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    Rotary Bowl, Fanz-TV look forward to added exposure  Dec 2, 2008
    The program will also have important implications for Fanz-TV, a network that focuses on giving airtime to lesser-viewed entities, such as minor league professional sports and smaller-division NCAA Sports. The network, which launched on Jan. 28, was available in 41. (Wwuvikings.com)

    KATHRYN FORBES: NCAA shortchanges black athletes  Nov 22, 2008
    While some might view college athletics as providing exceptional educational opportunities for African-American men, others have focused on the way that the NCAA sports industry profits through the extraction of wealth from the African-American community through the use of black athletic laborers to fuel the NCAA's monopoly of college sports ... Clearly, some folks are profiting from this labor, but it is rarely universities that illogically participate in the athletics arms race to build bigger... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Fresno State baseball champs get nod from President Bush  Nov 13, 2008
    Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)

    President Bush Welcomes 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House  Nov 13, 2008
    For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 12, 2008. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (White House News Releases)

    Three WCWS DVD's Now Available For Purchase  Nov 1, 2008
    - The online store for NCAA Sports CD's, NCAA on Demand, has now made available for purchase, as of this summer, DVD copies of Fresno State softball in the championship games vs. UCLA in 1988 and 1990 in which the Bulldogs finished second and of the National Championship game in 1998 when the Bulldogs defeated Arizona for the University's first-ever National Championship. Fresno State softball ranks third amongst Division I schools in NCAA Women's College World Series championship game... (Gobulldogs.com)

    Irish Set To Visit #22 North Carolina Saturday  Oct 13, 2008
    The women's soccer team ended the longest streak in all of NCAA sports and it came against North Carolina. Oct. 2, 1994: Notre Dame's women's soccer plays to a 0-0 tie against perennial power North Carolina in St. Louis, stopping the Tar Heel's 92-game win streak (still an NCAA record). (Und.com)

    View from the Stands: SMU  Oct 7, 2008
    If that was not the worst call in the history of UCF sports (if not NCAA sports), I don't know what was. I have seen a few returners raise their arm halfway, and get called for a fake fair catch. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Arizona State University Athletics Program To Begin Re-Certification Process  Sep 12, 2008
    Activities of the NCAA membership include formulation rules of play for NCAA sports, conducting national championships, adopting and enforcing standards of eligibility, and studying all phases of intercollegiate athletics. WEB. (Thesundevils.com)

    Interview with Golf Coach Bruce Heppler  Sep 11, 2008
    "The state of Georgia over the years has produced some wonderful players. And we feel like that we got the best player in the state. He is a wonderful student. That's good for recruiting because then in the next year, you can follow it up again because of somebody that he knows. A lot of recruiting is based on relationships. So that was a big get for us. What's your opinion on the new NCAA post-season format (54 holes of stroke play, with the top eight teams engaging in match play to determine... (Ramblinwreck.com)

    Drinking age debate continues  Sep 1, 2008
    Augusta State University President William A. Bloodworth Jr., who opposes beer ads on NCAA sports telecasts, said he has not seen statistics that show age is the reason for binge drinking among college students. "The culprit is more likely to be beer ads than any aspect of the law," Dr. Bloodworth said in an e-mail. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    AD-IN, AD-OUT: Nadal's golden age & doubles bouncebacks  Aug 19, 2008
    We're all for cracking down on the corner-cutting college programs recruiting overseas ringers who have no business competing in NCAA sports. But a two-time collegiate champ at UVA who graduates, bases himself in the U.S. and even has American representation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Clemson athlete tests positive for cocaine  Aug 9, 2008
    Published on: 08/08/08. CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson's athletic department reported one positive drug test for cocaine, and four for marijuana during the year ending June 30. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Twelve Pac-10 Players Make the 2008 Maxwell Award Watch List  Jul 31, 2008
    All members of the Maxwell Football Club, NCAA Sports Information Directors, Head Coaches and selected national media are eligible to vote for these awards. 2008 Maxwell Award Watch List: Travis Beckum, Wisconsin, TE, Sr. Arrelious Benn, Illinois, WR, So. (Pac-10.org)

