

Former Kentucky coach named assistant at Texas

AUSTIN Texas Former Kentucky women’s basketball coach Mickie DeMoss was hired Tuesday as an assistant at Texas.

July 3, 2007

Montana State-Billings hires softball coach

BILLINGS Mont. Tony Stone, a former assistant softball coach at Montana State University-Billings, will return as the school’s new head softball coach, said Gary Gray, director of intercollegiate athletics at the Billings campus.

July 3, 2007

Boston College goaltender signs with Canucks

BOSTON Goaltender Cory Schneider, who helped lead Boston College to the last two NCAA championship games, is foregoing his senior season to turn pro.

July 2, 2007

Omaha group trying to save College World Series stadium

OMAHA Neb. An Omaha group has already collected more than 4,000 signatures as part of a campaign to save Rosenblatt Stadium, which has been home to the College World Series since 1950.

July 2, 2007

Former Cal State athlete sentenced to 5 years in real estate scam

SANTA ANA Calif. A former Cal State Fullerton baseball player who hired one time Dodgers star Steve Garvey to help promote his business was sentenced to five years in prison for duping more than 200 investors out of $32 million through a real estate scam.

July 2, 2007

OU to build $8.4 million indoor tennis facility

NORMAN Okla. Contruction will start this fall on an $8.4 million indoor tennis facility at the University of Oklahoma, the university has announced.

July 2, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Knoxville College President-Elect Starts At A Different Institution

This week, Dr. Earl Yarbrough Sr. is finally occupying the seat he’s sought most of his professional life — the one belonging to a historically Black university president.

July 2, 2007

Former college football players could find work in new league

ORLANDO Fla. Rudy Griffin’s college football career ended two years ago when he graduated from Alabama, but the desire to play still hasn’t left him.

July 1, 2007

UNC Wilmington hires athletic director

WILMINGTON N.C. UNC Wilmington hired Kelly Landry Mehrtens as its athletic director Monday.

July 1, 2007

UNC Wilmington hires athletic director

WILMINGTON N.C. UNC Wilmington hired Kelly Landry Mehrtens as its athletic director Monday.

July 1, 2007

Purdue’s men’s basketball team won’t travel much for non-conference games

WEST LAFAYETTE Ind. The Purdue men’s basketball team will only leave Indiana three times this season before the start of Big Ten play.

July 1, 2007

Tommy Bell named athletic director at Indian University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

FORT WAYNE Ind. Tommy Bell, who oversaw fundraising for Southern Illinois University’s athletic department since 2001, was named Monday as IPFW’s athletic director.

July 1, 2007

Ellis hired as Coastal Carolina coach

CONWAY S.C. Cliff Ellis was hired as Coastal Carolina’s basketball coach Monday, succeeding Buzz Peterson at a school that finished 15-15 last year.

July 1, 2007

Ellis hired as Coastal Carolina coach

CONWAY S.C. Cliff Ellis was hired as Coastal Carolina’s basketball coach Monday, succeeding Buzz Peterson at a school that finished 15-15 last year.

July 1, 2007

Tony Amaker Hires Blue Devils to Help Transform Harvard Basketball Team

CAMBRIDGE Mass. Tommy Amaker is bringing two Blue Devils with him to help turn around Harvard’s basketball program, naming former Duke guard Kenny Blakeney as assistant coach on Monday.

July 1, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Summit League gains new members and direction

OKLAHOMA CITY The Summit League has three new members, a new name and a new logo. More importantly, commissioner Tom Douple believes the conference has a new direction.

June 30, 2007