All the picks: Huguenin's weekend primer Nov 20, 2008
The buzz: FIU has been one of the worst programs in the nation the past few seasons, but the Golden Panthers actually have a shot at bowl eligibility this season ... This is the final game for the Golden Gophers in the Metrodome; an on-campus stadium opens next season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
You are wise beyond your years and as I venture into my golden years I am thankful that there are youth, such as yourself, that do not subscribe to the apathy that seems so prevalent in our society today. Bobby Kennedy was my inspiration to be better than my surroundings, to do something that mattered, that my vote counted. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
FAU Women's Basketball Hits the Road This Weekend Nov 20, 2008
The last FA U win in the series came back on January 30, 2002 when FAU went on the road to the defeat the Golden Knights 79-72 ... Despite the loss, the Golden Knights got a huge game out of Sophomore forward Emma Cannon, who led the way with 19 points and 17 rebounds ... The Golden Knights will play Florida Ariday night in Orlando prior to their Saturday game with the Owls. (Fausports.com)
News from MSU Media Relations--November 19 Nov 19, 2008
In the games final half, the Lady Bulldogs turned up the defensive pressure, forcing 13 of the Golden Lions 20 turnovers in the final stanza ... Ava Walters paced the Golden Lions with nine rebounds ... The Golden Lions were 3 of 14 from 3-point range (21. (GenesPage.com)
UW's Geoffrion, UM's Kangas & SCSU's Weslosky, UND's Eidsness & MSU's Thompson Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Nov 19, 2008
He stopped all 38 shots on goal in the Golden Gophers' 3-0 victory over the Huskies Sunday, the most saves by a UM goaltender in a shutout since 1988, when Robb Stauber had 40 vs Colorado College on Feb. 27, 1988. Kangas also had 24 saves in last Saturday's 2-2 overtime tie vs MTU and held the Huskies scoreless on all 13 of their power-play attempts in the series. (Wcha.com)
California Bears nab Denver's Alex Logan Nov 19, 2008
ESPN - California Golden Bears Football Recruiting 2009 ... California Golden Bears Football Recruiting 2009 ... Location: Berkeley, CA Year founded: 1868 Nickname: Golden Bears Type (Students): Public. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Joseph Robert Raymer, Jr. Nov 19, 2008
After selling the hardware company, Bob was employed as a pilot in California by American Airlines and Golden West Airlines, achieving the rank of senior captain. One of his jobs was to fly the mail to Death Valley. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Pujols wins second MVP Cards' infielder beats HR, RBI leader Howard Nov 18, 2008
The Yankees agreed to sell right-hander Darrell Rasner's contract for $1 million to the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japanese league ... My all-time favorite award-show moment came in 1998 when best-actor winner Ving Rhames gave his Golden Globe to fellow. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Nov 18, 2008
Thoroughbreds, Golden Gate Fields ... Golden Gate Fields report. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Early signing period team rankings Nov 18, 2008
(6-4) THE BUZZ: Once again, a season that held some promise is going to end up as a not-so-good season unless the Golden Bears can beat Stanford and Washington to close out the regular season ... (8-2) THE BUZZ: The Golden Hurricane's BCS dreams were dashed two weeks ago in a loss to Arkansas ... (7-4) THE BUZZ: The Golden Gophers still can get to eight wins and win Floyd of Rosedale, a bronze pig if they cool off Iowa this week. (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lobos' Long 'fires' self after rocky year Nov 18, 2008
Michael Phelps' record-setting performance in Beijing earned him three Golden Goggle Awards at USA Swimming's annual banquet. Phelps won Male Athlete of the Year, male race (for his come-from-behind win in the 100-meter butterfly) and relay performance with Garrett Weber-Gale, Cullen Jones and Jason Lezak in the 4x100 freestyle relay. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Men's basketball Oakland (Mich.) 82, Oregon 79 Ducks' streak ends Nov 18, 2008
The Golden Grizzlies, who were led by Johnathon Jones' 32 points, beat then-No ... But the Golden Grizzlies (1-1) became the first nonconference team to win in Eugene since Portland State beat the Ducks 54-52 on Dec. 27, 2005, ending Oregon's streak of 16 consecutive nonconference victories at Mac Court ... Jones scored the Golden Grizzlies' final six points, including a fade-away jumper with 8. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
No. 7 Cal Hosts No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 USC in Final Home Matches Nov 18, 2008
