UNC Martin Report Clears Athletic Dept in Scandal
The 77 page Martin Report to UNC Board of Trustees finds academic fraud limited to the AFAM department. It pins wrongdoing on Julius Nyang’oro and Deborah Crowder, absolving the athletic department of direct involvement. Findings sent to the NCAA for potential action.
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Braves minor leaguer suspended 50 games in drug case
New York AP reports Braves farmhand Billy Bullock, a 24-year-old reliever, received a 50 game ban after a second violation of a drug of abuse. Bullock, 11-11 with 50 saves and a 4.33 ERA in four minor league seasons, has split time between Triple-A and Double-A. There have been 105 minor league suspensions this year, plus eight in the majors.
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Wisconsin names Gary Andersen head coach for next season
In Madison Wisconsin AP Gary Andersen was introduced as Wisconsin new head coach. He will act as a fly on the wall during the Rose Bowl as athletic director Barry Alvarez handles coaching duties for the Jan 1 game against Stanford following Bret Bielemas departure. Alvarez said he interviewed three candidates but offered the job to Andersen after he left Utah State.
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Douglas named AP 2012 female athlete of the year
Gabby Douglas, first African American to win gymnastics all around Olympic gold, is AP 2012 female athlete of the year. She edged Missy Franklin in a vote by U S editors and news directors, becoming the fourth gymnast honored and the first since Mary Lou Retton in 1984.
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Vance tops Gaston Day in Upward Classic semifinal
In Gastonia, Vance of Charlotte beat Gaston Day 54 43 to reach the Upward Classic final. Tyesha Littlejohn led Vance with 26 points, including 6 in the fourth. Destini Reed added 11 for the Cougars as Gaston Day fought to the end amid a 10 minute lighting delay.
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49ers Host Florida State In Bobcats Arena Showdown
Charlotte 49ers, riding a 9-0 start and a 68-52 win over Radford, seek a key ACC test as Pierria Henry leads the team against defending champion Florida State at Time Warner Cable Arena. The game marks the fourth at the NBA venue since 1996 and the latest step in proving their big time potential.
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Sports Commentary on clichés in sports reporting
The piece argues that sports figures and writers rely on clichés and generic phrases instead of thoughtful answers. It cites Jimmie Johnson Adrian Peterson LeBron James and others to illustrate predictability and the tug between pulling for a team versus a story. Monte Dutton signs off with contact details.
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ESPN suspends Rob Parker for comments on Robert Griffin III
ESPN reporter Rob Parker receives a 30 day suspension after questioning the blackness of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. Parker apologized saying he blew it and understands race in sports is sensitive. He noted Griffin has a white fiancée and is rumored to be a Republican.
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