Dick Martin, former MVC commissioner and WVU AD, dies at 75
Richard D. Martin, longtime college athletics leader and administrator, died after a cancer battle. A Ottawa University alum, he coached and directed at Rose Polytechnic, Washington University, Big Eight, and West Virginia. He later led MVC as commissioner 1981–85 and ran UMKC athletic foundation 1990–98. His brother John is a noted artist.
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Dick” Martin
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NCAA
SIC Men Win Region 24 Title To Reach NJCAA Nationals
Southeastern Illinois College Falcons defeated Southwestern Illinois College 59-55 to clinch Region 24 and advance to the NJCAA national tournament in Hutchinson Kansas. Coach Todd Franklin praised his players for their resilience after avenging two earlier losses and securing the first national bid since 2003-04 with a late 2 free throws seal.
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Federer and Sampras Meet Again in Madison Square Garden Exhibition
The past and present collide as Roger Federer and Pete Sampras face off in a sold out New York exhibition at Madison Square Garden. The match pits tenacious youth against veteran precision in a best of three sets, with both legends citing mutual respect and a shared passion for the sport. Federer, 26, seeks to defend pace and artistry while Sampras, 36, aims to puncture the hype and show he can still compete at the highest level. Federer’s recent mononucleosis diagnosis adds a note of caution and a focus on fitness recovery ahead of the indoor clash.
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King Surges Ahead Of Mackey In Iditarod Lead
King, a four time winner from Denali Park, moved nine miles ahead of defending champion Lance Mackey by midmorning near Kaltag 351 miles from Nome. Mackey’s team rested in Kaltag then pressed on with 14 dogs while Gebhardt and other notable mushers followed as 87 race starters remain with one dog death and eight scratches.
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