Solich Fired as Nebraska Football Coach After Six Seasons
Nebraska athletic director Steve Pederson dismissed Frank Solich late Saturday night after six seasons in which the team won more than 75 percent of games but failed to sustain a national powerhouse status. The firing was first reported by the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star. Offensive coordinator Barney Cotton said the team felt they gave their best and earned nine wins.
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Reading Royals edge Augusta Lynx in overtime
Ian Turner scored 3 minutes into overtime to lift the Reading Royals to a 2-1 win over the Augusta Lynx at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center. Scott Corbett opened for Augusta, while Graig Misheler added a Royals goal as Reading outshot Augusta 45-21.
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South Aiken Boosters to Meet This Evening
South Aiken High School athletic boosters will meet tonight at 7 p m in the school commons area. All those interested in supporting athletics at South Aiken High are encouraged to attend.
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Local Junior Varsity Basketball Schedule
Strom Thurmond B team travels to Aiken for a 5 30 p m start. Midland Valley JV visits South Aiken JV at 6 p m. Strom Thurmond JV meets Aiken JV at 6 30 p m. Long Cane Academy plays at Aiken Christian at 6 p m.
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College hoops and NFL clash anchor ESPN night slate
At 7 p.m. Northwest ern faces Florida State in a basketball game on ESPN2. At 9 p.m. Notre Dame visits Marquette on ESPN2. A 9 p.m. Titans visit Jets airs on WJBF. At 11 p.m. Kansas plays TCU on ESPN.
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Vicks late return not enough for Falcons in loss
Michael Vick returned late as Dominick Davis scored twice for Houston in a 17 13 Texans win over Atlanta. Carr started after Banks broke his hand and Vick went 8 of 11 for 60 yards while Davis found the end zone twice in the third quarter.
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Eagles Rally Past Panthers to Stay NFC Contenders
Donovan McNabb threw for a touchdown and 182 yards while nine receivers caught passes as the Eagles beat the Panthers 25 16 to improve to 9 3 and remain tied atop the NFC with St Louis The win ended a turnover drought but McNabb dismissed celebrations saying only February matters.
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Croom Offered Top Job At Mississippi State
Green Bay Packers assistant Sylvester Croom has an offer to become Mississippi State football coach. If he accepts, he would be the SEC’s first black head coach. Athletic director Templeton said the university hoped for a decision by Sunday night or Monday morning after meetings in Starkville.
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Yankees hold talks with Sheffield as deal remains unsettled
New York has discussed a three year offer with Gary Sheffield but no contract is finalized. Agent Rufus Williams says negotiations with multiple teams continue and could extend past the weekend. A Dec 7 arbitration deadline may influence final decisions with no draft-pick consequences if Atlanta declines arbitration.
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Clemson Stuns Rutgers In Women’s Basketball
Clemson rebounds after a 61-58 setback to Alaska Anchorage in the Great Alaska Shootout to defeat No. 15 Rutgers 69-64. Maggie Slosser leads with 13 points and Julie Talley adds 15 as Clemson improves to 3-1 and scores its first win over a ranked team in nearly two years.
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