Ervin named SIC men's basketball coach after LaReau exit
Ervin, a Houston native and former assistant to Justin LaReau, is promoted to head coach at Southeastern Illinois College. He inherits an 11 15 record and second in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference after guiding a short bench squad with LaReau. Ervin plans more full court pressure and guard driven offense while recruiting for depth and continuity.
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Diamond Club opens at Rent One Park in Marion
The Southern Illinois Miners announce The Diamond Club at Rent One Park a year round banquet facility on the suite level. Erik Haag says the club will host Miners games business meetings Christmas parties and any social event with capacity for over 250 people. It is available for corporate wedding and social needs.
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Duran Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
SIU outfielder Mallory Duran earned Prairie Farms MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week honors for April 18 to 24 after a .588 average across 17 at bats with a double triple two homers and a 1.118 slugging mark. She carries a 4.0 GPA in English education and has a 10 game hitting streak, including a walk-off solo homer on April 22 versus Missouri State.
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Judge Denies NFL Stay Request in Lockout Case
In Minneapolis U S District Judge Susan Richard Nelson refused the league's bid to stall her ruling. She said the NFL did not meet the burden for a stay pending appeal and noted concerns about competitive balance. Players argued the continuation harms both sides.
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Bulls reach Eastern semis after sweeping Pacers in five
Derrick Rose and the Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals after a 116-89 blowout of Indiana in Game 5. Coach Tom Thibodeau rebuilt the roster into a league best 62-20, with Rose emerging as an MVP candidate as Chicago eyes Atlanta or Orlando next.
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Hawks fall in playoffs amid tight cap room
Spitler notes Chicago has just over 51 million committed to 14 players for 2011 12 and limited cap space if the cap rises to 62 million. Sharp will be the lone UFA in 2012. Vancouver breathes easier as Nashville faces a defensively tough, offense challenged Predators in the first round. PETE SPITLER reports from The Southern Illinoisan.
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Lindsey eyes NFL draft with family in Baton Rouge
SIU lineman Lindsey, a Baton Rouge native, hopes to be drafted between rounds three and six. He expects SIU to add a third NFL pick since 2005. Missouri State's David Arkin is seen as MVC's first pick this weekend, with Northern Iowa's Schuylar Oordt also possible in middle rounds.
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Abe Martin Field Improvements Spark Funding Debate
Abe Martin Field seats 2000 but trails peers like Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium Bass Field and Braun Stadium in upgrades. Illinois State spent 3.4 million on Bass Field 2009 2010 Indiana State added dugouts offices seating and a press box for 2.2 million. Old McAndrew Stadium lights may be repurposed for Abe Martin Field as a new track facility plans shared lighting with the baseball venue.
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Herrin Tigers hope for postseason run hinges on Gualdonis leadership
Herrin coach Jennifer Cobin praises catcher Gualdoni as one of the area's best, noting her .352 batting and .525 on base from leadoff. The Tigers, 5-1 in the Southern Illinois River to River Ohio Division, aim to reduce errors and finish strong toward a regional run after last season's sectional upset.
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