USC great Howard Jones honored as enduring college football innovator
Jerry Nardiello notes Howard Jones_ranked among the sport’s top coaches with five national titles and four Rose Bowl wins at USC. Jones both shaped game culture with first sweat absorbing shirts and helped launch Marion Morrison later known as John Wayne. He coached at Yale, Syracuse, Ohio State, Iowa, and Duke before returning to USC.
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Buckeyes lauded by NCAA for academic plan overhaul
The NCAA’s top official praises Ohio State for its plan to separate academic and oversight programs from the troubled athletic department. The report notes strong expectations for improved governance and student welfare amid ongoing restructuring.
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Lickliter Hopes To Rebuild Swing For PGA Tour
Frank Lickliter II, a Wright State graduate, once earned nearly 2 million and ranked 19th on the PGA Tour money list. He sought a major swing change under Randy Sonnenier to improve major championship play and direct his ball to tough pin positions.
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Lickliter Begins 10th PGA Tour Season in Hawaii
Franklin Ray Lickliter, born July 28, 1969 in Middletown, starts his 10th full PGA Tour season at the Sony Open in Honolulu. The Wright State alum has 2 career wins, finished 93rd, 49th, and 58th on the money list, and aims to consolidate improvements after a 2004 no win year and a $1.26 million earnings.
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Springboro Edges Fenwick In Tight High School Battle
Fenwick drops a 34-32 decision to Springboro as Marianne McGoron misses a late three with time winding down. Fenwick coach Donn Burrows notes gut‑wrenching losses this season while Springboro, led by Kim Rychlewski, holds on for the win in a close Mid‑Miami League contest.
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Hosket mentioned for OSU job
Dayton native Bill Hosket a former Buckeye basketball star could be a candidate to become Ohio State athletic director. He would discuss the opening if approached, noting scrutiny and uncertainty about modern AD roles. OSU is forming its search committee as Andy Geiger retires on June 30 after two years of scandals.
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Moss Expected to Face Fine for Mooning Fans
New York Randy Moss is likely to be fined for mooning fans in Green Bay during Minnesota's 31-17 playoff win over the Packers. The NFL is reviewing the incident from Sunday's game and will announce a ruling later this week. A league spokesman declined further comment.
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Manning repeats as AP NFL MVP for second time
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning won his second straight Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award, missing unanimous selection by one vote. He threw 49 touchdown passes, set a passer rating record of 121.1, totaled 4,551 yards, and helped the Colts reach 522 points.
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