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June 30, 2010
Leap Second Adjustment Time
Meteor Day

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (TERRY HOLLAND)
Bonesville.net

From the East Carolinian
-Coach McNeill ready to kick off the 2010 season
-A look back at ECU history

McNeill makes 757 a bigger priority
recruit757.com

College football countdown- No. 65 East Carolina
SportingNews.com

Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. 65-61
Rivals.com

Coach Macy's Blog
pirate state of mind

College athletes squeezed by studies, games, travel
CNN

Charleston Halts Nine-Game Skid, Wins 4-2 In Augusta
Live 5 News

GreenJackets lose rain-shortened game
The Augusta Chronicle

Bursting The Bubble: Which Giants Reserve Players Will Make the Cut?
Bleacher Report

From scout.com (subscription required)
-Harris Getting Interest At Safety
-Golden Busy With Camps

At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a Shipwreck Excavation Becomes an Outdoor Laboratory for Learning
National Parks Traveler (Blog)

June 29, 2010
Feast of Tammuz (Jewish)
Peter & Paul Day (Christian)
Saint Peter's Day (Christian)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Check one off "Bucket List"
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jay Ward)

Court campers
New Pirate coach Jeff Lebo is throwing himself into his new job and helping conduct camps for local youth is an important part of his summer plans.
Greenville Daily Reflector

Menchville's Austin Chrismon choosing between East Carolina and going pro
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Big shoes to fill for USC commitment
OL Kaleb Broome said he will try to visit USC, Clemson, East Carolina and Georgia this summer.
Charleston Post Courier

2012 WR picks up offer at camp
So far, he's also picked up offers from Maryland, Duke, South Carolina, Duke and East Carolina. Later this summer, he hopes to visit Maryland and East Carolina.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

June 28, 2010
Please Take My Children to Work Day
Paul Bunyan Day

ECU's expansion adds to Greenville's changing landscape
Greenville Daily Reflector

Photo: DFS ..... a thing of beauty
BoneyardBanter.com (courtesy of Bluewater Pirate)

June 27, 2010
America's Kid's Day
Decide to Be Married Day
Descendants Day
National HIV Testing Day
Birthday - Captain Kangaroo (TV personality)
Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song
Birthday - Helen Keller

Hardy changes decision, will play for ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

1976 forever 'special' for Mollenhauer
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Minor League Notebook - Lawhorn having a career season
Wilmington Star-News

A Forgotten Issue- The Cleveland Browns Must Solidify the D-Line in 2010
Bleacher Report

June 26, 2010
Lunar Eclipse
Strawberry Moon

Batten: Internet brings Lennon, ECU together
Bonesville.net

East Carolina Preview
presnapread.com

Cubs activate Ramirez, designate Tracy
mlb.com

June 25, 2010
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn

2010 Softball- A Look Back
ecupirates.com

NSA's Lennon commits to ECU
Suffolk News-Herald

From scout.com (subscription)
-Lee's Visiting the Wolfpack Now
Another in-state school that Lee is considering is East Carolina. ï¿½They've been on me pretty hard,ï¿½
-Pack Still on Top For Grommer?
ï¿½East Carolina and Maryland have offered me (since NC State's offer),ï¿½
-Wilson Camps at State

Wilson signs with the Packers
Washington Daily News

Cape League- Firebirds nip Mariners
Cape Cod Times

Bob Barker, advocate for children, dies
News & Observer

June 24, 2010
Celebration of the Senses
National Bomp Pop Day
National Handshake Day
Saint John the Baptist Day
Swim a Lap Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Ruff gets breather before preseason camp
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Listener Calls)

Football Tickets Race Past 20,000 - Again
ecupirates.com

ECU football season ticket sales surpass 20,000
Greenville Daily Reflector

ND native leading big-time track program to prominence
Devils Lake (ND) Journal

From the Minneapolis Star Tribune
-Packers sign draft picks Newhouse, Starks, Wilson
-Giants agree to terms with Arkansas guard Petrus, East Carolina punter Dodge ...

Giants agree to terms with draft picks Mitch Petrus and Matt Dodge
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

All-Tidewater 2010 | Baseball player of the year
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Mainers are Muskrats first road victim
Foster's Daily Democrat

Cape League- Shaban, YD top Harwich
Cape Cod Times

June 23, 2010
Let It Go Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Butts boosts ECU's sights in track & field
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Brad Chrone)

Watkins Qualifies For U.S. Public Links Amateur
ecupirates.com

NFL's Vonta Leach gives back to Robeson County
Fayetteville Observer

Giants pick their punter, Matt Dodge
ProFootballTalk

East Carolina Pirates- New everything heading in 2010
Sports Memo (blog)

Chandler- Time for me to move on
Charlotte Observer

June 22, 2010
National Columnist's Day
Stupid Guy Thing Day

McNeill concludes first round of camps
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirate Briefs- The Boneyard construction makes progress
The East Carolinian

From the Bleacher Report
-12 Teams that Should Be in BCS Conferences
-Big East Possibly On Tail End of Expansion
-Decade of Dominance- Which Teams Win Most Conference Titles in 2010s?

June 21, 2010
Anne and Samantha Day
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Cancer Begins
Midsummer (Wiccan)
Midsummer Day/Eve Celebrations
National Daylight Appreciation Day
Summer Begins (Northern Hemisphere)
Summer Solstice

O'Brien: ECU more BCS-ready than UCF, Memphis
Bonesville.net

Arrangements Finalized For Rock Roggeman
ecupirates.com

Players to Watch in the NY-Penn League
Kyle Roller, a first baseman with a power bat from East Carolina, is 2 for 9 with a couple of RBI's thus far.
New York Baseball Digest

June 20, 2010
Father's Day
Family Awareness Day
Husband Caregiver Day
UN World Refugee Day
Vinegar Day
World Juggling Day

From the Gaston Gazette
-Varner running second at NC Amateur Championship
-Former high school star heading to Arizona to start pro dream

Cleveland Browns' Geathers, Danso are big rookies facing bigger challenges on defensive line
Cleveland Plain Dealer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Letter- Coach's passion, faith remembered
-Grant to boost ECU's primary care education

