Nov 26
The Houston Cougars have accepted a Texas Bowl invite as the Conference USA representative in the December 28th bowl game.
“We are so pleased to have the Cougars in the Texas Bowl this season and we look forward to hosting them and their fans at Reliant Stadium,” said Texas Bowl director David Brady. “With over 37,000 tickets already sold for the game, this is a great chance for a lot of Houston football fans to see an exciting hometown team. It is also a great chance for Cougar fans and alumni to experience their team in a great bowl game without having to leave Houston.”
The 2007 Texas Bowl will be played on Friday, December 28 at Reliant Stadium and will feature teams from the Big 12 and Conference USA. The game will be televised nationally on NFL Network. DePelchin Children’s Center, Houston’s oldest charitable organization, is the official charitable partner of the Texas Bowl.
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Nov 26
Chan Gailey is relieved of his duties as the Georgia Tech head coach.
Chan Gailey Out At Georgia Tech
November 26, 2007
GAILEY RELIEVED OF DUTIES AS GEORGIA TECH HEAD COACH
Athletic Director Dan Radakovich announces search for new coach to begin immediately
ATLANTA * Georgia Tech head football coach Chan Gailey has been relieved of his duties after six seasons as the leader of the Yellow Jacket football program.
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Nov 26
Barring something unforseen, it appears the Bill Doba era is going to continue. The TNT’s Todd Miles reported today that a source close to the program had this to say:
“A source close to the program said while athletic director Jim Sterk and Doba have maintained an amicable relationship, it is “president (Elson S. Floyd) who wants (the coaches) gone … but when he asked about it in the middle of the (season) and found out it would cost $2.8 million, he backed off.”
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Nov 26
Adrian Sutil
Adrian Sutil further clarified his position with Force India, saying he has a contract to race with the former Spyker team next year and he’s not interested in going elsewhere.
Sutil has been mentioned in a possible move to McLaren to race alongside Lewis Hamilton but said over the weekend that he wasn’t looking to go anywhere else. He added that he hopes his teammate at Force India will be an experienced driver who can bring something to the team other than a cheque book.
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Nov 26
Germany
BERLIN - Hamburger SV shook off the news last week that coach Huub Stevens will leave the team and beat Hansa Rostock 2-0 Sunday in the Bundesliga.
Rafael van der Vaart scored in the 19th minute and Ivica Olic headed in the second in the 61st as Hamburg moved even with Werder Bremen. Both are just a point behind leader Bayern Munich.
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Nov 26
Springboks winger J P Pietersen on his way to scoring a try at the Millennium Stadium yesterday
Welcome to the Prince William Cup. The trophy, freshly commissioned and, apparently, inspired by the landscapes of South Africa and Wales, is on a plinth of Welsh oak lined with gold. The gold probably came from South Africa.
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Nov 26
Remarkable Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson might be back in action Sunday against the Lions.
Adrian Peterson
Running Back
Minnesota Vikings
Profile
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Nov 26
FORMER Carlton president George Harris, one of the most significant figures in the Australian Football League club’s history, died Monday aged 84.
Harris held the post from 1964-74 and again from 1978-80, overseeing four premierships.
Current president Dick Pratt paid tribute to Harris’s contribution to the club.
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Nov 26
England
1-0
Spain
Carney 65
UEFA Women’s European Championship
Qualifying Round, Group One
6pm, Sunday 25 November 2007
Shrewsbury Town FC
Hope Powell says it will be a merry Christmas for everyone involved in the England Women’s team as they secured three more points towards Euro 2009 qualification.
Having shown great persistance to break down a stubborn Spanish side, Powell was pleased that 2007 came to a victorious conclusion.
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Nov 26
Brandon Rush sneaked along the baseline behind Arizona’s defense, sprang off both legs and threw down an alley-oop, bringing the crowd to its feet and sending vibrations across the floor.
Rush left no doubt: he’s back.
Rush scored five of his 17 points in overtime, including two dunks on his surgically-repaired knee, helping fourth-ranked Kansas pull out a tough 76-72 victory over Arizona on Sunday night.
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