Mathias tabbed to lead Syracuse boys basketball
Syracuse High School appoints Jeff Mathias as head boys basketball coach after Bill Peeper resigns to take a similar post. Mathias, 30, is a Syracuse native and former Bulldog guard who returns from college coaching and has served as Peeper’s assistant. He emphasizes continuity with the program’s established standards and will guide players from middle school to varsity.
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Knicks land Amare Stoudemire in landmark 5-year deal
Ama rea Stoudemire agreed to sign with the New York Knicks for about 99.7 million over five years, reuniting him with coach Mike DAntoni and setting the stage for a potential star-filled rebuild. He spoke of leadership and delivering a winning path, while courtside fans welcomed the move as a major boost to New Yorks free agency push.
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Kuyt key to Netherlands push under Van Marwijk
CAPE TOWN AP Dirk Kuyt anchors the Dutch bid at the 2010 World Cup, exerting tireless work rate and leadership to fuel a booted campaign. He earned the trust to outpace Brazil, earning a semifinals spot against Uruguay as coach Bert van Marwijk benches Rafael van der Vaart.
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Tour de France chaos in rain as Chavanel wins from Spa
The 125 mile Brussels to Spa stage was hit by crashes in rain with Lance Armstrong hurt but riding. Sylvain Chavanel surged to victory breaking away early and seizing the yellow jersey from Fabian Cancellara as many riders slid on a slick downhill. Organizers considered cancellation but kept the stage alive with Armstrong fifth overall and Contador seventh as oil from a caravan crash was blamed for slick roads.
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