    Aztecs football team won't be left homeless  Jul 23, 2008
    Schemmel has been named chairman of the NCAA Sports Management and Championship Cabinet. The committee oversees all Division I championships with the exception of men's basketball. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Felton confident in UGA basketball  Jul 17, 2008
    NCAA sports falling below the established point cutoff (925) are subject to penalties including scholarship reductions. In the report, it showed that Georgia's 20 sports were all within the acceptable ranges above the 925 cutoff and most scored higher than the national average for both Division I schools and for all public institutions. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Dogs Hit Tinsel Town  Jul 16, 2008
    The Bulldogs became the lowest seed in NCAA sports history to win a national championship. The Bulldogs, a No. 4 regional seed (the equivalent to a 13-16 seed in the NCAA basketball tournament), earned eight wins over five teams ranked in the nation's top 10 to win the 2008 College World Series. (Gobulldogs.com)

    Lifetime of memories in four weeks  Jul 4, 2008
    For those of you who don t know, Fresno State became the lowest ranking team in the history of NCAA sports to win a national championship. The 89th-ranked Bulldogs ended their amazing journey with a 6-1 win over eighth-ranked University of Georgia at the College World Series on June 25. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    WV board member sought $4M in RichRod deal  Jul 2, 2008
    "And it's incomprehensible to me that anyone that follows university business or NCAA sports could argue that we are better off today than we were when Rich Rodriguez was our coach, and that is damage.". WVU released a total of five deposition transcripts, including that of assistant athletic director Mike Parsons, who emerges in the documents as a key source of Rodriguez's frustration with WVU. E-mails obtained by The Associated Press earlier this year showed the relationship between Rodriguez... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)

    BYU'S Max Hall Named to Maxwell Award Watch List  Jul 2, 2008
    All members of the Maxwell Football Club, NCAA sports information directors, head coaches and selected national media are eligible to vote for these awards. (Themwc.com)

    Davis And Benn Make National Award Watch Lists  Jul 1, 2008
    All members of the Maxwell Football Club, NCAA Sports Information Directors, Head Coaches and selected national media are eligible to vote for these awards. One of Vontae Davis' interceptions came in Illinois' 27-20 victory Sept. 29 at home vs. Penn State. (Fightingillini.com)

    Bulldogs, A to Z  Jun 27, 2008
    And, yes, the Bulldogs put together one of the most remarkable late-season charges in the history of NCAA sports. But Fresno State ALWAYS has been known for playing a gritty, winning brand of baseball built on a bedrock of fundamentals, execution and teamwork. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    HAWKS FLY HIGH AFTER TRIP TO THE WHITE HOUSE  Jun 26, 2008
    President George W. Bush stands with members of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Women's Bowling team, Tuesday, June 24, 2008, during a photo opportunity with the 2007 and 2008 NCAA Sports Champions. White House photo by Chris Greenberg. (Umeshawks.com)

    /news/releases/2008/06/20080624-4.wm.v.html  Jun 25, 2008
    President Bush Welcomes 2007 and 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House WINDOWS. (White House News Releases)

    President Bush Welcomes 2007 and 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House  Jun 25, 2008
    For Immediate Release June 24, 2008. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (White House News Releases)

    Outdoors: Sockeye  Jun 21, 2008
    The Ducks' visit is part of NCAA Sports Champions Day at the White House. Athletics: English. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Ducks cross country team going to White House  Jun 21, 2008
    Oregon's visit is part of NCAA Sports Champions day at the White House. The president will address 20 NCAA championship teams from throughout the 2007-08 academic year on the South Lawn. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)

    Kristina Baskett Named An Academic At-Large All-American  Jun 13, 2008
    Ute gymnast earns second-team honors among 15 NCAA sports ... Baskett was selected to the at-large team, which encompasses 15 NCAA sports. (Utahutes.com)

    Q&A: Getting to Know... Florida State's Luke Gunn  Jun 7, 2008
    To be honest, in England there's not great coverage of the NCAA sports, so I started looking at America. There's a couple of English guys here already, so I spoke to them when I started looking and asked them what their experience was. (Theacc.com)