ECU creates master's in tourism
Raleigh News & Observer

June 19, 2010
Emancipation Day
Juneteenth
"War is Hell" Day
World Juggling Day
World Sauntering Day
Birthday - Lou Gehrig (baseball)

2010 Football Home Kickoff Times Announced
All Six Home Contests Will Be Televised
ecupirates.com

Navy game for matchup at S. Carolina
East Carolina will now become the Homecoming opponent on Oct. 22, 2011
Annapolis Capital

Pack AD Search- Connecting the Dots
Yesterday evening we spoke with a source who dealt with Hart while he was at East Carolina, and he indicated that Hart was one of the candidates submitted ...
Scout.com (subscription required)

State colleges might not get to use new facilities
Raleigh News & Observer

June 18, 2010
Work@Home Fatherï¿½s Day

Campus: Gem in Greenville
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Editorial- Brody School's success threatened without new funding
-Wooded area by Elmhurst will lose few trees, officials say
-ECU students help people of Guatemala

Stokes joins MAC staff
Jacksonville Daily News

The Fumble taught Earnest Byner life lessons
Cleveland Plain Dealer (blog)

Cleveland Browns Continue Rebuilding With Undrafted Players
Bleacher Report

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-A Q&A With QB Tony Daniel
"East Carolina, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Illinois are pretty much my main ones right now."
-Taylor Enjoys Camp Experience

June 17, 2010
Recess at Work Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Kirkpatrick provides staff continuity
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Matt Willoughby)

Tom Receives Spirit Of Service Award
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Holland- Pac-10 swung for the fences
-Editorial- ECU must be ready with support if conferences shift

Gamecocks to take on Navy as part of 2011 non-SEC schedule
The Gamecocks and ECU agreed in 2007 to a five-game series, beginning with a neutral-field game at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 3, 2011.
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier

College football recruiting- Clemson gets prize Gator from East Columbus
East Carolina received its latest commitment over the weekend from 6-5, 317-pound offensive lineman Tre Robertson of Roxboro's Person High
Fayetteville Observer

Unhappy Johnson has no comment on contract status
msnbc.com (AP)

June 16, 2010
Fresh Veggies Day

Pirates Mourn Passing Of Rock Roggeman
ecupirates.com

East Carolina loses assistant coach
ESPN (blog)

Notre Dame football- 'Rock' loses fight with cancer
South Bend Tribune

Thank You Pirates, from the Roggeman family
boneyardbanter.com

Stadium expansion remains on schedule
Greenville Daily Reflector

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Smith Has Transfer Finalists
ï¿½It's down to Minnesota, Colorado, Temple, Villanova and East Carolina right now,ï¿½ Smith said. ï¿½I'm just waiting on the offers from Minnesota and ECU right now
-UNCCH Now In Mix for Councell
-Big East Offer For LB Mike Rose

Jaguars QB David Garrard wants to hit receivers, not the town
Florida Times-Union

Getting To Know A Draft Pick- CJ Wilson
Packers.com

Titans' Back Chris Johnson Misses Workouts, But ï¿½Not Madï¿½ At Team
LSB

Brown makes the most of his shot; Davis playing well- Tobs notebook
American Chronicle

Mailbag June 15- Why Doesn't BE Take ECU And Memphis Now?
Hartford Courant (Blog)

Triangle-area ECU alumni form Pirate Pulse, new organization to raise awareness of East Carolina University
dBusinessNews Triangle

June 15, 2010
Magna Carta Day
Native American Citizenship Day
Nature Photography Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Ultimate team player gone but not forgotten
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Conference Expansion Talk)

ECU loses its Rock
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-ECU assistant coach dies
-Drew gearing up for second season in NFL

ECU med school scores well in 'social mission'
Raleigh News & Observer

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Pack Offers, Moves Up for In-state LB
-Irish, Gamecocks and Pack Battle for Councell

June 14, 2010
Family History Day
Flag Day
Anniversary - US Army

O'Brien: Realignment 2010: Predators vs. predators
Bonesville.net

Smith happy to be home
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 13, 2010

Shakeup hits McNeill's former foes
Greenville Daily Reflector

E. Rutherford's Reynolds is All-Region top player
Charlotte Observer

Trojan a star for all seasons
Raleigh News & Observer

June 12, 2010
Crowed Nest Awareness Day
Anniversary - Baseball Hall of Fame
Birthday - President George H. W. Bush (41st President)

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
East Carolina AD Talks About Pirate Focus Amidst Conference Expansion Uncertainty
-ECU Well Represented In Summer Leagues

Is East Carolina AD Terry Holland crazy or innovative for writing an open ...
Orlando Sentinel (blog)

East Carolina AD Says C-USA Is Ready To Dine on Delicious Big 12 Leftovers
SportingNews.com

East Carolina AD talks Big East
ESPN (blog)

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-This Just In- Danso is Big
-QBs Lead Offensive Attack at Shrine Workout

East Carolina duo recieve honors
Washington Daily News

June 11, 2010
Corn on the Cob Day

From ecupirates.com
-McConaughey Takes 16th At NCAA Nationals
-Paisley, Sumner Named NCCSIA All-State
-Volleyball Releases 2010 Schedule

No. 19- Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
ESPN (blog)

College Football Rankings- No. 83 East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-C-USA school is first to offer Broome
"East Carolina just offered me pretty recently," Broome said. "It was so exciting because I was like 'wow, I have a place to keep playing football'
-Under the radar QB takes in Clemson
-Myer Krah's Recruiting Starting To Take Off

Area briefs- Clemson offers Woodruff's Leamon
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Area prep stars on Hawks' radar?
Wilmington Star-News

Batavia's Warner overcomes bad luck
Chicago Daily Herald

Carolina Mudcats Celebrate Upcoming Homestands With ECU Paint It Purple Night
Triangle Business News

June 10, 2010
National Nursing Assistants Day and Week
Anniversary - Alcoholics Anonymous
Anniversary - Ball Point Pen
Iced Tea Day

Myatt: Godwin surveys Major League draft
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Butts Nets All-America Honors In Oregon
-Maness Selected By The Marlins In MLB Draft
-Harris Selected By The Giants In MLB Draft

NCAA stats show classroom rankings for ACC and ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Stadium expansion sparks game-day parking forum
Greenville Daily Reflector

Marlins load up on hurlers after first round
Flamarlins.com

Maness Selected by Florida Marlins in Draft
Paint Valley High School

Richmond slugger gets a shot at the Yankees
Richmond County Daily Journal

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Q&A with Yankees 8th Round Pick Kyle Roller
-Curtis Grant Looks Forward to Five Schools
"I was at Virginia yesterday (Sunday, June 6th) and I've got a 7-on-7 camp this coming weekend at East Carolina," Hermitage High School's Curtis Grant said.

