Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
-1 minutes ago by Ian Preston
The 2008 season will mark the start of a new era in Saluki athletics. The beginning stages of the Saluki Way project are right around the corner, but the biggest changes will be on the field instead of around it. A new breed of SIU athlete is showing up around campus - the kind of athlete that at the age of 18 and 19 can help their respective programs win right away.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
58 minutes ago
The members of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association have selected Tim Van Alstine, director of athletics at the Western Illinois University, to serve as President for 2008-09.
"I want to thank 2007-08 President Jim Murphy, director of athletics at Davidson College for his contributions over the past year," stated Van Alstine.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
7 hours ago by Hank Moreno
Western Illinois University has been ranked No. 15 in the Sporting News magazine's Football Championship Subdivision Top 25 poll, and is predicted to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
Three league teams are ranked in the top 10 and five are ranked overall.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
14 hours ago by Soni Kumar
If notoriety and accolades are a barometer for an athlete's skill level, then incoming freshman Kelly Farrell should have no problems competing on the Division I level.
Farrell has been playing volleyball for four years on her high school team at her hometown of Crystal Lake.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
16 hours ago by Charlotte Downes
For the past two weeks, the buzz over Brett Favre's retirement has reached dizzying heights. Although he denied rumors in April, Favre now says that he made a mistake and retired too early, and would like to return to Lambeau Field. Favre, who is currently on the NFL's retirement-reserve list, has asked the Green Bay Packers to release him if they will not allow him to return.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
17 hours ago by Josh McCarty
During the 2008 track and field season, Deserea Brown earned two National Championships, multiple All-American awards and became a semi-finalist for Olympic qualifying for SIUE.
Now, five weeks before the beginning of fall semester, the decorated athlete has cut all ties with the university.
Daily Helmsman, Universtiy of Memphis, TN
19 hours ago by Joseph Russell
For the fan looking to receive the most authentic replica jersey of their favorite player, a new all-sports apparel deal might put the possibility on the shelves.
By having separate deals in place with separate companies, The University of Memphis is unable to sell jerseys with nothing more than "Memphis" across the front.
North Texas Daily, University of North Texas, TX
1 day ago
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros activated catcher Humberto Quintero from the disabled list and optioned catcher J.R. Towles to Triple-A Round Rock after Monday's 9-3 loss to Pittsburgh.
Quintero went on the DL after he was hit in the head with a bat and sustained a concussion against Los Angeles on July 1.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago
With the athletic program's switch to the Ohio Valley Conference, all sports, including women's soccer, will be going through a period of inexperience.
New SIUE women's soccer coach Derek Burton brings plenty of experience to the table to help the Cougars through this time of transition.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1 day ago by Ian Preston
North Texas Daily, University of North Texas, TX
2 days ago by Sean Gramer
UNT basketball announced last week the hiring of a new assistant basketball coach, Shawn Forrest. Forrest spent the last six years as assistant coach for Arkansas State, including part of the 2007-2008 season as co-interim head coach.
During his time at Arkansas State University, Forrest helped the Red Wolves to a conference championship final in the 2006-2007 season and had multiple top 100 recruiting classes, according to a UNT statement.
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
3 days ago by Mike Schaefer
A week ago Sunday, some of us were fortunate enough to watch the sporting event of the year.
An intense display of sheer athleticism, an event filled with drama and pageantry at each turn looked to be over, before a shocking moment kept play alive. All of this set against the backdrop of the greatest venue of the sport's history, before a raucous crowd who ate up every moment of a near five-hour event.
Et Cetera, Eastfield College, TX
4 days ago by Kimberly Ansley
Daily Nebraskan, University of Nebraska, NE
5 days ago by Dana Marie Ahrens
The second half of the season is panning out to be more successful for the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team.
After a four-game sweep against Sioux City that ended Thursday, the Saltdogs lead the standings in the North Division of the American Association.
Pitching Coach Jim Haller said he can finally see the team working together.
North Texas Daily, University of North Texas, TX
6 days ago by David A. Lucio
The beating heart of the American pastime lies in sports. And like any good sports fan, our sports theology had a very special holiday occur Wednesday. It's known as 'The Deadest Day in Sports,' a day when almost the entire sports world stands still.
Monday played host to the homerun Derby, won 5-3 by Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau in the final round against Texas Ranger's Josh Hamilton, who hit a record 28 homers in the first round.
Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
6 days ago by Ian Preston
Torres Roundtree is one of four incoming freshman on the SIU men's basketball team that are looking to make an impact in 2008. After playing high school basketball in Florissant, Mo., he will join former teammate Anthony Booker on the floor for the Salukis.
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