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New York Times

Obama shoots hoops with UNC basketball teamReuters -10 hours agoBarack Obama, a basketball fan who takes to the court to stay in shape, got a run for his money on Tuesday during a scrimmage with the University of North …Dribbling Past Reverend WrightNew York TimesObama Takes Court Against Final Four TeamCBS NewsPlay of the [...]

Washington Post

Charlotte just the latest stop for basketball vagabond BrownUSA Today -7 hours agoHe was coaching professional basketball with the Carolina ABA team before every player on his Bobcats roster was born. But his coaching skills and …Charlotte Bobcats officially announce Larry Brown as new coachMLive.comLarry Brown Returns to NBA Bench as Coach of Charlotte [...]

The BIG EAST Conference released today the listing of home/away opponents for the 2008-09 women’s basketball season. St. John’s will have another challenging home slate at Carnesecca Arena, which will feature eight home league contests.
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When Keenan Holmes was a student at IUP, his goals included winning championships as a basketball player, becoming a lawyer, working for charity and starting his own business. His life is right on track.
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The BIG EAST Conference announced its 2008-09 women’s basketball home and away schedule today.
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Boston Globe

Basketball pioneer Robinson dies at 96Arizona Republic, AZ -19 hours agoWill Robinson, the first Black basketball coach at a Division I school and a Detroit Pistons scout who discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, died Monday. …Will Robinson, 96, Top Scout, DiesNew York TimesPioneer basketball coach Robinson passes away at 96Seattle Post IntelligencerShare this article:Detroit Free [...]

NORFOLK, VA–Women’s basketball senior TJ Jordan (Portsmouth, Va.) and senior men’s golfer Stan Guerrero ( Mexico) were named Athletes of the Year by the Old Dominion University Alumni Association, while senior women’s golfer Bailey …
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Time to wrap up 2007-08 - Women's College BasketballESPN -1 hour agoBy Mechelle Voepel Not long after the confetti fell from the St. Pete Times Forum roof on championship night (rain fell from it during the semifinals, …

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Indiana University Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Crean has announced the hiring of Jayd Grossman and Brian Barone to administrative positions within the program effective immediately. Both were on Crean’s staff at Marquette. …
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ALBUQUERQUE — Here are the 2007-08 boys and girls New Mexico Class 4A All-State high school basketball teams, as determined in voting by coaches and released Tuesday by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. 4A Girls …
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