Region boasts top prospects
Reinheimer, signed to East Carolina, hit. 378 with three home runs and 28 RBIs this season.
Charlotte Observer

Menchville pitcher Austin Chrismon drafted in 32nd round by Astros
Chrismon is already signed with East Carolina, which means he'll have a decision to make.
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Astros use half of picks on pitchers on last day of draft
Houston Chronicle

June 9, 2010
Birthday - Donald Duck

From ecupirates.com
-Roller Selected By The Yankees In MLB Draft
-Track Rookies Vie For National Titles
-Newby Earns Postgraduate Scholarship

From collegefootballnews.com
-Preview 2010 - East Carolina Pirates
-Preview 2010 - Sept. 18 ECU at Virginia Tech

Athleticism is Yanks' priority in Day 2 of Draft
Yankees.com

Dodge Not Trying to Replace Feagles
Scout.com (subscription required)

Branch- "Hardest Working Coach In America"
WITN

Five-star play-maker Quan Bray focusing on six programs
ESPN

Post 39 pounds out easy victory
Greenville Daily Reflector

Win gives Western Branch more to sing about
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

June 8, 2010
Upsy Daisy Day
World Ocean Day
Anniversary - Bill of Rights

Bailey: Godwin busy during long, slow summer
Bonesville.net

Live @ Five: Billy Godwin Interview
Pirate Radio 1250

The Week That Was- Teams Nos. 93-87
New York Times (blog)

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Versatility is One of Lineman's Strengths
-Bailey Ready For Summer
-Harris Hits Double-digits

June 7, 2010
Anniversary - VCR Introduction
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

O'Brien: ECU, C-USA must find middle ground
Bonesville.net

Harris One Of Rivals.com's Top 100 Players
ecupirates.com

Campus: ECU dean Rick Niswander talks business
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 6, 2010
Corpus Christi (Christian - US Observance)
National Cancer Survivors Day
Anniversary ï¿½ D-Day (US)

From wralsportsfan.com (5.28.10)
-Terry Holland not wrapped up in expansion talk
ECU AD Terry Holland talks expansion on 99.9FM The Fan

ECU Summer Baseball Camp Details
Bonesville.net

Campus: ECU has new way to evaluate rehab progress after injury
Greenville Daily Reflector

Thanks for the decade of memories
Washington Daily News

New coaches at area schools
Chapel Hill News

Ship believed to be from 1600s shows up in Corolla after storm Wreck Exposes Past
Winston-Salem Journal

June 5, 2010
Do-Dah Parade
National Trails Day

From ecupirates.com
-Bill Jarman Steps Down As Pitching Coach
-Softball Adds Three More For 2014 Class

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Putting with a purpose
-Editorial- Funding cuts, tuition hike could harm ECU's future
-For affordable dentistry, send your kid to dental school

Marcus Caffey wants to visit five schools
ESPN

June 4, 2010
Audacity To Hope Day
International Menï¿½s Month

Pirates, Hokies To Kickoff At 1-30 p.m.
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mac Attack invades Brook Valley
-Campus: Dental school applicants chomping at the bit
-Campus: ECU dental school changes its name

ECU students asked to pay more
ENC Today

Hokies might get second chance to dismantle Dominique Davis
Gobbler Country (blog)

ACC releases game times, networks for early season contests
VT hokiesports.com

Football- Bengals' tight end looks to future
Davis said that within an eight-hour span, Iowa, Rutgers and East Carolina all offered Darmstatter scholarships.
Asbury Park Press

Land O'Lakes QB Stevie Weatherford nabs two offers
Tampabay.com

Cleveland Browns- Is Rob Ryan a Great Coach or Just a Great Quote?
Bleacher Report

Dixon's Lanier is one smart Bulldog
Jacksonville Daily News

June 3, 2010
Chimborazo Day
Corpus Christi (Christian)
Anniversary - First Woman Rabbi in US
Anniversary - Mighty Casey Has Struck Out
Anniversary - Zoot Suit Riots
Birthday - Jefferson Davis (US Statesman)

Myatt: McGuire's backs will be busy
Bonesville.net

Recruiting: ECU commit already a sure-handed target
Fayetteville Observer

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Named Third Team All-America
-Macy Announces Women's Basketball Staff

Offseason's been a whirlwind of fun for ECU's Ruffin McNeill
wralsportsfan.com

Former ECU player Tasered, arrested
Greenville Daily Reflector

Koonce resigns as UWM athletic director
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

East Rutherford bring pedigree to title tilt
Burlington Times News

Miners ready to play ball
Ackerman honored to start in opener at Slippery Rock today
Beckley Register-Herald

Daredevils capture their first home win
The Daredevils' scoring started when East Carolina right-fielder Phillip Clark cracked an RBI double down the right field line
The Outer Banks Voice

Two More For Simon
Prior to the two newest offers from Conference USA, David had reeled in official offers from East Carolina, Maryland, Mississippi State, South Florida, ...
scout.com (subscription)

June 2, 2010
National Bubba Day
National Leave The Office Early Day
Saint Erasmus Day
Yell "Fudge" at Cobras in North America Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Updated ECU Football Recruiting Thumbnails
-BVL: Updated ECU Hoops Recruiting Thumbnails

Upgrade options for chancellor's residence debated
Greenville Daily Reflector

Richardson Reports New Offers
Oscar Smith High School linebacker Raysean Richardson recently grabbed two more offers from Temple and East Carolina and talked to Scout.com
scout.com (subscription)