The No. 7-ranked California volleyball team will recognize seniors Morgan Beck, Am'ra Solomon and Kat Reilly in pre-match ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 22 when the Golden Bears take on the Women of Troy at Haas Pavilion ... The Golden Bears look to right the ship with their four remaining regular season matches beginning with bouts against visiting Southern California teams, No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 USC. Cal will try to sweep the season series against the Bruins for first time in program history... (Pac-10.org)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Nov 18, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Click here for the schedule and times. Nov 18, 2008
Air Force Academy Official Athletic Site. vs. Western State (Colo. (Airforcesports.com)
McGrady leaves Rockets win with injury Nov 18, 2008
Thunder coach P.J. Carlesimo said he considered Pete Newell, the former college and Olympic coach who died Monday at age 93 to be "a great friend and a great man." The two got to know each other through basketball camps decades ago and grew closer when Carlesimo coached the Golden State Warriors. Houston has won nine straight games in the series. (Yahoo News)
USF Travels to Berkeley to Take on Longtime Bay Area Rival Cal Nov 18, 2008
It marks the first meeting between the longtime Bay Area rivals since a 77-70 overtime win for the Golden Bears December 30, 2002 ... DONS AND GOLDEN BEAR NOTES - USF and Cal will pay tribute to Pete Newell prior to Tuesday's contest in a special pregame ceremony ... - USF and Cal tangle for the first time since a 77-70 Golden Bear overtime win December 30, 2002 - Cal has won the last five meetings between the clubs - Orlando Smart and Travis Bice each scored 21 to lead the Dons to their last... (Usfdons.com)
No. 2 Stanford Battles USC, UCLA To Secure Pac-10 Three-Peat Nov 18, 2008
00 dps) in the three-set victory over the Golden Bears. She was on fire from the beginning, and gave Stanford early momentum with seven kills in the opening set. (Gostanford.com)
It's Another Full Slate of WCHA Series on schedule for Nov. 21-22 Weekend; Minnesota, Wisconsin UP Unbeaten Streaks; Five Points Separate Top Seven Clubs Nov 18, 2008
David Fischer and the No. 1-ranked Golden Gophers Lead the WCHA Race ... St. Cloud State Sweeps DU; Golden Gophers, Badgers Earn Three Points; Six WCHA Teams Ranked Among Top 20 in Latest National Poll ... The host Golden Gophers, who have launched their season with a 10-game unbeaten streak, tied Michigan Tech 2-2 (ot) last Saturday then won by a 3-0 count on Sunday. (Wcha.com)
Nick Kasa choses the Gators Nov 18, 2008
ESPN's Craig Haubert commented on Minnesota's two big commitments from the weekend, "When Tim Brewster took the job many fans asked what he would need to do to make the Golden Gophers contenders and we said one key would be to keep upper tier in-state talent. This weekend Brewster and his program took a big step towards doing that with the addition of two of the states top four rated prospects. Minnesota already has a commitment from the state's No. 2 rated prospect in quarterback Moses Alipate... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
BU drops to No. 2; BC, NU gain ground Nov 18, 2008
NBA Warriors extend Jackson three years Golden State signed leading scorer Stephen Jackson to a three-year contract extension, a deal that takes the explosive guard-forward through the 2012-13 season. Since Jackson arrived in the Bay Area in a trade with the Indiana Pacers in January 2007, he has been a major spark for the Warriors, helping the team end a 12-year playoff drought that year and reach the second round. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Starz Entertainment Programming Highlights Nov 18, 2008
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Panel weighs immigration enforcement options Nov 18, 2008
com - Rapid City, South Dakota's News Leader. By IVAN MORENO Tuesday, November 18, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cal Hosts Stanford in 111th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2008
At 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the Pac-10, Cal also needs just one more victory to post its seventh win of the year for the seventh season in a row - something that has never before happened in the history of Golden Bear football. The only other six-game streak occurred from 1947-52. (Pac-10.org)
FALCONS: THIS ONE STINGS Nov 17, 2008
Stop griping about Roddy, he s been golden all year even won a few games for this team. It didn t come down to one catch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College football, basketball, NFL, prep football Nov 17, 2008
1984Purvis Short of the Golden State Warriors scores 59 points in a 131-114 loss to the New Jersey Nets. 1986Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers passes for 441 yards in a 14-6 loss to the Washington Redskins. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Buffs add in-state safety Parker Orms Nov 17, 2008
has made a decision to play for the Golden Hurricane. Foster also considered Colorado, Kansas State, Oregon State and Mississippi. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
