Drake names Eddie Fields to lead troubled Drake basketball
After a players boycott Drake University in Des Moines plans a weekend game against Wichita State with Eddie Fields in charge. The 35 year old, a former Harlem Globetrotter, takes over during an internal review with a calm approach and focus on hard play.
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CFA Agrees To Cheaper TV Deals With ABC And ESPN
The College Football Association and ABC ESPN reached new five year contracts totaling 175 million and 125 million respectively, 50 million less than Notre Dame linked terms. CFA chief says revenue loss felt but no punitive action against Notre Dame due to voluntary participation.
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Saban Resigns From Georgetown High After One Season
Lou Saban, 68, steps down as Georgetown High football coach after a 1-10 season to seek new challenges in pro and college football. Athletic Director Mike Johnson notes Saban’s varied career and that the program improved by ending a 21-game losing streak with a 124 defeat of Socastee, while Saban expresses satisfaction in helping the program and belief a younger coach should lead next.
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Kingdom Wins as Joyner-Kersee Drops Again at Meadowlands
Roger Kingdom won the indoor 55-meter hurdles in 7.00 seconds at the Meadowlands Invitational, his first season victory after two earlier losses. Jackie Joyner-Kersee suffered her third straight defeat, with Kingdom leading from the start and edging rival Tony Dees in 7.05. Kingdom said he focused on starts after a tough season so far.
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Bamberg-Ehrhardt Beats Silver Bluff In Home Thriller
Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders defeated Silver Bluff 60 to 53 on Bamberg’s home court. Tyrone Owon and Brian Smith led the Bulldogs with 12 points each in a losing effort as Silver Bluff slides to 9-8 and 5-4 in region play.
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Lady Bruins Top Midland Valley In Slow Tempo Win
Midland Valley of Johnston Middle Valley faced Orangeburg in a 81 to 3 1 win as Orangeburg used patient offense to slow the pace. Coach Terrie Hicks cited tempo control, while Stacy Daniels, Veronica Bonaparte, Chastity Ryant and Robin Haynes paced Orangeburg with decisive plays.
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Orangeburg Wigan barely tops Midland Valley in district clash
Orangeburg defeated Midland Valley 51 38 as Carla Mealing led with 13 points and Sandra Combs sat out after a death in the family. Midland Valley fought to the end with late free throws by Mand Vey-Measng, but Orangeburg built a 38 21 third quarter lead and held on despite a 10 1 run by the visitors. Coach Hicks praised the effort, saying the team executed their game plan well.
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Thurmond Joplin Sparks Late Run in Narrow Win Over South Africans
Thurmond Joplin scored 10 of his 13 in the final four minutes fueling a 20-7 run that erased a South African lead to one. Aston Aaron led South Africa with 18 as Shawn Hevel fouled out. South Africa falls to 6-12 while Strom Thurmond improves to 11-7, 7-4 in Region AAA, keeping playoff hopes alive.
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Lady Rebels Fall as South Airien Routs Strom Thurmond
South Airien rode a second half man to man defense to neutralize Ormia Felton and Yo Settles, who managed 12 and eight points. Jennifer Ross led with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Laura Coakley added 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Lady Thoroughbreds improved to 10-1 in Region AAA and prepared to host Columbia.
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Welch commits to Clemson over Western Carolina in football
Greer star Nelson Welch, The Associated Press South Carolina Prep Player of the Year, commits to Clemson. Welch, 5 11 or 6 foot, 175 pounds, led Greer High to the Class 3A title and played wide receiver defensive back and handled kicking and punting duties. He said the choice over Western Carolina was easy.
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