Adjustments loom for Central's Taylor
Raleigh News & Observer

June 1, 2010
National Go Barefoot Day
Say Something Nice Day
Birthday - Marilyn Monroe (actress)
Anniversary - CNN
Anniversary - Heimlich Maneuver

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Rice, USM charge into regionals
-BVL: NCAA Regional Brackets (PDF)
-BVL: Weekly Division I Baseball Polls

Maness Named To C-USA All-Tournament Team
ecupirates.com

Area hoops players honored by WDN
Washington Daily News

Clemson, USC among schools on Shell's narrowed list
Charleston Post Courier

Sun Devils named NCAA's top seed; ACC gets 8 selections
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 30, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-History-making- Gamecocks win national title
-A title for a team, city, state
-Tanner's bank account gets a boost
[Videos] Gamecocks win national championship
-Parker begins talks with Rockies

USC wins national title on Merrifield's RBI hit in 11th
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal

USC defeats UCLA for first baseball championship
Greenville (SC) News

Gamecocks playing with heavy hearts
Anderson Independent

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ousted Pack AD Lee Fowler leaves today
-Lowe's new look good for a new-look program
-It'll be prime time for Devils, Heels
-Brind'Amour's status with Canes is unclear

Sneed goes from Elm Street to pros
Greenville Daily Reflector

Hurney wonï¿½t be hurting for a job
Charlotte Observer

Restaurant partner says video disputes Michael Vick's claim of leaving well before shooting
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Is cheerleading a sport?
Fayetteville Observer

State's budget cuts would squeeze UNCW athletes
Wilmington Star-News

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Television makes power plays in conference realignment
-Tommy Tuberville says what everyone was thinking about the Big 12

Colorado AD hopes for answers soon on exit strategy
Houston Chronicle

From the Birmingham News
-Saban doesn't support NCAA proposal to limit support staffs
-Alabama gets another leg up on Auburn in the arms race

June 29, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Cooper carries Gamecocks to Game 1 win over UCLA
-Cooper finds way to ruin Bruins
-Coaches show Rosenblatt respect
-Bitter ending aside, Tigers had good year

Cooper's town- Ace's start puts USC one win from title
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-College baseball getting better
-Johnson's inner fire emerges

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes could lose Whitney
-Duke looks good again
-He's still coaching
-U.S. Soccer president unhappy

Where are they now? Kevin McMullan of Dumont
NorthJersey.com

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-World Cup soccer is not for everyone
-Vick party shooting- NFL still investigating
-UrbanLegends- Co-defendant smashed cake in Vick's face

FLORIDA- Dispelling recruiting myths
scout.com

NCAA proposes end to early scholarship offers
Dallas Morning News

College football workouts- 'In iron we trust'
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

David Perno Rounds Out Georgia Bulldogs Staff by Hiring Allen Osborne
Dawg Sports (blog)

John Fields says he's still a Seahawk, but he's through playing hoops at UNCW
WWAY

Big man Fields expected to visit UT
GoVolsXtra

June 28, 2010

Gamecocks, Bruins vying for first national baseball championship
Anderson Independent

From the Columbia (SC) State
-College baseball championship- Mirror images
-Morris- National spotlight on USC
-Video- USC's keys to a championship
-Baseball- Merrifield has a big day on, off field

Tanner weighing pitching options for tonight's opener
Greenville (SC) News

Never-say-die attitude has served USC well in Omaha
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal

Preview 2010 - Sept. 6 Navy vs. Maryland
College Football News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Johnson bumps and runs to Cup win
-Do we care about World Cup anymore?
-Wimbledon resumes with bang- Sharapova-Williams
-ACC hoops will sport a new look
-Felton is good, but is he good enough to stay?

June 27, 2010

USC beats Clemson for spot in CWS title Series
Anderson Independent

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Dï¿½jï¿½ vu like 2002 for Gamecocks
-South Carolina enters rare air

From the Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal
-USC edges rival Clemson, advances to title series
-Disappointing finish for Leggett, Clemson
-Gamecocks' Dyson, Price stymie Clemson offense

USC eliminates Tigers
Greenville (SC) News

TCU falls to UCLA 10-3 to end College World Series run
Houston Chronicle

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Changes will come with ACC basketball season
-Expect a direct approach from new N.C. State AD Debbie Yow
-Height flight- More senior basketball players transfer

Sports briefs- VCU signs power forward
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Yow's Goal- Compete for championships
-U.S. tumbles 2-1
-Ongoing World Cup coverage

Memphis soccer fans help Tim Howard's wife cheer until it's over
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Calipari wasn't talking to you (unless you're a five-star prospect)
Birmingham News

June 26, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Roth to the rescue; USC topples Tigers
-Roth's pitching hobby carries Gamecocks
-USC notes- Palmetto State shows its stuff
-Student beaten by Clemson football player is recovering

USC defeats Clemson to force decisive game
Anderson Independent

Roth dominates as USC embarrasses Clemson, 5-1
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Win keeps TCU alive at College World Series
Houston Chronicle

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Yow returns home
-Coaches must win to please new AD Yow
-Pack plays it safe
-Yow has Purcell's 'full support'
-Wall a big hit in D.C.
-Canes draft prolific scorer Jeff Skinner
-Slagle believes U.S. will win
-Weary Isner ousted in short match

Top offensive tackle picks Heels
Fayetteville Observer

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-Oscar Smith cornerback says he'll play at Syracuse
-Irate drivers brace for more mayhem as things heat up

Two North Carolina recruits pick the Beavers
Corvallis Gazette Times

Vick coverage- His football camp and shooting at Va. Beach party
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Winston Salem Journal
-All Ghana- Hopes of an entire continent rest on Black Stars today
-Ongoing World Cup coverage

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Florida could require more minority candidates for head coach, AD jobs
-Florida State approves $55 million athletic department budget for 2010-11

Former LSU star Chad Jones faces uncertain NFL future after car accident
New Orleans Times Picayune

June 25, 2010

Palmetto rivalry takes center stage in Rosenblatt's finale
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks stay alive, advance to face Tigers
-Bragging rights on line again for USC, Clemson
-Tigers content to play small ball ï¿½ and win