    MLB still missing the call on replay  May 29, 2008
    Over the years, the NFL, NBA, NHL, some NCAA sports and major tennis tournaments have realized (reluctantly, in some cases) that there was no avoiding the use of instant replay to help govern their games. Then we have baseball, where resistance to sensible change is as much a part of the fabric of the game as pinstripes and the double play. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Wake Forest athletes still must take SAT or ACT  May 28, 2008
    All players in all NCAA sports must meet minimum high school academic requirements, which include college board results, in order for the school to avoid punishment from the national governing organization. Wake Forest changed its overall policy on standardized testing after reviewing extensive research showing that tests favor wealthy students and do not serve as the best predictors of college success. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Baseball could test instant replay in Fall League  May 23, 2008
    The NFL, NBA, NHL, some NCAA sports and major tennis tournaments use replay in some form. International soccer has resisted, although some leagues use it after matches to sort out suspensions for red and yellow cards. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Redman, Taylor Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District  May 23, 2008
    The at-large ESPN The Magazine All-America program includes up to three candidates per school across 13 different women's NCAA sports (bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis and water polo). . (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Is it time for replay?  May 21, 2008
    The NFL, NBA, NHL, some NCAA sports and major tennis tournaments all use a form of replay. Baseball has resisted a switch, worried it would become too pervasive and further bog down games. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Lions in line with Academic Progress Rate  May 8, 2008
    With a score of 988, the Lions' wrestling team is between the 90th-100th percentile within the sport and 80th-90th percentile within all NCAA sports. To see all Div. I schools and their performances (including Penn State). (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Portland State teams penalized by NCAA  May 8, 2008
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    Carolina Releases APR Stats  May 8, 2008
    NCAA sports falling below the established point cutoff (925) are subject to penalties including scholarship reductions. The data released on Tuesday takes into account the scholarship athletes on rosters for the 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07 academic years. (Uscsports.com)

    Just Wonderings: 'Thank God It's May' Edition  May 3, 2008
    Top 10 NCAA Sports Schools. (8/15/07) | (4/28/08) (8/23/07) | (8/25/07). (The Daily Campus, CT)

    1, 2, 3, 4!!!!  May 2, 2008
    They are THE dynasty of NCAA Sports this decade. By Zeb McKluskey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Parker collects another player of the year honor  Apr 18, 2008
    ESPN - Parker wins Honda Sports Award as best women's college player - Women's College Basketball. Parker wins Honda Sports Award as best women's college player - Women's College Basketball. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)

    Bucknell's Buursma Selected as Baseball Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Finalist  Apr 17, 2008
    After five years of honoring senior basketball players for remaining in school, the award expanded to other NCAA sports including baseball. The player procurement process in baseball has created a system where many players are drafted prior to finishing their collegiate careers. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Schiavone named to Lowe's Senior Class All-America Team  Apr 12, 2008
    Since that time, Lowe's, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, has expanded the award to include other NCAA sports and it has developed into the nation's premier tribute to college seniors. A strong defensive player, Schiavone played in 120 career games and had 23 points. (Airforcesports.com)

    Rabil Among 10 Finalists for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Apr 12, 2008
    Since that time, Lowe's, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, has expanded the award to include other NCAA sports and the award has developed into the nation's premier tribute to college seniors ... Lowe's, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, extended the award in 2007 to include six other NCAA sports: men's ice hockey, men's lacrosse, baseball, softball, men's soccer and women's soccer. (Hopkinssports.com)

    Army's Massie Finalist For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Apr 8, 2008
    Lowe's, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, extended the award in 2007 to include six other NCAA sports: men's ice hockey, men's lacrosse, baseball, softball, men's soccer and women's soccer. The other nine 2008 finalists are: Michael Corbolotti, Cornell University, Fletcher Gregory, University of North Carolina, Pat Grimm, Yale University, Mike Leveille, Syracuse University, Danny Nathan, Cornell University, Paul Rabil, Johns Hopkins University, Brad Ross, Duke University, Ben Rubeor,... (Patriotleague.com)

    Cleveland claims eighth at NCAA  Mar 27, 2008
    Issue date: 3/27/08 Section. Cody Cleveland claimed eighth place in the NCAA championships in the medal round of the 2008 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in St. Louis last Saturday. (The University Echo, TN)

