Dec 21
Dec 21
WHAT: Bucknell (4-5) vs. Drexel (5-5)
WHERE: Daskalakis Athletic Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
WHEN: Saturday, December 22, 2007, 6 p.m.
TV: CN8
RADIO: Eagle 107 and SportsJuice.com
COMPLETE PRESS NOTES
Probable Starters
Bucknell:
G, 11 John Griffin, Sr., 15.1 ppg
G, 10 Justin Castleberry, Jr., 10.8 ppg
C, 42 Josh Linthicum, Jr., 4.2 ppg
F, 15 Stephen Tyree, So., 5.0 ppg
F, 31 Patrick Behan, So., 11.1 ppg
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Dec 21
Never underestimate the value of good scheduling. On Thursday night the California Golden Bears defeated Delaware State 74-57 before a small but enthusiastic crowd of 6,747. Coming off an 11-day lay-off for exams, Cal faced an opponent at just the right level.
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Dec 21
As part of the Royal Navy FA’s Defence Diplomacy policy, HMS Nottingham called at Forteleza and Rio Janeiro in Brazil en route for duty in the South Atlantic.
In Forteleza, members of the ship’s football team visited two local orphanages and carried out some DIY to improve the living conditions of the children.
They also played football against local football teams and ran coaching sessions under the leadership of the ship’s Physical Training instructor Kev Green, presenting the children with England kit and balls.
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Dec 21
Eric Bachelart
Conquest Racing says it has solidified its future in Champ Car with the signing of Australian-based financial services provider Opes Prime Group as its marketing partner.
Opes Prime shareholder Anthony Blumberg has also acquired an equity stake in the team, providing it with the necessary captial investment to grow the team over the next two seasons.
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Dec 21
Filipo Inzaghi
NYON, Switzerland – It seems like England can’t get enough of the Italians.
A week after Fabio Capello became coach of England’s national team, the two Milan clubs randomly drew English teams Friday in the second round of the Champions League.
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Dec 21
RUGBY’S traditional clubs in Sydney and Brisbane are set to play a pivotal role in any replacement competition for the axed Australian Rugby Championship.
A group of establishment clubs fought tooth and nail to avoid the amalgamated teams of the ARC, which was cut last week after a seven-figure loss in its only season.
But Australian Rugby Union acting chief executive Matt Carroll said the clubs would form the foundations of a third tier tournament loosely proposed for 2009.
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Dec 21
Would Hibs want Hughes in the dugout with Tommy Craig?
Nottingham Forest player-coach Neil Lennon would be interested in the managerial vacancy at Hibernian, BBC Sport understands.
And former Hibs defender John Hughes, while stressing that he is happy as Falkirk head coach, has not discounted a return to Easter Road in the future.
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Dec 21
Dec 21
The Colorado Avalanche could be without two of their most important players for the next few games and possibly more, according to a Denver Post report.
Forward Ryan Smyth is waiting for the test results on a neck injury so severe that even a slight move of the head causes severe pain. Center Joe Sakic continues to suffer with an injured groin.
Smyth Sakic
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