Brady Thomas delivers game-winner for USC against OU
Anderson Independent

USC meets Clemson tonight on way to series championship
Greenville (SC) News

Klein's Purke must carry Frogs past UCLA today
Houston Chronicle

New Citrus Bowl field could end up in legal fight
Orlando Sentinel

FCS conferences still worried, even after exhaling
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Get To Know An Otto (the Syracuse mascot)
Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician (blog)

Isner wins 70-68 in fifth set
Greensboro News-Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-'It stinks someone had to lose'
-Ongoing World Cup coverage

From the Charlotte Observer
-With the first pick, Wall's fame goes global
-Interesting undrafted players

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack targets Debbie Yow as athletic director
-Tar Heels' Davis chosen by Raptors
-Expectations are lower for Heels

WVU to face Pitt, Louisville, DePaul twice in men's hoops
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

June 24, 2010

From the Anderson Independent
-Clemson stays perfect in Omaha
-Jackie Bradley Jr.'s humility, confidence shine through

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers in the driver's seat in Omaha
-Pitching strategy has worked for USC
-Andrews mum on whether CWS is her last ESPN gig

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Clemson tops Oklahoma 6-4, moves a win from CWS finals
-USC continues to fight; next opponent is Oklahoma

From the Houston Chronicle
-TCU rallies from a five-run deficit to eliminate Florida St.
-OU president says Sooners, A&M got invite from SEC

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Tribe earns preseason No. 1 ranking
-Area schools excel with Directors' Cup standings

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carnivore assumes Big Rock top spot
-Wall ready to be top draft pick
-Former Tar Heel Taylor indicted on rape charges
-Wimbledon match at 10 hours and counting

Tar Heels ready for NBA draft
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Draft hasn't been kind to Bobcats
-Donovan injury-time goal puts US in 2nd round
-Norwood signs with Panthers
-49ers hire familiar name as men's tennis coach
-Danica Patrick just wants to race

From the Winston Salem Journal
-An American Dream
-Ongoing World Cup coverage

London's Calling
Athlon Sports

Preview 2010 - Sept. 6 Boise St. vs. Va Tech
College Football News

June 23, 2010

Mazey's guidance helps TCU get shot at title
The Tribune-Democrat

South Carolina eliminates top-seeded Arizona St., 11-4
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks feeling awesome at eight
-Clemson leads OU 6-1 when play resumes Wednesday

Clemson-Oklahoma game suspended until today
Anderson Independent

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes ready to draft
-McAdoo decides to wait
-No permit, no prize for Big Rock boat

Former Blue Devils hoping to fulfill NBA dreams
Durham Herald-Sun

Big East future is uncertain, but secure
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

U.S. goal- Keep the World Cup party going
Charlotte Observer

June 22, 2010

From the Anderson Independent
-Clemson pounds out 14 hits in bumping top-seeded Arizona State
-14 singles and one big win for the Tigers
-Gamecocks look to stay alive against Sun Devils

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC, Arizona State baseball face elimination
-Clemson Tigers to face Oklahoma tonight

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers prove they belong
-USC program is in familiar position
-USC mixes up its pitching strategy
-Poor weather at CWS was an aberration

TCU falls to Cole, UCLA in College World Series
Houston Chronicle

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Elon putting itself on baseball map
-Longtime ACC official Barakat dies

From the Charlotte Observer
-Smith breaks arm, likely to miss training camp
-Smith injury- Unnecessary roughness - on himself

Running backs, defensive backs have big day at Baltimore Under Armour combine
ESPN

Replay model will stay same in college football, for now
Birmingham News

Expansion options abound for Big 12
Tulsa World

Preview 2010 - Clemson Tigers
College Football News

CFB- Derek Dooley Takes Charge
Athlon Sports

Michael Vick- The most disliked person in sports
Hampton Roads Daily Press

June 21, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks can't weather opening game
-Morris- Loss makes road to finals a bumpy one
-Tigers adjust on the fly

From the Anderson Independent
-Cooper needs help from teammates to get another chance on the mound
-Tigers-Sun Devils postponed until today at 11 a.m
-USC falls short against Oklahoma in poor weather
-Gamecocks lose first game at College World Series, 4-3, and will play again Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Lack of $15 license costs $912,825 at Big Rock
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-McDowell is last man standing at Pebble
-Ambrose gift-wraps win for Johnson
-Top recruit's dad- 'Don't do what I did'

A Devine 4 years
Charleston (WV) Gazette

WVU cornerbacks coach relies on solid core
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

June 20, 2010

Breaking down Boise State's big move
Boise Idaho Statesman

From the Houston Chronicle
-Football fuels colleges' run for conference pay dirt
-Congressman- Big 12's near death could doom BCS

USF's Holtz has a special role model
Tampa Tribune

Clemson ï¿½relaxedï¿½ for opener against Arizona State
Greenville (SC) News

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers hope to keep up hot play
-On Bradley- ï¿½He will embrace the limelightï¿½
-Morris- Rosenblatt memories will live on
-USCï¿½s practice power a bonus for Omaha locals
-Jadeveon Clowney- ï¿½Donï¿½t do what I didï¿½
-Burnhamï¿½s CWS gaffe gone but not forgotten

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Girl athletes have as many concussions as boys
-Former Heel Reid wants to be coach

From the Charlotte Observer
-Things we won't know until Panthers kickoff
-Rule changes push Raleigh star to top
-Tiger electrifies Pebble back 9
-Manute Bol, NBA player-humanitarian, dies

Saints send Pro Bowl tackle to Redskins for draft pick
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Brownell learned from long road to Clemson Job
Anderson Independent

Luck puts the wheels in motion at WVU
Charleston (WV) Gazette

June 19, 2010

TV deal key to Big East's future
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigersï¿½ turnaround is dramatic
-A tale of two teams

This is not Frogs turned princes; TCU's CWS berth was years in making
Dallas Morning News

From the Charlotte Observer
-College World Series Capsules
-Washburnï¿½s tale teaches high school stars
-Q&A with Jerry Stackhouse
-Ginyard auditions for Bobcats

Fields won't return to UNCW
Wilmington Star-News

World Cup: Americans left fit to be tied
Raleigh News & Observer

Phil Mickelson makes a move at U.S. Open; Tiger Woods does not
Hampton Roads Daily Press

