Service academy football games to be played this weekend
The AP reports service academy games proceed despite a government shutdown. Navy confirms its home game with Air Force in Annapolis will be played, sold out and key on the schedule. Non-appropriated funds pay for these events, avoiding Congress funding. Navy notes other 24 athletic events remain uncertain through Sunday.
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Boeheim Opposes Paying College Athletes
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said paying players is idiotic and that student athletes gain a free education and exposure. He cited Chris Webber’s jersey proceeds debate and noted Pell grants for those with need, as Syracuse enters the ACC with Duke and North Carolina on the schedule.
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Presidents Cup start game plan under strong U S squad
The 10th Presidents Cup opens at Muirfield Village with Team USA led by Jack Nicklaus facing an International squad. Tiger Woods and Ernie Els staged a dramatic playoff as Adam Scott shone in his first Presidents Cup, which ended in a shared trophy after a tense session. The American lineup features seven top-30 players, aiming to extend home-soil dominance.
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Niners safety Whitner to formally change name
San Francisco safety Donte Whitner has filed in Ohio to drop the W and be known as Donte Hitner. The move follows years of respect for his hard hitting play and comes after receiving permission from his mother Deborah to proceed.
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Ncaa concussion suit targets players DuRocher Harris
Two former college football players seek over 5 million dollars in damages from the NCAA alleging repeated head injuries after injuries occurred while athletes were promised a protected college environment. John DuRocher, a quarterback for Washington and Oregon, and Darin Harris, a Washington safety, filed the suit in Indianapolis.
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Saban suspends Ha Ha Clinton-Dix for team rules breach
Alabama coach Nick Saban suspended star safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix indefinitely after Wednesday’s practice for violating unnamed team rules. Saban declined to specify the reason, citing consistency in discipline.
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