Stephenson fired after 36 years as Wichita State baseball coach
Gene Stephenson, the winningest coach in Wichita State history, was fired after leading the Shockers back to the NCAA Tournament this season. Twin pitcher Mike Pelfrey criticized the move, while athletic director Eric Sexton cited a shift in leadership as the reason for moving the program in a new direction.
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Oklahoma
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MLB may suspend A-Red amid Biogenesis probe and 100-game ban
MLB eyes a possible 100-game suspension for Alex Rodriguez as testifying Biogenesis founder Tony Bosch looms in the PED case. The report ties Rodriguez to a 20-player list including Ryan Braun and Melky Cabrera, with other named figures and ongoing Yankee rehab and management reactions.
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Tsonga tops Federer in Paris quarterfinal upset
In Paris at Roland Garros Tsonga defeats Federer 7-5 6-3 6-3 to reach the semifinals as Federer struggles with rhythm and errors. Serena Williams advances to the semis with a 6-1 3-6 6-3 win over Svetlana Kuznetsova. Oklahoma women win WCWS title behind Keilani Ricketts three runs and Michelle Gascoigne shutout Tennessee 4-0.
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Keselowski penalized after Dover post-race check
NASCAR penalized Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe after Dover post-race inspection. Keselowski and owner Roger Penske lost six points each, Wolfe fined 25000 dollars, with Wolfe already on probation until year end for illegal parts found in Texas. The penalty drops Keselowski from eighth to tenth in the standings.
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Ex Auburn guard Varer Ward arrested for alleged game fixing
Former Auburn point guard Varer Ward was arrested in Montgomery Alabama on charges of bribery conspiracy and attempting to fix the point spread for the Tigers game against Arkansas on January 25 2012. U S Attorney George Beck Jr outlined the case involving offering money to teammates during the 2011 12 season.
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Ohio State president Gordon Gee retires this July
Ohio State University President Gordon Gee, 69, announced he will retire effective July 1 after controversy over remarks about Notre Dame Catholics and comparisons of academic quality. OSU had placed him on a remediation plan following the incident.
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Deacon Jones, Hall of Fame DE, dies at 74
David Deacon Jones, the original sack master and Hall of Fame defensive end, died of natural causes at his Southern California home at age 74. The Redskins confirmed his death on Monday night.
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Kansas University Sports Calendar Track at NCAA Outdoor
The Kansas University schedule lists track at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene on Thursday and a Royals game against Minnesota at 7 10 p m.
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Rutgers fires coach hires AD with abuse history
Mike Bianchi critiques Rutgers decision making in the Orlando Sentinel, accusing the university of hiring an administrator with past misconduct as basketball coach. He compares the move to Tennessee’s hiring missteps and labels the process as highly incompetent.
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U S Open playoff winner McFarlane over Jones in 1925
In a second round playoff McFarlane beat Bobby Jones by one stroke to claim the U S Open title marking a historic comeback for the American golfer. The event highlighted a dramatic finish in a defining major championship.
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