June 18, 2010

Lutz takes Iowa State assistant job
Charlotte Observer

Interest in Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg may be the lever that finally gets MASN onto Time Warner Cable
Raleigh News & Observer

What next for the WAC?
Deseret News (blog)

Reformers recommend changing BCS and NCAA revenue distribution
Birmingham News

From the Houston Chronicle
-Reformers blast runaway spending in college sports
-Big 12 presidents discuss dividing penalty money
-Mountain West done with expansion

From the Anderson Independent
-Defense big reason why USC is in Omaha
-For Tigersï¿½ Boyd, CWS trip is sweet redemption

First things first, USC must score in opener
Columbia (SC) State

As camp closes, Redskins go old school
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Brown wants pro prospects in school longer
-Lakers edge Celtics in Game 7, win 16th title
-Quail's Harris, Mickelson meet; changes coming to Quail greens
-Smith plays a little QB and a lot of Pied Piper at camp
-U.S. won't take Slovenia lightly

June 17, 2010

John Fields' future with Seahawks in doubt
Wilmington Star-News

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Sticking it to ï¿½em
-Shaffer creeping toward the spotlight
-Navy sets sail for Columbia
USC will pay Midshipmen nearly $1M for 2011 game

Panthers QB coach gets a workout
Charlotte Observer

Real shock would come if Skins keep Haynesworth
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Ex-Hopper Stanton is baseball's next big thing
Greensboro News-Record

Big East can relax, but not too much
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Big East might not be any safer
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Provo (UT) Daly Herald
-Pac-10 invites Utah to join
-Pac-10 move not too bad for Utah ï¿½ or BYU

Restructured Big 12 is best for Cowboys
Tulsa World

From the Houston Chronicle
-Big 12's coaches say they like equitable schedules
-Fan's anger leads to heated voicemail from A&M's Byrne

June 16, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tanner's dream comes true again
-A NEW BUZZ- Nick Ebert is drawing attention
-New blood leads Tigers

From the Anderson Independent
-USC hopes to have fun, but win at CWS
-Clemson's Shaffer survives rough season to shine for CWS run

FSU 'nobodies' aim for title
Raleigh News & Observer

Moore's effort has him 'in the mix'
Charlotte Observer

From the Houston Chronicle
-Only UT can play villain and savior
-Saving Big 12 no easy task
-Sooners looking at own TV network
-Big 12 commish- Future TV money helped survival

From the Tulsa World
-The healing begins
-Staving off 'Pac-16' best for college landscape

Big 12's gain is loss for athletics
Memphis Commercial Appeal

ACC Insider - ACC should be prepared when world shifts again
Wilmington Star-News

ODU faces daunting 2011 CAA schedule
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

June 15, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers pass another tough test, head to CWS
-Gamecocks' season full of special moments

Tigers survive an Alabama gutwrencher for another trip to Omaha
Anderson Independent

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Virginia falls to OU
-No return trip to Omaha for Cavs

Cavs' run ends
Roanoke Times

Source: Influential group saved Big 12
ESPN

From the Houston Chronicle
-UT, A&M remaining part of 10-team Big 12
-Analysis- Big 12 simply following UT's lead
-Texas A&M regent Stallings wants Big 12 to survive

From the Dallas Morning News
-Source- Texas making good faith effort to Big 12
-Stallings likes idea of 10-team Big 12
-Big 12 source- Everything trending toward 10-team league

From the Tulsa World
-Big 12 Pulls a Reverse
-Should Texas get credit for saving the Big 12?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Expansion still may loom in SEC
-Panthers QB Clausen taking it down a notch
-Bobcats already coaching up their draft picks

Big Ten expansion coverage
Chicago Tribune

Tyrod Taylor- Virginia Tech quarterback is a Senior to Watch
Orlando Sentinel

Complete World Cup Coverage
sportsnetwork.com

Pack recruit enrolls at Word of God
Raleigh News & Observer

June 14, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-What a blast: Walkerï¿½s homer sends USC to College World Series
-Errors sink Chants
-With one swing, a legend is born
-Tigers roll Tide, force Game 3
-More changes to come in conference realignment

Tigers bash through Alabama pitching, force deciding Super Regional game
Anderson Independent

Sooners force a 3rd game with UVa
Roanoke Times

Oklahoma forces Game 3
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Houston Chronicle
-A&M's board of regents expected to choose SEC
-TCU eliminates Texas, advances to CWS for first time

ACC stands pat in this game of conference poker
Greensboro News-Record

WAC's expansion to 16 teams ended in disaster
Tulsa World

Louisville Cardinals could benefit from a slowdown
Louisville Courier-Journal

From the Chicago Tribune
-Big Ten Q&A- Nebraska chancellor Perlman
-Big Ten expansion coverage

June 13, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Double plays put Clemson on brink of elimination
-Price's magic act- USC on cusp of CWS berth
-Morris- Closer continues his turnaround
-Future is cloudy for expansion

South Carolina baseball defeats Coastal Carolina in super regional
Greenville (SC) News

Poor defense foils Clemson in Game 1 against Alabama
Anderson Independent

UVA's Hultzen stifles Sooners
Charlottesville Daily Progress

U.Va. a win away from return to CWS
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

K-State is in limbo, but has options
Kansas.com

From the Tulsa World
-OU, OSU meet with Pac-10
-WAC's Benson knows pitfalls of a 16-team league

From the Dallas Morning News
-Big 12 commish- 10 of our members are better than Pac-11
-Turmoil exposes acrimony in Big 12

From the Houston Chronicle
-A&M wants fresh start away from UT's shadow
-Decision for A&M- Go west with UT or join SEC

From the Chicago Tribune
-Nebraska eager to welcome Big Ten
-Maryland athletic director says no contact with Big Ten

Mike Paulus ready for change in scenery
Raleigh News & Observer

Match fit to be tied
Winston Salem Journal

June 12, 2010

Huskers hightailing it- Football-rich Nebraska leaves Big 12 for Big Ten
Lawrence Journal World

