Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
2 days ago by Ryan Wood
After a subpar performance in her last meet, Ball State hurdler Amber Williams chose to forgo the 2008 Olympic trials to return to Ball State University for her senior year.
Williams used last season as a competitive redshirt to train for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing after posting a 100-meter-hurdle time of 13.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
1 day ago by Brad Hehmeyer
Like father, like son.
Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High School wide receiver, Duron Carter, son of former Ohio State All-American and NFL star, Cris Carter, gave his verbal commitment to OSU head coach Jim Tressel Friday, in between sessions at OSU's senior advanced camp making his pledge the 18th of the 2009 recruiting class.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
2 days ago by Bob Strickley
For students enrolled in summer quarter classes, it can be difficult to find affordable entertainment outside of the high street bars, but almost every night of the week there is something fun going on at Cooper Stadium, the home of the International League Columbus Clippers.
The Lantern, Ohio State, OH
2 days ago by David Sokol
For the fourth time in the last two years, an OSU freshman basketball player was selected in the NBA draft's first round. Seven-foot center Kosta Koufos was selected 23rd overall by the Utah Jazz. In 2007, freshmen Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr. and Daequan Cook were all selected in the draft's first round at picks 1, 4, and 21, respectively.
The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA
3 days ago by Mike Gladysz
After nearly seven weeks of searching, athletic director Steve Pederson finally found what he's been looking for.
Pederson announced Monday the hiring of Toby Rens, who coached Long Island University for the past four years, as the head coach of the Pitt women's volleyball team.
KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY
3 days ago by Wesley Yonts
A former UK triple jumper represented the university's athletic tradition at the 2008 Olympic Trials last Friday.
UK alumnus Simidele Adeagbo competed and came in seventh in the women's triple jump competition, falling short of the top three contenders who will continue to Beijing in August.
The Parthenon, Marshall University, WV
3 days ago by Marlowe Hereford
BY MARLOWE HEREFORD
THE PARTHENON
Although March Madness brought an end to the collegiate season, hoops action is just beginning for hundreds of young athletes at Donnie Jones' basketball camps.
These camps have a long history at Marshall and provide beginnings for prospective athletes and coaches, including head men's basketball coach Donnie Jones.
KY Kernel, University of Kentucky, KY
3 days ago by James Pennington
Summertime is a great time for sports. Whether you are a Major League Baseball fan, a European soccer fan, an Olympic synchronized swimming fan, or a fan of just about anything in between, there's a good chance you'll get your fill before the summer is up.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
4 days ago by Mike Metzger
Being drafted in the 19th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur draft is hardly a promising start to a professional career.
However, Burke Badenhop, a Perrysburg, Ohio, native and 2005 graduate of BGSU, is proving the majors are where he belongs.
"Being able to play in the majors is a pretty surreal feeling," Burke said.
The Pitt News, University of Pittsburgh, PA
4 days ago by Tony Ferraiolo
At the start of the 2007 football season, Gus Mustakas was poised for a breakout year.
And as the anchor of the defensive line, Mustakas was playing at an all-star level. Through Pitt's first game and into the third quarter of the second, Mustakas had 11 tackles - two of which were for a loss.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
4 days ago by Ryan Wood
When it came time for Cincinnati native Tim Issler to make a decision that would fulfill his lifelong dream of playing Division I baseball, he said he had two potential career paths.
The first was to stay in Ohio and play for Wright State, which plays in the Horizon League.
KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University, OH
4 days ago by Jessie Marks
Not many people recover from life-threatening head injuries to become contenders on the national competition show "American Gladiators." But former Kent State football player and alumnus James Ruggiero did just that.
The South End, Wayne State University, MI
5 days ago by Karl Henkel
Last Sunday was the 2008 Weekend Shootout at Wayne State. It featured area high school basketball teams scrimmaging head-to-head against each other over the course of two hot summer days.
The ironic part of the event was that there was no prize. There was no goal.
BG News, Bowling Green State University, OH
5 days ago by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) - Monica Abbott pitched a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts, Crystl Bustos and Stacey Nuveman hit three-run homers, and the U.S. Olympic team tuned up for Beijing with a 20-0 win over a Mid-American Conference All-Star team on Monday night.
The Americans, who will be seeking a fourth straight gold medal in China, improved to 49-1 on their "Bound 4 Beijing" tour and delighted a standing-room-only crowd of 4,126 fans.
Ball State Daily News, Ball State University, IN
5 days ago by Derick Brattain
The Indianapolis Colts are a favorite around Indiana, but for one fan, they will leave a lasting impression. Ball State University senior Kim True said she soon would be getting a horseshoe tattoo to show how much she likes the Colts.
"You couldn't really ask for a better group of guys," she said.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
6 days ago by Andy Reid, Daily Sports Editor
While waiting in line at White Market on East William Street, Justin Leath could barely contain his excitement. In two days' time, the third-year School of Dentistry student would begin a grueling seven-day, 458-mile bike ride from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto and back.
Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, Mi
6 days ago by Ryan A. Podges, Daily Sports Writer
OMAHA - Yesterday was the eve of his 23rd birthday, but Club Wolverine swimmer Michael Phelps wasn't celebrating
During the preliminary races at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, the world's fastest swimmer had been beat in the 400-meter individual medley, an event in which he holds the world record.
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