    Lady Mocs falter in final minutes of NCAA  Mar 27, 2008
    Issue date: 3/27/08 Section. Media Credit: Natasha BetancourtHard to the basket: Shanara Hollinquest drives the lane against Kansas State defenders. (The University Echo, TN)

    Charlie Mellies Selected as Semifinalist for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Mar 18, 2008
    Since that time, Lowe's, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, has expanded the award to include other NCAA sports including baseball. This marks the second year for the baseball division of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. (Wakeforestsports.com)

    Vote For Ellington - Pontiac Game Changing Play  Mar 15, 2008
    University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site. Wayne Ellington's three-pointer vs. Clemson secured a victory for the Tar Heels on Jan. 6. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Vallas Named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Finalist  Mar 5, 2008
    The Lowe's Senior CLASS Award is presented to NCAA Division I student-athletes in eight sports and focuses on the "Four C's of classroom, character, community and competition. CLASS stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School. This award was started in 2001 to honor college basketball seniors, since then with the help of Lowe's the award has been expanded to include other NCAA sports as well. This is only the second year for the award to be given to an outstanding senior... (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Elmore: Former NBA player, Harvard grad to discuss sports law  Feb 29, 2008
    He later went on to found a sports management company called Precept Sports tainment Inc. and became a network television analyst for NBA and NCAA sports on major networks such as CBS and ESPN.. Elmore appears frequently on television programs. (Daily Orange, NY)

    SMITH AND KOGOD FAMILIES COMMIT $10 MILLION FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL RENOVATION OF CHARLES E. SMITH CENTER  Feb 20, 2008
    GW's Charles E. Smith Center, located at 600 22nd Street, NW, houses the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which supports 22 NCAA sports teams, club sports, and recreational sports activities. Many academic programs also conduct classes and support activities in the facility, such as sports medicine, exercise science, and event management. (Gwsports.com)

    Omaha mayor's group backs new baseball stadium in arena lots  Feb 19, 2008
    February 19, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Mark Van Guilder Named One Of 10 Finalists For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Feb 18, 2008
    Senior captain Mark Van Guilder is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. Award to be presented at NCAA Hockey Frozen Four in April. (Und.com)

    DU'S Mannino, SCSU's Mjelleli among Ten Finalists for 2008 Lowe's Senior Class Award  Feb 16, 2008
    Lowe's, an official Corporate Partner of the NCAA, extended the award in 2007 to include six other NCAA sports: men's hockey, men's lacrosse, baseball, softball, men's soccer and women's soccer. ABOUT THE AWARD An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: classroom, community, character and competition. (Wcha.com)

    Love of game drives club sports  Feb 10, 2008
    Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Think Pink Day on tap for PSU  Feb 8, 2008
    It was a humble beginning to what has grown to be one of the largest charitable functions in NCAA sports. In just its second year, Think Pink Day is a time where women's athletic programs and fans gather together to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    The athletical village  Feb 8, 2008
    Naturally, professors can apply their individual academic interests to the higher calling of NCAA sports. Classics professors can help coach track and field. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)

    College football needs a playoff system  Feb 7, 2008
    The biggest debate in NCAA Sports right now revolves around a potential football playoff. Football fans out there already understand the way the BCS is run right now, and there are a lot of different methods for a playoff system floating around. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)

    Latta, O'Reilly And Woodard Win The Patterson Medal For 2006-07  Jan 5, 2008
    Women's soccer forward won 2006 National Player of the Year honors from Honda and Soccer America and was one of five finalists for the Honda-Broderick Award which is presented to the top female athlete in all NCAA sports. The East Brunswick, N.J., native was a three-time consensus first-team All-America and All-ACC selection. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Maxwell Named Lowe's Senior Class All-America  Dec 28, 2007
    Earlier this year, Lowe's announced the addition of women's soccer and men's soccer to the award program, bringing the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award to a total of eight NCAA sports. The award was originally launched in 2001 with basketball. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Navy's Evan Barnes Wins Inaugural Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Dec 16, 2007
    Men's Soccer - The Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Navy senior goalkeeper Evan Barnes. (Patriotleague.com)