What We Learned- Texas the key to next phase of expansion
SportingNews.com

From the Houston Chronicle
-UT regents to meet Tuesday about Big 12 future
-A&M-UT split would be sad realignment result
-Big 12 departures raise fears for Kansas, Kansas State

Go West Big East
Louisville Cards Game

From the Tulsa World
-Five explanations about the Big 12's likely demise
-Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten
-One wild week- Texas power, Mizzou dilemma, football rules

From the Omaha World Herald
-Huskers' Big Ten move official
-Battle to save Big 12 came down to TV rights

Teel time- Report that SEC has invited Hokies "all rubbish"
Hampton Roads Daily Press

ACC in a wait-and-react mode
Greensboro News-Record

From the Idaho Statesman
-Boise State accepts invite to the Mountain West
-Murphy- Mountain West might expand again

From the Charlotte Observer
-Expansion is not growth; it's a money grab
-Complete World Cup Coverage

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-World Cup: No Triangle connections this time
-Wilson can sign with Rockies and still play football at NCSU
-Why hoops star used handicapped sticker
-Whitney mulling future

From the Columbia (SC) State
-For Coastal, it's a battle for respect
-USC must take power of home on road
-USC, Coastal fans meet as friendly rivals
-USC surplus expected to shrink in '10-'11
-Alabama, Clemson unexpected super regional foes

Fans in a frenzy for UVa baseball
Charlottesville Daily Progress

June 11, 2010

Anxious times in Big 12 land
Denver Post

Updated- The Big 12 breakup is on us, but are there positives for KU, K-State, MU?
Kansas City Star

UT, A&M discuss future as Colorado leaves Big 12
Houston Chronicle

Conference expansion- Answers to the pressing questions
Orlando Sentinel

From the Tulsa World
-Conference Realignment Roundup
-Despite distance, Pac-16 is best option

From the Charlotte Observer
-TV driving force behind expansion; ACC likely to stay intact
-SEC could be next in expansion game
-Realignment could force Notre Dame's hand
-Colorado flips first card in realignment
-Time for Texas A&M to carve out SEC future
-Moose breaks loose one more time

West Virginia names Oliver Luck as AD
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-WVU made perfect hire, but issues burning
-Luck has made career out of overcoming obstacles

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Coastal commits no crime
-Spurrier no fan of expansion

Weaver- Tech likely staying put
Roanoke Times

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Father of N.C. State quarterback dies
-N.C. State recruit Uchebo dismissed from Oak Ridge team
-Ongoing World Cup coverage..

Pack's Buchanan comes full circle
Raleigh News & Observer

State House cuts would devastate UNC system, Bowles says
Greensboro News-Record

June 10, 2010

Nebraska exits Big 12; UT, A&M meet to discuss plan
Houston Chronicle

From the Chicago Tribune
-Nebraska to join Big Ten; announcement Friday
-Pac-10 to 16
-Kiss the Cup- Hawks are champs

Nebraska leaving Big 12 for Big Ten; CU to Pac-10 may be next
Denver Post

From the Omaha World Herald
-All signs point to Big Ten
-Longhorn, A&M A.D.s to meet; SEC an option?

Conference realignment could trickle down to ACC
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Tulsa World
-Expansion does not interest Frazier
-OU and OSU tight-lipped on subject of realignment
-Sittler- Castiglione subdued but says Big 12 not dead

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Super Regionals Preview Capsules
-Anglers ready for Big Rock
-NCHSAA adjusts football playoffs
-Report- USC to get two-year bowl game ban

LaRue breaks WFU hurdles mark
Winston Salem Journal

Panthers LB Thomas Davis tears another ACL
Charlotte Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Bulk sales cause USC-Coastal tickets to be snapped up
-Gamecocks do well on APR
-Paulk granted sixth year from NCAA
-Clemson's Brady rises to the occasion at Auburn

NCAA penalizes N.C. A&T football program for poor academic progress
Greensboro News-Record

Report- Oliver Luck to be WVU's next athletic director
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

WVU gets good news from APR report
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Unprecedented hype for U.S.-England match
Fayetteville Observer

June 9, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC cedes favorite role to Coastal
-Relations between USC, Coastal improving
-Chants get time to rest
-Commentary- Clemson-to-SEC unlikely to happen
-Dyson ignores draft for now
-Richt heads into crucial season after sub-par 2009

Rivalry Renewed
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Fourth time the charm for UVa
Roanoke Times

Clemson baseball turns focus to Alabama in Super Regional
Greenville (SC) News

Strasburg's debut to come before rare sellout in D.C.
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Coach K's pay- $4M
-Miami claims baseball regional
-Valvano cherished Wooden's letter
-At World Cup, a deafening plastic din

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Lineman tries to make most of another chance
-For Pike, there's room to grow
-Wake's Smith auditions for Bobcats

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - Expansion sounds bad, but it won't cause havoc
-Cardinals pick UNCW catcher in 4th round of baseball draft

2010 Virginia Tech Preview
collegefootballnews.com

NU to Big 10 as early as Friday?
Omaha World Herald

Who should be in, out in Big Ten expansion
Chicago Tribune

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Conference expansion and Big Ten, Pac-10- The czar is back with new vision
-Conference expansion- Notre Dame says no talks with Big Ten

June 8, 2010

Chanticleers outlast Cougars in thrilling finale
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC beach-bound to face Coastal in Supers
-Coastal win sets up Carolinas clash
-Tigers persevere again, will host Super Regional
-SEC content to wait, watch

Clemson wins Auburn Regional
Anderson Independent

Win over St. Johnï¿½s gives Cavs first 50-win season
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

NCAA Baseball Capsules (AP)
Yahoo! Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCHSAA cuts ties with UNC
-Felix drops Duke, signs with Arizona State
-Davis leaves Wolfpack for Tulane
-Tagliabue- 'It all starts with ESPN'
-Canes want to keep it under their cap
-Fullerton advances to Super Regional

Future of Big 12 remains the hottest of topics
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlotte Observer
-Pac-10 ready to move, but Big 12 waits on Nebraska
-Mountain West opts not to expand

ESPN aims to widen soccer's appeal with unprecedented World Cup coverage
New Orleans Times Picayune

June 7, 2010

From the Chicago Tribune
-Timetable for Big Ten expansion about to pick up speed
-Pac-10 gets OK

'Pac-16' has a lot to offer
Tulsa World

Big 12 presses Nebraska and Missouri to make decision
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tar Heels can't stop Sooners
-Hamlin wins ahead of NASCAR melee

Auburn rallies to top Clemson
Anderson Independent

From the Birmingham News
-Auburn Regional- Creede Simpson's dramatic homer sends Tigers to victory
-Birmingham News SEC Football Preview 2010- For the 64th year, your complete guide to the league

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Dramatic home run lifts Auburn past Clemson
-USC breaks out bats, advances to Super Regional

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Hokies advance to regional baseball final but fall to top seed
-St. John's forces decisive game against U.Va.

