Prominent Iowa football coach shot in high school weight room dies; suspect detainedPARKERSBURG, Iowa — A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school’s weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. Iowa high school football coach, former NFL high school coach of year, shot in weight roomDES MOINES, Iowa — A gunman opened fire Wednesday morning on a prominent high school football coach in the central Iowa school’s weight room and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. Northwestern to keep Fitzgerald as head football coach through 2015 seasonEVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University has extended the contract of football coach Pat Fitzgerald through the 2015 season. Division II wrestlers, coaches, donor receive punishments for NCAA championship misconductINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has penalized five Division II wrestlers, one head coach, two assistant coaches and a donor for misconduct following the national championships in Houston. Tulsa basketball coach Wojcik agrees to 6-year deal; runs through 2014-15 seasonTULSA, Okla. — Doug Wojcik has agreed to a six-year contract to remain Tulsa’s basketball coach. Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear will lead MLS All-Stars vs. EvertonNEW YORK — The Houston Dynamo’s Dominic Kinnear was picked to coach the MLS against Premier League team Everton in the All-Star game in July. Former Marquette basketball coach Kevin O’Neill hired at Southern CaliforniaLOS ANGELES — Kevin O’Neill returned to the college ranks Saturday when he was announced as Southern California’s basketball coach, taking over from Tim Floyd. Roddick’s brother hired to coach Oklahoma’s men’s tennis teamNORMAN, Okla. — John Roddick has been hired as the men’s tennis coach at Oklahoma. Gunmen kill coach of Iraq’s national karate team in northern city of Mosul, officials sayBAGHDAD — Officials say gunmen have killed the coach of Iraq’s national karate team in the northern city of Mosul. Obama talks titles with coaches of NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, NHL’s Pittsburgh PenguinsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama took time out to chat with title-winning coaches Phil Jackson of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and Dan Bylsma of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold penalty taking away Florida State victoriesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 by football coach Bobby Bowden. BYU basketball coach Rose diagnosed with pancreatic cancerPROVO, Utah — BYU basketball coach Dave Rose has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith DambrotAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men’s basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Panthers undrafted rookie Anthony Scirrotto has baseball backup plan if NFL dream fadesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of nearly two dozen undrafted rookies with Carolina, Anthony Scirrotto faces long odds to make the Panthers’ regular-season roster. Pulling a switch: Former world junior champion changes coachesCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Caroline Zhang is already familiar with her new coach. Florida hires former “Big Break” contestant as women’s golf coachGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jan Dowling is getting another big break. New Sacramento coach Paul Westphal embraces challenge in taking over league-worst KingsAlthough Paul Westphal has been a college coach, a basketball executive and a broadcaster over the past nine years, he always looked for the right spot to get back into the NBA in a head coaching job. Accused of extorting Pitino, Louisville woman says she’s been ’set up’LOUISVILLE, Ky. — She doesn’t have a job and has taken to going to Mass every weekday morning. Except when she has to pick up her children from school, she stays home and out of sight, dreading the next time she might end up on the front page of the newspaper. Dallas Stars hire Marc Crawford as coach to replaced fired Dave TippettDALLAS — For Dallas Stars general manager Joe Nieuwendyk, it became clear in less than two weeks on the job that a coaching change was necessary. The team needed a leader with a tougher edge. Six-time Olympic swim coach Richard Quick diesAUBURN, Ala. — Auburn swimming coach Richard Quick, who won 13 NCAA titles with three schools during a career that spanned four decades, has died of cancer. He was 66. Dallas Stars fire coach Dave Tippett after 6 seasons and 5 playoffs appearancesARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Stars fired coach Dave Tippett on Wednesday night, the first major move by the team under new general manager Joe Nieuwendyk. Dallas Stars fire coach Dave Tippett after 7 seasons, source saysARLINGTON, Texas — A person familar with the decision says the Dallas Stars have fired coach Dave Tippett. The person spoke Wednesday night to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team was not releasing the news. Dallas Stars reportedly fire coach Dave Tippett after seven seasonsDALLAS — A Canadian cable sports channel is reporting that the Dallas Stars have fired coach Dave Tippett after seven seasons. Dallas Stars spokesman Rob Scichili says in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Wednesday night that the Stars had nothing to release at this time. Report: Dallas Stars fire coach Dave TippettARLINGTON, Texas — A person familar with the decision says the Dallas Stars have fired coach Dave Tippett. Tim Floyd resigns as USC basketball coach after allegations of cash paid to land O.J. MayoLOS ANGELES — Tim Floyd suddenly resigned as basketball coach at Southern California on Tuesday following allegations that he gave $1,000 in cash to a man who helped steer former star player O.J. Mayo to the Trojans. After 22 seasons with Princeton, lacrosse coach Bill Tierney leaves for University of DenverDENVER — Longtime Princeton lacrosse coach Bill Tierney is leaving the Tigers for a position at the University of Denver. Bucknam working hard to carry on impressive tradition as Arkansas track coachFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Occasionally, Chris Bucknam will stop and think a little bit — and wonder what, exactly, he’s gotten himself into. Favre’s agent says quarterback is still retired, Vikings coach says he’s not thinking about itMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre remains retired, as far as his agent is concerned. Tennessee-Martin basketball coach Campbell resigns after summer camp audit finds problemsMARTIN, Tenn. — Tennessee-Martin says head basketball coach Bret Campbell has resigned after an internal audit found he violated school policies by cashing checks for summer basketball camps. Colorado Avalanche fire head coach Tony Granato, 5 others in sweeping moveDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have fired coach Tony Granato in a sweeping move that also resulted in the firings of five others in the organization. Bulls assistant Del Harris, former coach of the year, retires after 33 years in NBACHICAGO — Chicago Bulls assistant Del Harris has retired after a 33-year career in the NBA in which he was coach of the year in 1995 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Montreal Canadiens hire Jacques Martin as coach; Martin replaces GM Bob Gainey behind benchMONTREAL — Jacques Martin was ready to go. After all, the Montreal Canadiens were calling. Reports: Montreal Canadiens to announce Jacques Martin as coachMONTREAL — Jacques Martin is reportedly the new coach of the Montreal Canadiens. |
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