Howard Leads Magic Past Cavaliers 97 86 Victory
Orlando star Dwight Howard posted 28 points and 18 rebounds to overwhelm Cleveland's front line as the Magic beat the Cavaliers 97 86 on Monday night. J J Hickson scored 18 for Cleveland, which dropped its third straight game.
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Pearl Fired at Tennessee Amid NCAA Ethics Probe
A source says Tennessee dismissed Bruce Pearl after a season marked by charges of unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators in a recruitment probe. In six seasons Pearl, 51, led the Volunteers to their first No. 1 ranking and a first NCAA tournament regional final.
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Jury selected in Bonds perjury trial decision
A jury was chosen after five hours of questioning with 12 jurors and two alternates from about 100 prospects. Barry Bonds, former Giants star, faces obstruction and four counts of perjury for denying performance enhancing drug use.
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WVU Faces Baylor In NCAA Second Round At Waco
College women’s basketball NCAA second round action features West Virginia against Baylor in Waco Texas at 9 45 p m Tuesday. Baseball slate includes Bluefield Pike View River View Liberty and others at 5 p m. Prep softball and soccer tallies follow with multiple matchups in the region.
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Easter Jam AAU Basketball Tournament at Bluefield Dome
Bluefield College hosts the Easter Jam AAU boys basketball tournament on April 12 at the Dome Gymnasium. Games start 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday with a three game minimum guarantee. Divisions include fifth grade and sixth to seventh grade. contact Richard Morgan at 276-326-4344 or rmorgan bluefield.edu for details.
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Rule changes aim to improve safety in NFL kicks
NFL competition committee chair Rich McKay says the plan to move kickoffs to the 35 yard line and push touchbacks to the 25 yard line targets player safety after higher injury rates. Owners will vote on the proposals during meetings today.
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NCAA Tournament viewership rises with new TV plan
The NCAA Tournament has drawn more viewers in the first weekend of March Madness with four networks airing games. Average audience stands at 8.4 million, up 14 percent from last year when CBS carried games. The 14-year 10.8 billion deal with CBS and Turner covers national full broadcasts on CBS TNT TBS or truTV.
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ISU Eyes New Site For World Skating Championships
The International Skating Union aims to pick a replacement venue for the world championships by week’s end after Japan could not host. The event, delayed from Monday in Tokyo due to the earthquake and tsunami, had been offered to Japan in October before Japan’s federation handed it back to the ISU.
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Concord golf dominates with 14 stroke win at Invitational
Concord College's Mountain Lions, nearly perfect this fall, captured a 14 stroke victory over Wilmington in the Concord Invitational at Glade Springs. Seven players finished in the top 25 as the team led wire to wire. Senior Ryan Terdik shared medalist honors as Concord earned NCAA Atlantic East Super Regional qualification.
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Tazewell opens season facing Graham and new faces
Tazewell Lady Bulldogs begin 2011 softball with a strong senior core led by Iesha Mountain Jenna Duty Samantha Boothe Brigit Cook and Taylor Creasy. Creasy returns as catcher after an injury and Liberty bound Sydney Lester departs while Waddle Sparks and Dingus compete for infield roles as the team aims to stay competitive in Southwest District play.
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Griffins Sweep Concord In Softball Twinbill
The Griffins swept Concord in a Monday doubleheader at Seton Hill, winning 13-6 and 4-0. In game one Lyndsey Nusser belted a three run homer in the third as Felicia Domasky added a bases clearing double, while Becca Gleason contributed a 1-2 showing with a sweep on the day.
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West Virginia Eyes Aggressive Attack on Baylor Star Griner
West Virginia plans to press Baylor and Brittney Griner with a strong man-to-man defense. Coach Mike Carey says the Mountaineers will push pace, attack in transition, and seek one on one chances for Guiner as they target Griner with constant pressure.
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