From the Roanoke Times
-UVa's fortunes turn quickly
-Gamecocks oust Hokies in NCAA baseball tournament

LSU baseball season ends with 4-3 loss to UC Irvine in Los Angeles Regional
New Orleans Times Picayune

Celtics even out series in Game 2
Winston Salem Journal

Hawks within 1 win of Stanley Cup
Chicago Tribune

June 6, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Fowler's exit from N.C. State linked to e-mails
-Fowler respected by colleagues
-Wolfpack can't rally from rough start
-Tar Heels can't complete comeback in NCAA regional
-Butch Davis' intent is to stay with Tar Heels

UNCCH falls; N.C. State, Elon eliminated
Greensboro News-Record

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Cougars win 6th straight over top seed Coastal
-Gamecocks, Cooper shut down The Citadel
-Clemson rides Harman past Auburn 5-2

Cougars rough up Meo, roll past Chanticleers
Charleston Post & Courier

Tigers advance to NCAA Super Regional
Greenville (SC) News

From the Anderson Independent
-USC battles past Citadel
-Columbia Regional notebook

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-NCAA baseball- U.Va. hammers Mississippi
-NCAA baseball- Sosnoskie keeps Va. Tech alive

Hokies clobber Bucknell in NCAA baseball tournament
Roanoke Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers defensive line is starting from scratch
-When money trumps college traditions, look out

Mountain West poised to gain the most from national expansion talks
Star Valley Independent

Big 12 changes could leave out forgotten 4
The Associated Press

'Wait and pray' looks like ISU's only option now
DesMoinesRegister.com

EXPANSION- It's getting crazier and crazier
Winston Salem Journal

UCLA beats LSU, 6-3; Tigers play UC Irvine at 4 p.m. Sunday
New Orleans Times Picayune

As many as 8 UNCW players could go in MLB draft
Wilmington Star-News

June 5, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Cougars hold off Pack in Myrtle Beach opener
-Tar Heels slug California in baseball regional
-Wolfpack football player still faces charges
-Big Ten targets Texas

Cougars outlast Wolfpack
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC offense kicks in during late rally
-USC-Citadel pitchersï¿½ duel will be a treat
-Coastal, Wheeler cruise in NCAA opener

From the Roanoke Times
-Cavs cruise to unique NCAA baseball victory
-Tech opens NCAA baseball play with lamentable loss

From the Houston Chronicle
-Big 12 officials mum on realignment talk
-Big 12 commissioner 'comfortable' league will survive

Does an expanded SEC without a Texas school make sense?
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

John Wooden dies at 99; UCLA basketball coach won 10 national titles
Los Angeles Times

June 4, 2010

Jarrett Auburn baseball's missing Link
Opelika Auburn News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Coastal Carolina rises as baseball contender
-A bit of skepticism on Larry Brown returning

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCAA tournament coaches' dilemma- pitch counts
-Wolfpack baseball team deserves some good luck
-Deacons get late-night football game

Homefield advantage for USC
Charleston Post Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Right choice in starting Dyson today
-Stadium plays to Tigers' strength

Pitching could decide fate of Clemson
Greenville (SC) News

4 teams with something to prove
Charlottesville Daily Progress

ESPN3- The Home of ACC Football
Gobbler Country (blog)

Conference Expansion- Texas Rivals site reports the Pac-10 will invite six Big 12 schools
Orlando Sentinel

From the Houston Chronicle
-Big 12 abruptly cancels news conference
-Report- Former UCLA coach Wooden in 'grave' condition

SEC notes: Expansion talk set for today
Memphis Commercial Appeal

June 3, 2010

Boise State could become newest member of Mountain West
Denver Post

Final thoughts on UNCW's 2010 baseball season
Wilmington Star-News

Buchanan, Canipe, Connor help teams advance to NCAA baseball tourney
Gaston Gazette

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes' owner confident of finding local investors
-Cuts to suit buyer may not please Canes' fans
-Former owner seeks Whalers revival
-Busy summer ahead for Duke's Krzyzewski
-Pitching ace Buchanan is Pack's rock
-Pack's Schaeffer won't play in regional
-Indiana brothers connect in Chapel Hill

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Leggett coaching tree is growing
-Another first at Carolina Stadium
-Slive prepared for potential expansion

From the Houston Chronicle
-Conference realignment may separate Texas, A&M
-Big 12 ADs eager to find out future alignments

Tech won't face Citadel ace in opener
Roanoke Times

Redskins offer contract to Westbrook
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Trophy Collectors- Lakers, Celtics ready to square off tonight
Winston Salem Journal

World Cup soccer- Americans are starting to get into the game
New Orleans Times Picayune

June 2, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Comparing NCAA road for rivals
-Tar Heels' tweeters get tweaked
-Brind'Amour eyes one more season
-Leach's suit can continue

Playing at home not sure victory for Cavaliers
Virginia has been ousted while hosting a regional on three occasions in seven years.
Roanoke Times

Cavs, Hokies Aim For Omaha
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC gets 100 on attendance
-Meyer returns to good health
-Citadel not fazed by I-26 road trip
-Seeds of doubt are planted

Clemson baseball coach wants to build on momentum of Saturday win
Greenville (SC) News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Battle to make Chase cut accelerates from here
-Speedway drops lawsuit against Concord, Cabarrus County
-Former NASCAR team owner Richard Jackson dies
-Panthers announce training camp schedule
-Big 12 officials discussing league's future