Irwin gets knocked around in MLB debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael McKenry knows he isn’t going to get many curtain calls as a backup catcher.
So he savored the moment Sunday when he called out of the dugout following his second home run of the day, a drive that tied the game as the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a five-run, seventh-inning deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-7. (more…) (April 15, 2013, Page 8)
Holloway, Henderson lead Ole Miss Rebels to needed SEC road victory
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy responded to one of the Rebels’ most deflating upset losses this season by incessantly reminding his players that if they pulled together, they could still capture an all-important top-four seed in the Southeastern Conference tournament. (more…) (March 11, 2013, Page 1B)
Turner leads Aggies past Rebels
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M’s Elston Turner knew something had to change after making just seven of 27 shots in his last two games combined.
So he stayed after each practice this week, remaining at the gym until he made at least 100, and sometimes as many as 150, extra shots a day.
Turner’s hard work was evident Wednesday night, when he had 37 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, to give Texas A&M a 69-67 win over Ole Miss. (February 14, 2013, Page 8)
Colorado hires MacIntrye
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mike MacIntyre’s inaugural meeting with his new team lasted just long enough to leave his players with this thought: He’s turned around one downtrodden program and he can do the same at Colorado. (more…) (December 11, 2012, Page 8)
AP source: Southern Miss hires Monken as coach
(AP) Southern Mississippi has hired Todd Monken as its next football coach, said a person familiar with the decision. (more…) (December 11, 2012, Page 9)
A&M’s Manziel becomes first freshman to win Heisman Trophy
NEW YORK (AP) — Johnny Football just got himself a way cooler nickname: Johnny Heisman. (more…) (December 10, 2012, Page 2B)
Auburn hires ex-assistant Malzahn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Gus Malzahn stepped off the plane in Auburn and rushed over to a waiting throng of fans, exchanging high-fives and smiles. (more…) (December 5, 2012, Page 7)
Bielema leaves Wisconsin for Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — In its second stunning hiring this year, Arkansas tabbed Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema to take over a program that went into a tailspin after former coach Bobby Petrino was fired for hiring his mistress to work in the athletic department. (more…) (December 5, 2012, Page 7)
Duke agrees to contract extension with Cutcliffe
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has agreed to a contract extension with coach David Cutcliffe, who has the Blue Devils bowl eligible for the first time in nearly two decades. (more…) (November 22, 2012, Page 8A)
Former Reb Callaway named to Indians’ staff
CLEVELAND — Sandy Alomar Jr. will become a major league manager someday. For now, he is staying with the Cleveland Indians.
Alomar, the bench coach who served as the club’s interim manager for six games after Manny Acta was fired in September, will return next season as new manager Terry Francona’s bench coach. (more…) (November 1, 2012, Page 10)