    Rachel Buehler Named Lowe's Senior Class First Team  Dec 13, 2007
    Rachel Buehler was named to the Lowe's Senior Class First Team. Cardinal redshirt senior was one of 10 finalists. (Gostanford.com)

    Schiavone a candidate for Lowe's Senior Class Award  Dec 12, 2007
    Since that time, Lowe's, an official corporate partner of the NCAA, has expanded the award to include other NCAA sports and it has developed into the nation's premier tribute to college seniors. This marks the second year for the hockey division of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. (Airforcesports.com)

    Three Named to Lowe's Senior CLASS Award List of Candidates for Basketball  Dec 6, 2007
    Since originating with basketball, Lowe's has expanded the award to include a total of eight NCAA sports. Brown, the lone men's basketball nominee from the Patriot League, is the senior leader for a Black Knights team that was selected to finish sixth in the League this year. (Patriotleague.com)

    Bucknell's Hope Foster Named a Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Dec 5, 2007
    Since originating with basketball, Lowe's has expanded the award to include a total of eight NCAA sports. Foster is one of just two Patriot League players to be listed, joining Army's Cara Enright. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Lost in the Shuffle  Nov 28, 2007
    Things have changed in college sports the past decade and change, but it's a reflection of the shift in economics in the billion dollar business of NCAA Sports. Expectations changed when the finances changed. (GoJackets.com)

    Men win three in a row in Orlando, head to NCAA  Nov 20, 2007
    Issue date: 11/20/07 Section. Media Credit: Kat KienleThe Hounds ended a five-year NCAA Tournament drought with a 1-0 victory over St. Peter's in the MAAC Campionship. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)

    Football To Host Fordham At Noon On Saturday In NCAA Playoffs  Nov 19, 2007
    " Here is the complete release from the NCAA INDIANAPOLIS--The field of 16 teams competing for the 2007 Division I Football Championship was announced today by the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. University of Northern Iowa University (11-0) tops the bracket as the top seed after capturing the automatic qualifying berth from the Gateway Football Conference. The Panthers are making their 13th tournament appearance. Second-seeded McNeese State University (11-0) is making its 13th... (Umassathletics.com)

    The Mtn. Expands Online Coverage and Access With Relaunch of TheMtn.tv  Nov 11, 2007
    s programming and event schedule -- NCAA sports ticker with the latest scores -- Latest news from around the MWC -- Recipes from the tailgate segment of the "Friday Nite Pep Rally" shows -- Bios for anchors and game talent In addition, members of the press can register on the Web site to gain access to high-resolution photos and logos. With the re-launch, TheMtn. (PR Newswire)

    Department News  Oct 10, 2007
    - UCSB Women's Volleyball And Cross Country Reschedule Events, Men's Soccer Adds Match - UC Santa Barbara Postpones All Athletic Competitions Through Sunday, September 16 - UCSB Women's Gymnastics Coach, Mari-Rae Sopper, Among Those Who Perished On American Airlines Flight 77 - UCSB Will Sponsor Gymnastics For One More Season - UC Santa Barbara Discontinues Sponsorship Of Gymnastics Programs As NCAA Sports - UCSB Sports Annual. - UC Santa Barbara Wins 2000-01 Big West Commissioner's Cup - UCSB... (Ucsbgauchos.com)

    Rosenblatt group sends petitions to NCAA  Oct 2, 2007
    October 02, 2007 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter : Music Reviews. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    King Up For Senior CLASS Award  Sep 28, 2007
    - Senior midfielder was named one of 20 candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, presented annually in eight NCAA sports to a senior student-athlete who excels both on and off the field. This is the first time that this award will be given in soccer. (Umterps.com)

    Hooker Selected a Candidate for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award  Sep 27, 2007
    Lowe's extended the award in the spring of 2007 to include four other NCAA sports: baseball, softball, men's hockey and men's lacrosse. With the addition of men's and women's soccer in fall 2007, a total of eight sports are now included in the awards program. (Calbears.com)

