Defending champions Miami struggling for playoff berth
February 28, 2007
Reuters - Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning
bristles at the thought of the defending NBA champions having
to sneak into the postseason.
Ferrero and Penetta advance in Mexico
February 28, 2007
AP - Top-seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero advanced to the third round of the Mexican Open with a straight set victory over Lukas Dlouhy on Wednesday.
No. 19 Bowling Green beats Miami
February 28, 2007
AP - Carin Horne scored 23 points and Ali Mann added 22 to lead No. 19 Bowling Green to a 92-62 win over Miami of Ohio on Wednesday night.
Els signs equipment deal with Callaway Golf
February 28, 2007
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Els reaches deal with Callaway
February 28, 2007
Ernie Els reached an equipment deal with Callaway Golf on Wednesday. Terms of the endorsement contract weren’t disclosed. The South African star worked out a deal last week with Acushnet — the maker of Titleist equipment and FootJoy shoes — to end his contract a year early. Callaway said the three-time major champion will begin the deal by using a Callaway ball and bag and wearing its logo on the…
Bledsoe, Horn, Porter, McCardell let go
February 28, 2007
AP - As expected, the Dallas Cowboys cut Drew Bledsoe on Thursday. Bledsoe, who lost his quarterback job to Tony Romo after six turnover- and sack-plagued starts last season, was one of a number of aging players cut Thursday as teams adjusted their rosters to get more salary cap room for the free agent period that begins Friday.
Jesse Jackson: Not enough black coaches
February 28, 2007
The lack of black head coaches in college football was lamented in powerful language Wednesday by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, NCAA president Myles Brand and congressmen from both parties. “When African-American coaches do well, we’re delighted,” Jackson told a House subcommittee. “Only the ignorant are surprised.” Amid the strong words, however, the solution might come in a subtle threat uttered near…
Bears give Lovie Smith his contract
February 28, 2007
AP - The Chicago Bears signed coach Lovie Smith to a four-year contract extension through the 2011 season Wednesday night. They also announced that they signed general manager Jerry Angelo to a contract extension through the 2013 season.
Niners promote Hostler to replace Turner
February 28, 2007
AP - The 49ers promoted quarterbacks coach Jim Hostler to offensive coordinator Tuesday, the fifth coach to hold that job in five seasons in San Francisco.
Congress takes up minority coaches issue
February 28, 2007
AP - The lack of black head coaches in college football was lamented in powerful language Wednesday by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, NCAA president Myles Brand and congressmen from both parties.
