Topic: NCAA

Josh Hamilton Is Nothing Like Roy Hobbs; Linsanity's Over Until Fall

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Also: Shawn Kemp delivers a stirring performance of The Taming of the Shrew

By Ray Gustini

Apr 11, 2012

Bobby Petrino Will Not Be Missed; The White Horse Cometh

Today in sports: Bobby Petrino is a masterless coaching samurai once more, Drew Brees wants his money, and a pretty white horse might win the Kentucky Derby.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 10, 2012

Vin Scully Has a Cold; Bill Parcells Is Staying Retired Today

Today in sports: Bill Parcells is staying retired for the rest of the day, Vin Scully is going to miss the Los Angeles Dodgers home opener, and Peyton Manning's arm gets a boost.

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By Adam Martin

Apr 3, 2012

The NFL's New Duds; Nissan's New Batmobile

Today in sports: New NFL uniforms, game-fixing scandals overseas, an ode to Augusta's black caddies, one Kentucky fan's wild night, and Nissan designs a real-life Batmobile to win Le Mans.

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 6, 2012

Why Bounties Matter; The Big Ten's Slow Descent Into Slowness

A compelling argument for why fans should be outraged by the New Orleans Saints bounty program, the rich history of soccer chants, and the origins of the Big Ten's methodically-paced brand of basketball

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 24, 2012

Obama's NBA Fundraiser Nothing But Net; Jeremy Lin eBay Madness

Ryan Braun became the first player ever to successfully appeal a positive drug test, President Obama's NBA-heavy fundraiser generated $2.1 million, and Jeremy Lin is now stimulating the American economy, one eBay auction at a time.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 16, 2012

No Slam Dunk Contest for Jeremy Lin; 3-Point Shots for All

Jeremy Lin won't be dunking during all-star weekend, the 3-point shot isn't just for guards anymore, and the Minnesota Vikings once again think they're close to a stadium deal.

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By Ray Gustini

Feb 10, 2012

Jeremy Lin Wants His Own Place; Ralph Nader Takes on Hockey Fights

Today in sports: Kobe Bryant proves immune to Linsanity, the San Francisco 49ers are demolishing their 2,500 ton fake hill, and another report that Peyton Manning's arm is shot.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 27, 2012

Peyton Manning's Civility Pledge; Hockey Malaise in Canada; A Bookie's Favorite Camel

Today in sports: Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay promise his final days with the Indianapolis Colts will be civil, Cleveland once again is a prime target for "sports blackmail," and college basketball is getting tough on taunting.

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By Ray Gustini

Dec 29, 2011

Alex Rodriguez Got That Kooky Knee Therapy; College Sports Sinister New Synergy

The Big 10 and Pac-12 close a new scheduling deal to gobble up more college sports scheduling real estate, Penn State's top choice to replace Joe Paterno passes, and Alex Rodriguez's bad knee gets the experimental blood therapy treatment in Germany.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 30, 2011

The Red Sox Already Hate Their New Manager

Today in sports: Boston players are already grousing about the hiring of former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, a class-action concussion suit takes aim at the NCAA, and Ndamukong Suh's frozen steak endorsement is on thin ice.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 8, 2011

Remembering Smokin' Joe Frazier; the Mets' Fuzzy Ownership Math

NBA owners fight one other as the lockout drags on, the former heavyweight champ dies of liver cancer, and nobody wants to buy a piece of the New York Mets.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 24, 2011

Ratings for World Series Beats the NFL; NCAA Players May Get a Raise

Today in sports: Baseball's TV ratings topped the NFL last night, the NCAA is backing a proposal that would increase the value of athletic scholarships by $2,000, and the NBA lockout has already cost nearly 400 people their jobs.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 6, 2011

Wayne Rooney's Dad Arrested; A Hard Call for ESPN on Hank

Plus: ESPN actually considered keeping Hank Williams, Jr. on Monday night football

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 22, 2011

Insiders Doubt Chinese Offer to Buy the Dodgers

Plus: More details emerge on the NFL's vast fake injury conspiracy

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 19, 2011

Brad Pitt Defies the Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx for Moneyball

Plus: Los Angeles viewers didn't get to see Sunday's wildest NFL finish

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 13, 2011

The Case for Paying College Athletes

In The Atlantic, Taylor Branch explains why a major overhaul of the NCAA is necessary

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 7, 2011

Plane Carrying Hockey Team Crashes in Russia, Killing 43

Also in sports: Texas A&M's move to the Southeastern Conference has hit another snag

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 24, 2011

Andy Samberg Makes a Fine John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg

Plus: Sports Illustrated makes a familiar request of the University of Miami

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 8, 2011

Ohio State Vacates 2010 Football Wins

Punishment for football players selling memorabilia for tattoos

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By Ray Gustini

Mar 29, 2011

Uh-oh: The NCAA Is Getting the 'Frontline' Treatment

Tonight's investigation into the business of March Madness looks terrific

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