    President Bush honors ASU women's track team  Sep 25, 2007
    ACHIEVMENTS RECOGNIZED: President George W. Bush flanked by representatives of nine 2006 and 2007 NCAA sports championship teams including ASUs Womens Indoor/Outdoor Track, speaks during a ceremony honoring their achievements. issues/news/701920" border="0" /> Courtesy of MCT ACHIEVMENTS RECOGNIZED: President George W. Bush flanked by representatives of nine 2006 and 2007 NCAA sports championship teams including ASUs Womens Indoor/Outdoor Track, speaks during a ceremony honoring their... (Web Devil, AZ)

    President Bush Welcomes 2006 and 2007 NCAA Sports Champions to White House  Sep 22, 2007
    For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 21, 2007. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (White House News Releases)

    /news/releases/2007/09/20070921-7.wm.v.html  Sep 22, 2007
    President Bush Welcomes 2006 and 2007 NCAA Sports Champions to White House WINDOWS. (White House News Releases)

    Costner calls Omaha baseball stadium a “field of dreams” for College World Series  Sep 19, 2007
    Daily American Online Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Daily American Archive Search. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Costner: Save Omaha Baseball Stadium  Sep 19, 2007
    NewsMax - America's News Page. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)

    Women's college basketball draws dollars to Tampa Bay  Sep 18, 2007
    There will also be various basketball clinics hosted by NCAA coaches, a three-on-three basketball tournament and an NCAA Hall of Champions celebrating the history of NCAA sports. As a warm-up to the Final Four, Duke, Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Florida will participate in a basketball doubleheader on Nov. 15. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Phantom EFX Announces Availability of Fall PC Game Titles: Reel Deal Casino Gold Rush and Reel Deal Slots Ghost Town  Sep 12, 2007
    When players enter the sports book in the Phantom online casino, they will see real-time scores, odds, stats and results from their favorite sports teams - including NCAA sports, pro sports and NASCAR. A race book will also be present, where players can bet on dog and horse racing. Additionally, new to Gold Rush are three new Shuffle Master Games (Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em, Bad Beat Texas Hold 'Em and Black Jack Press), an Old West card game called Faro, five new video poker machines and 11 brand... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Freshman athletes adapt to college life  Sep 6, 2007
    Despite all the extra hard work a student-athlete must give to take part in NCAA sports, many still feel that it is worth the long hours and physical and mental commitment. "Overall it has been an honor to be part of the UTC football program and to spend a lot of time sacrificing with the great bunch of guys on the Moc football team," Bradford said. (The University Echo, TN)

    Sites for sore eyes  Aug 10, 2007
    com is not the only Web site devoted to lower-division NCAA sports. For Division III sports fanatics, there's D3football. (ESPN -- College Sports)

    UTEP Joins The CSTV Online Network And Re-Launches Official Web Site  Aug 3, 2007
    Together, CSTV and UTEP will bring fans of Miners sports content across multiple platforms, including CSTV, which broadcast the action of all Conference USA men's and women's NCAA sports. With the addition of UTEP, CSTV now operates all 12 of the athletic Web sites of member institutions that make up Conference USA.. (Mac-Sports.com)

    MSU sports coverage could tap E.L. wallets  Jul 25, 2007
    The network, called BTN, would broadcast at least three MSU football games, as well as the championship games of previously uncovered varsity NCAA sports, said Mike Vest, media relations manager for BTN.. Marquee conference match-ups likely will be aired by ABC or ESPN and ESPN2 because those networks have the first pick of game coverage. (The State News, MI)

    Oklahoma State Wins Eminent Domain Battle  Jul 24, 2007
    It is thanks in large part to a $165 million gift from oilman alumnus T. Boone Pickens, the biggest donation ever made to an NCAA sports program. Video Search powered by AOL. (Kpmariners.com)

    Full Story from Oregon Daily Emerald  Jul 17, 2007
    "We looked at a variety of emerging sports and NCAA sports and it came down to that competitive cheer was a sport that was growing very fast," Baumgartner said Friday. "And as we looked at facilities, and locker rooms, and a competitive schedule, it just came to the point that we're going to be different, going to be innovative, and going to lead the way. I feel that within 10 years the NCAA will certify (competitive cheer) as a varsity sport and we'll be on the front end, leading the charge... (U-Wire.com)

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