TOP 25 / No. 3 Gators swamp Spurrier No. 4 Texas routs Kansas to stay in... Nov 16, 2008
Houston 70, #25 Tulsa 30: Case Keenum threw a career-high six touchdowns and ran for another score to stun the Golden Hurricanes in Houston. The Cougars (6-4, 5-1 C-USA) gained a 14-0 lead and never trailed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Winners and losers from Saturday Nov 16, 2008
After California drove inside Oregon State's 15-yard line in the final minute of that game, Riley unsuccessfully tried to scramble for a touchdown, allowing the clock to run out before the Golden Bears could attempt a field goal ... Tulsa: Remember all that talk about how the Golden Hurricane could ride their prolific offense to an unbeaten season and perhaps a BCS bid. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top NCAA Teams Roll In Week 12 Nov 16, 2008
The Golden Hurricane were uncharacteristically sloppy Saturday and finished with five turnovers. Copyright 2008 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fueled by revenge, Trojans trample Stanford Nov 16, 2008
Houston 70, Tulsa 30 - The host Cougars (6-4, 5-1 Conference USA) steamrolled the No. 25 Golden Hurricane (8-2, 5-1) behind six TD passes from Case Keenum, five in the first half. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Williams wins in coaching debut with Marquette Nov 15, 2008
The Golden Eagles never trailed and broke open the game with a 14-0 spurt to start the second half ... The Golden Eagles finished 25-10 in 2007-08 and lost to Stanford in the second round of the NCAA tournament. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Chat, send scores Nov 15, 2008
Holy Innocents Golden Bears go on the road to defeat a previously 9-1 Bowdon team. Way to go, Bears. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Soccer Opens NCAA Tournament Friday Nov 15, 2008
Missouri Women's Soccer - University of Missouri Official Athletic Site - Missouri Athletics. Mizzou opens NCAA play against Evansville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. (Mutigers.com)
Pigskin Pep Rally Nov 15, 2008
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been one of the college football's Cinderella teams this year, and that momentum has translated to the recruiting trail ... The university knew it was getting a guy who could reignite a dormant Golden Gopher football program by winning over fans and, more important, recruits ... This week, the Golden Gophers landed pledges from Under Armour All-American tight end (Minneapolis/Washburn) and well-rounded defensive lineman (Apple Valley, Minn. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Weekend Preview: Pac-10's run for the Rose Bowl heats up Nov 14, 2008
The Golden Bears hope for a fast start after being stymied by USC. That will be up to QB Kevin Riley, who will try again to nail down the first-string position for the stretch drive ... The Golden Gophers head east to Madison to try to claim Paul Bunyan's Ax from Wisconsin ... Golden Hurricane QB David Johnson leads the league in passing efficiency with 33 TD throws to only 10 interceptions, but Houston's Case Keenum tops the rankings in passing yardage and total offense. (USA Today -- Sports)
School teaches football, life skills Nov 14, 2008
Owens, who was having a breakout year for the Colorado Crush in the Arena Football League before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee last summer, sees the Hawai'i Football School as a golden opportunity to have an impact on youths. "We want these kids to better themselves as people and make sure they have goals," Owens said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
College football capsules: South Carolina-Fla, Texas-KU Nov 14, 2008
STAT THAT MATTERS: In racing to 7-1 start, Golden Gophers averaged 28 points per game. In losing last two home games to Northwestern, Michigan, UM managed just 23 points. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Weekend Forecast Nov 13, 2008
As impressive as the Golden Hurricane have been, they better beat the Cougars or they won't control their future in the C-USA West ... The bad news is that they play the Golden Bears, at Arizona and then host Oregon. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Big One: Simulating Giant California Quake Nov 13, 2008
The science-based earthquake scenario, developed by USGS scientists and partners, is used for both the Great Southern California ShakeOut drill on November 13 and the statewide Golden Guardian 2008 emergency response exercise from November 13 - 18. The ShakeOut earthquake scenario animations provide a graphic tool for first responders, engineers, decision makers, Southern California residents and other members of the public to understand, visualize and prepare for the devastating effects, even... (Science Daily)
Falcons Open Season Hosting Northern Colorado Nov 13, 2008
G Cassie Lambrecht (Golden HS) So. G Paige Ricker (Harrison HS). (Airforcesports.com)
