Brief updates from the sports world across the nation
Assistant coach Randy Brown takes personal leave from Iowa State basketball. Colts kicker Vanderjagt apologizes for critical comments aimed at Manning and Dungy. Steve Mariucci visits Lions for coaching vacancy. Minnesota saves three sports programs with boosters’ $2.8 million. Glen Sather to coach the New York Rangers late season push. Peja Stojakovic named All Star replacement for Webber. LeBron James under review over clothing gift after vehicle incident.
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New York Rangers
Glen Sather
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Edmonton Oilers
Sather
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Chris Webber
Peja Stojakovic
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David Stern
Stojakovic
Webber
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Kings
Title IX reform rejected by commission in Washington
The Commission on Opportunity in Athletics rejected a sweeping Title IX overhaul proposal in a 7-7 vote while endorsing allowing the Education Department to adjust counting methods for compliance. The panel's actions keep the 50 50 split proposal under scrutiny and may influence future congressional action.
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Nowitzki carries Mavs past Timberwolves with rally and stiff neck
Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points with 10 rebounds and three blocks driving a late Dallas surge after a flagrant foul by Kevin Garnett. Michael Finley and LaFrentz added 17 and 25 points as Minnesota faded with limited bench scoring.
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Indiana State Tops Drake to Lead MVC Standings
Senior Kourtney Mennen scored a game high 23 points as Indiana State beat Drake 78 65 in Des Moines to snap a seven game skid against the Bulldogs and hold sole possession of first in the Missouri Valley Conference. Drake's Maureen Head had 16 points while Carla Bennett added 17 points and five blocks. Ja Nae Mosley contributed 14 points and a career high five assists.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kourtney Mennen
Indiana State
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Drake
Maureen Head
Carla Bennett
Ja’Nae Mosley
Bucs keep Kiffin with new three year contract
Tampa Bay signs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin to a three year deal and ties him to the club as the 49ers pursued him for a head coaching post. The move follows a dominant season that saw the Bucs lead NFL defense and beat the Raiders 48 21 in the title game.
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Malcolm Glazer
Chicago Bears
Tampa Bay
Rich Gannon
Jon Gruden
Raiders
Derrick Brooks
Honolulu
Haas leads after 61 at Hope Classic
Haas shot a 61 at Bob Hope Classic to reach 16 under through 36 holes and lead by one. Perez matched the 61, Frazar fired 62, while Ames and Durant sat near 14 under as Duval faded with a 78. Defending champion Mickelson stood 10 back.
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