STANFORD, Calif. – Andrew Calder exhaled and finally expressed just how much North Carolina missed Hall of Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell, in crunch time and at halftime. In the locker room and on the bench. Her virtual game plans proved plenty helpful along the way, yet the young North Carolina …
Read More »Sterling agrees to sell Clippers; will dismiss lawsuit against NBA, attorney says
LOS ANGELES – An attorney for Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he has agreed to sign off on selling the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for what would be a record $2 billion. Attorney Maxwell Blecher says Wednesday that Sterling “has made an agreement with the …
Read More »Lillard scores 16 as Trail Blazers beat Clippers 94-84
LOS ANGELES – Damian Lillard scored 12 of his 16 points in the third quarter to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 94-84 exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Lillard scored nine consecutive points in the period as the Blazers pulled away after trailing by …
Read More »Kent State back bowling for first time in 40 years, meets Arkansas State in GoDaddy.com Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. – Arkansas State’s Ryan Aplin owns nearly every school passing record after four productive seasons for the Red Wolves. For his final game, the quarterback will get quite a test from No. 25 Kent State’s gambling defense when the two teams meet on Sunday in the GoDaddy.com Bowl. …
Read More »Column: Despite new allegations of wrongdoing, no need to rush to judgment on Qatar
Secret slush funds, junkets, gifts and payments to football officials. At first glance, the latest allegations that a Qatari official greased palms to help buy the 2022 World Cup for his Gulf nation make very depressing reading for anyone who loves the global game and its showcase tournament. But the …
Read More »We need the moral courage to tell the truth about Cincinnati racial attack
On early Saturday morning, July 26, a violent mob of people reportedly assaulted an innocent couple on the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio, who were trying to enjoy a jazz festival. The attacks were brutal, and left this poor, defenseless couple bloodied, even unconscious. What’s worse is that the attack seemed …
Read More »Conor McGregor urges Irish citizens to sign petition that would 'ensure' spot on country's presidential ballot
Conor McGregor said back in March that he was running to be Ireland’s president – now, he’s aiming to make it official. The UFC superstar posted a link to a petition to social media Monday that would “ensure” he is on the ballot. “I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention …
Read More »Fort Stewart rapid response: Former safety chief says Army emergency policies, protocols helped save lives
Following a shooting that wounded five soldiers at Fort Stewart on Wednesday, a former public safety director at the Georgia military installation outlined the post’s emergency response and weapons safety protocols, as officials praised fellow troops who tackled the suspect, likely preventing further casualties. Army Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, of …
Read More »Rural Montana residents predicted bar massacre suspect's violent outburst: 'He will kill you'
ANACONDA, Mont. – Two residents of the rural Montana town that was rocked by an armed gunman’s alleged mass shooting at a local bar said members of the town had long predicted that he would snap. Two men in Anaconda, Montana, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of …
Read More »FIRST ON FOX: Navy slashes civilian public affairs jobs in push for military readiness
FIRST ON FOX: The Navy is taking bold steps to cut red tape and sharpen its focus on the fight. A new memo signed by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan orders a 35% cut to civilian Public Affairs Officer (PAO) billets and moves all hiring and contracting decisions …
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