Central Texas Man Arrested After Beer Truck Flips Nov 13, 2008
Wheat Ridge police spokeswoman Lisa Stigall said the beer, which Dodge had picked up in Golden, remained enclosed inside the trailer. Golden is home to Coors. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ranking them all: The Rivals.com 343 Nov 13, 2008
Hard-nosed defense is the calling card of the Golden Hurricane ... is building slowly but surely with the Golden Gophers ... Oakland The Golden Grizzlies return all five starters, including three who averaged at least 14 ppg last season. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Notre Dame Earns No. 1 Overall Seed For 2008 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship Nov 13, 2008
Irish to open 16th consecutive NCAA appearance against Toledo Friday at 7:30 p.m. (ET) at Alumni Field. - For the third time in school history, the Notre Dame women's soccer team (21-0-0) -- ranked No. 1 in all four national polls for the past eight weeks -- has been selected as the No. 1 overall seed for the 2008 NCAA Championship and thus will have the chance to play at home through the first four rounds of the tournament, as long as the Irish can maintain their winning ways. (Und.com)
Cal Signs No. 1 Rated Recruiting Class Nov 13, 2008
BERKELEY - Seven highly-ranked student-athletes, all of whom are ranked in the top 50 by at least one scouting service, have signed National Letters of Intent to play basketball at California beginning with the 2009-10 season, Golden Bear head coach announced Wednesday. The combination of the seven incoming players has given Cal the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the nation, according to Blue Star Basketball Report. (Calbears.com)
Red Raiders snare lineman Michael Bowie Nov 13, 2008
ESPN's Billy Tucker elaborated on the switch, "It appears Stephens' ability to stay in the Lone Star State combined with Texas Tech's success this fall were too alluring to keep him committed to Minnesota, despite the Cinderella season the Golden Gophers are enjoying. With the addition of Stephens, the Red Raiders now have 12 prospects with a solid Scouts Inc. grade of 77 or higher, last year, they only signed three in Lubbock.". "Stephens is a bit small but very quick and elusive. He has the... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Riley to start at QB for Cal against Oregon State Nov 12, 2008
ESPN - Kevin Riley to start at QB for California Golden Bears against Oregon State Beavers ... Kevin Riley to start at QB for California Golden Bears against Oregon State Beavers ... Although Riley and both have been inconsistent this season for the Golden Bears (6-3, 4-2 Pac-10), Riley finally might have won over coach Jeff Tedford, even after a 4-for-16 performance in relief during Cal's loss at Southern California last weekend. (ESPN -- College Football News)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 11, 2008 Nov 12, 2008
"We currently have some 700 to 800 military bases in 63 countries, including 14 permanent military bases in Iraq. We are, obviously, imperialists, no matter how you spin it. Gotta Wonder wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 AM:Joe[-] wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:37 AM: Are you Joe the Plumber or Joe Six Pack? Oh come on Sherry there you go again looking to past wrote on Nov 11, 2008 7:45 AM:Hey Sherry that mudslinging didn't work during the election and believe me sister it ain't gonna work now. The Baracuda,... (North County Times)
Ranking them all: Rivals.com 120 at 1:20 Nov 12, 2008
(6-3) THE BUZZ: The Golden Bears' offense was stymied by USC. If Cal doesn't bounce back quickly, another so-so season looms ... (8-1) THE BUZZ: The Golden Hurricane's BCS dreams were dashed last week. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volleyball Match Notes: Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona Nov 12, 2008
This could be a golden opportunity for ISU to pounce on a downtrodden Northern Colorado and extend its victories to five in a row. However, Northern Colorado has had an excellent season and has led the conference for a reason and will surely not go down without a fight. (Isubengals.com)
Dow declines 73 points Nov 11, 2008
Golden Star Resources (GSS): +9. 03 percent, or 7 cents, to 85 cents. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Marquette moves on from Crean to Buzz Nov 11, 2008
The 16th-ranked Golden Eagles lost their media-conscious coach, Tom Crean, to the allure of Indiana after he'd built Marquette back to heights only Al McGuire had reached. Now Marquette has Brent Buzz Williams, a fiery Texan with an every day is the same work ethic leading a veteran team that includes three senior guards trying to go 4-for-4 in NCAA tournament appearances. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tut highlights Nov 11, 2008
