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Canisius counting on Atlantic City grad Frank Turner to turn around its basketball team 2 images
Published: 11/20/09
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The time has finally arrived for Canisius to become a factor in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
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Lower Cape May graduate Matt Szczur to donate bone marrow for child with leukemia
Published: 11/19/09
The holidays have come early for a 1-year-old girl with leukemia. Villanova University wide receiver Matt Szczur is a p…
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Where's Jack Corcoran been for Rutgers?
Published: 11/19/09
PISCATAWAY - With just three games left in the regular season, Rutgers coach Greg Schiano says there is still time for …
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Two local players begin title quest today in NCAA Division I soccer tourney
Published: 11/19/09
Local stars Kevin Curran (Ocean City High School) and Alex Weidman (Mainland Regional) will play in the first round o…
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A look at locals in college basketball
Published: 11/19/09
Women
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Stockton men win first game
Published: 11/19/09
Richard Stockton defeated Penn State-Abington 77-48 Wednesday for their first win of the season.
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Penn State ticket pricing policy changes for some
Published: 11/19/09
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Penn State will adjust its season-ticket pricing in 2011 to account for where people sit in Beaver…
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College football: A look at locals
Published: 11/19/09
Football Bowl Subdivision
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Big East announces noon game time for Rutgers vs. West Virginia One image
Published: 11/18/09
The Big East Conference announced Wednesday that the Dec. 5 football game between Rutgers and West Virginia will kickof…
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Early risers see Saint Peter's beat Monmouth One image
Published: 11/18/09
JERSEY CITY - There were plenty of one-liners to go around for a game that started at 6 a.m.
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McCarthy leads Cumberland County College past Montgomery
Published: 11/18/09
Hammonton High School graduate Kyana McCarthy had a double-double with 21 points and 17 rebounds in Cumberland County C…
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Tuesday's look at college basketball locals
Published: 11/18/09
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Dad Vail Regatta leaving Philadelphia for New Jersey
Published: 11/17/09
PHILADELPHIA - A college rowing event that has been held in Philadelphia for more than a half-century is moving to New …
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Local college notebook: Eight locals star for Marietta crew at Braxton Regatta
Published: 11/17/09
Mike Flanagan (Holy Spirit), Matt Newsome (Ocean City) and John Chester
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Stockton's Akhtar, Duarte earn repeat weekly honors
Published: 11/17/09
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Rutgers RB Kordell Young out for year
Published: 11/16/09
PISCATAWAY — Rutgers running back Kordell Young is going to miss the rest of the season with an injury to his right knee.
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Baruch's buzzer-beater tops Stockton in opener
Published: 11/16/09
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - Getting to a national title game has its rewards such as more attention and top-caliber players wan…
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Division I field hockey tournament ends for 4 local players
Published: 11/16/09
The NCAA Division I field hockey tournament is over for four local players.
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Freshman Aspen Price-Perry leads Stockton women to win opener
Published: 11/16/09
Aspen Price-Perry led Richard Stockton College's women's basketball team to a 71-59 victory over Neumann on Sunday in A…
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Rutgers football enters Top 25
Published: 11/15/09
Rutgers University entered the AP top 25 rankings for the first time since 2007 after beating No. 23 South Florida on T…
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Stockton men's basketball sets lofty goals again One image
Published: 11/15/09
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - There aren't too many reminders of Richard Stockton College's run through the NCAA Division III men…
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Stockton women's soccer eliminated from NCAA tournament
Published: 11/15/09
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. - Entering Saturday's NCAA Division III first-round tournament game, the Richard Stockton College women…
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Local college roundup: Stockton runner Abad Akhtar qualifies for NCAA Division III championship race
Published: 11/15/09
Richard Stockton College junior Abad Akhtar (Atlantic City) qualified for the NCAA cross country championships by placi…
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Penn State holds off Indiana
Published: 11/15/09
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Most teams don't win games after four turnovers in one half, let alone one game.
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College football: A look at locals
Published: 11/15/09
Football Bowl Subdivision
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National sports news

McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again
Published: 11/20/09
Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the B…
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Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St.
Published: 11/20/09
The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State.
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Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature
3 images Published: 11/20/09
The Game has lost a lot of luster.
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Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns
Published: 11/20/09
James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons.
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U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions
Published: 11/19/09
University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board …
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Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas
One image Published: 11/19/09
Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm …
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Williams, No. 24 Minnesota top Utah Valley 76-51
One image Published: 11/19/09
Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Min…
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Colorado QB Hansen returns after thumb injury
One image Published: 11/19/09
Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right …
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Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal
3 images Published: 11/19/09
Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13…
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Former players say Kansas coach is abusive
Published: 11/19/09
University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by footbal…
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Swarbrick plans to have quick decision on Weis
2 images Published: 11/19/09
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick plans to make a decision on the future of coach Charlie Weis within days of…
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University of Ga. bulldog mascot Uga VII dies
Published: 11/19/09
Uga VII, the white English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia's football team for almost two seasons, died Th…
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No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shot
One image Published: 11/19/09
The first shot of Isaiah Armwood's college basketball career was a big one.
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Thompson, Yow receive Lapchick Awards
2 images Published: 11/19/09
John Thompson and Kay Yow first shared a special experience 21 years ago as coaches of the U.S. men's and women's Olymp…
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Collins' 23 points lead Miami past Tulane 74-54
Published: 11/19/09
Dwayne Collins had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Miami overpowered Tulane 74-54 Thursday in the first round of the Charl…
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Cincinnati QB could face jail in fake ID case
Published: 11/19/09
A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl se…
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New Penn St. tix plan to account for seat location
One image Published: 11/19/09
Penn State plans to adjust its season-ticket pricing guidelines in 2011 to account for where people sit in Beaver Stadium.
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Cal's Best hopes to return to field this season
Published: 11/18/09
Star tailback Jahvid Best is eager to return to the football field after being sidelined by a frightening fall and conc…
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Florida State crushes Stetson 80-38
Published: 11/18/09
Deividas Dulkys led four Florida State players in double-figures with 13 points in an 80-38 rout of Stetson on Wednesda…
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Memphis won't release NCAA vacated win response
Published: 11/18/09
The University of Memphis refused on Wednesday to release the NCAA's response to its appeal of a ruling that vacated th…
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Rodriguez era at Michigan has been full of blues
One image Published: 11/18/09
Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was handed a blue button with "Beat Ohio State" in maize letters when he was introduced a…
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Woman in Pitino extortion case indicted again
One image Published: 11/18/09
The woman accused of trying to extort money from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was charged Wednesday with ret…
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Fla. governor wants Bowden back as Seminole coach
Published: 11/18/09
Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side _ Gov. Charlie Crist.
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BCA considers new ways to make hiring progress
Published: 11/18/09
The head of the Black Coaches and Administrators group called Wednesday for more involvement by college presidents in h…
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Old rivalries always have meaning
Published: 11/18/09
The national championship race seems as if it's being put on hold this week, with the top contenders all big _ in some …
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