Blues sale closes as Checketts group takes over Blues
Dave Checketts led Sports Capital Partners and Towerbrook Capital Partners to complete the purchase of the St. Louis Blues, with John Davidson named team president. General manager Larry Pleau stays on, reporting to Davidson, after the Blues were last in the league this season.
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Moccia named SIU athletic director in surprise move
SIU appointed Mario Moccia, 38, as its 11th athletic director, succeeding Paul Kowalczyk. Moccia has a long track with AD Mike Alden, who praised his drive and confidence. Alden, now MO AD, noted Moccia began as an intern at $400 a month and climbed to top leadership.
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Moccia Named SIU Athletic Director Aims to Fundraise
Southern Illinois University introduces Mario Moccia as the new athletic director and notes his fundraising experience at Missouri. He cites leading major facilities projects and renovations and says he will build on the program’s existing strength while adjusting to smaller staff at SIU. He plans to travel to Germany with his wife Heidi to watch the World Cup.
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Northwestern stunned by Walker death shocks team and fans
Northwestern football coach Randy Walker died at 52 from an apparent heart attack after chest pains at his suburban Chicago home. Players and staff mourn his loss, praising his inspirational leadership and life lessons, with a four year extension through 2011 noted by the university.
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Royals surprise Cards in extra innings
Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in 10 innings as Matt Stairs delivered a sacrifice fly for the go ahead run. Ambiorix Burgos struck out two pinch hitters with the bases loaded in the ninth and earned the win. The Royals improve in a tense interleague clash and snap a skid against the Cardinals.
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Cardinals fall short as Royals win opener 7 5
In a 7 5 loss, the St Louis Cardinals trailed 5 4 before the Royals pulled ahead with a 10th inning rally led by a walk by Braden Looper. Emil Brown delivered a single to set up the decisive run as Angel Berroa forced a play and Eric Stairs drove in the winner. The two clubs meet again later at Busch Stadium.
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