TUTANKHAMUN: THE GOLDEN KING AND THE GREAT PHARAOHS. No golden mask, but plenty to wow in Tut exhibit ... Vienna, Austria Spoiler alert: If you go to the new King Tut exhibit opening Nov. 15 in Atlanta, you won t find the boy king s great golden funerary mask that was the breakout hit of the U.S. tour in the 1970s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
No. 2 Stanford Seeks Revenge In Matchup With No. 7 Cal Friday Nov 11, 2008
UP NEXT: Stanford heads across the Bay on Friday, looking for some payback against the No. 7 California Golden Bears ... SCOUTING CALIFORNIA: Coming off their first Final Four appearance in school history and a fourth-place Pac-10 finish, the Golden Bears carried the momentum from their landmark season into the start of 2008 ... THE SERIES WITH THE GOLDEN BEARS: Stanford has dominated the series with Cal, going 59-6. (Gostanford.com)
MURRIETA VALLEY 42, TEMESCAL CANYON 14: Nighthawks put it all together for a big win over Temescal Canyon Nov 9, 2008
Good luck Golden Alliance. You are awesome. (North County Times)
Prep volleyball, college hockey, college volleyball Nov 9, 2008
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Seeking discipline: MU 94 Col State-Pueblo 73 Nov 9, 2008
Coach Buzz Williams and the short-handed Golden Eagles were unimpressed with their performance in the exhibition opener against CSU-Pueblo ... had a double-double with seven minutes to go in the game, and three other Golden Eagles scored in double figures ... The final outcome was never in doubt for the Golden Eagles. (CollegeInsiders.com)
North Dakota Hands Defending WCHA Champ CC First Loss; DU, MSU, UW also Post WCHA Wins Friday Nov 9, 2008
Outside the WCHA on Friday night, No. 4 Minnesota (4-0-3, 4-0-2 WCHA) posted a 2-2 overime tie against Hockey East Association-foe and visiting New Hampshire that moved the Golden Gophers' season-opening unbeaten streak to seven games, while host St. Cloud State blanked Robert Morris of College Hockey America, 4-0 ... New Hampshire 2 @ UM 2 ot (nc): Center Jordan Schroeder and winger Jay Barriball scored goals and Alex Kangas made 35 saves as the host Golden Gophers tied the visiting Wildcats,... (Wcha.com)
Lineup for Veteran's Day parade Nov 8, 2008
The parade is under the direction again this year of attorney Roy Tuck Hardy, who recently expressed his delight that the Keyser High School Golden Tornado Band, the 249th West Virginia Army National Guard Band, and the Garrett County Highlands Pipes and Drums will all three be taking part in the parade. Participants are being asked to line up from First Street south to Ward Avenue beginning at noon and the parade will move promptly at 1 p.m., proceeding north on Main Street to Armstrong Street... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
National Hockey League: Roundup for Thursday Nov 8, 2008
Drafted fifth overall by Phoenix in 2004, Wheeler had 42 goals in three seasons for the Golden Gophers before signing with Boston on July 1. "Every time he's on the ice, he seems to make things happen," Boston coach Claude Julien said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Volleyball Prepares For Final Regular-Season Road Match Nov 8, 2008
the Golden Eagles received 19 kills from Ashlee Fisher and 16 more from Rabbecka Gonyo. Gonyo and Tiara Russell each had nine blocks. (Und.com)
OSU, Stanford Games on ABC Regional TV Nov 8, 2008
BERKELEY - Both the Nov. 15 Cal-Oregon State and Nov. 22 Cal-Stanford games will kick off at 12:30 p.m. and be televised regionally by ABC. With the announcement, it means that every Golden Bear football game will be shown on live TV for the second year in a row ... Tickets are available for all remaining Golden Bear home games by visiting the at CalBears. (Calbears.com)
No. 21 Cal Battles No. 7 USC in Los Angeles Saturday Nov 8, 2008
GOLDEN BEAR FACTS Head Coach: Alma Mater/Year: Fresno State/1983 Record at Cal/Year: 56-28/7th Career Record/Years: Same Football SID: Herb Benenson Office Phone: 510-642-0515 E-Mail: benenson@berkeley ... Golden Spotlight After reaping a large share of awards, including All-Pac-10 and All-America recognition, last year, senior C is seeing his name pop up all over again in 2008 ... Senior linebacker , who leads the Golden Bears with 11. (Calbears.com)
Oregon expected to host Loston, Brown, Conner Nov 8, 2008
ESPN's Bill Conley commented on the news, "The Golden Gophers success on the field is being mirrored on the recruiting front. Lancaster, Texas defensive back Kerry Lewis became the twelfth verbal of the 2009 class for Minnesota. Lewis is the first defensive back in the class and the third player from Texas to commit to the Gophers. Coach Brewster and staff are trying to go national in their recruiting efforts as the class already represents seven different states.". "Lewis could very well be a... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
The Forecast Nov 7, 2008
The best hope for the Golden Bears would be to have a low-scoring defensive game. The problem is that the Trojans have the best defense in the country, allowing just seven points per game. (USA Today -- Sports)
