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Sweet 16
Sixteen things to watch out for, reflect on or just be plain excited about as the No. 7 Falcons prepare to take on the No. 3 Sun Devils Saturday in Greensboro, N.C.
1. Sixteen things to watch out for, reflect on or just be plain excited about as the No. 7 Falcons prepare to take on the No. 3 Sun Devils Saturday in Greensboro, N.C. 2. The number of ranked teams BG has played this year. Their first was a loss against top-ranked Duke and their second was Tuesday's victory over No.
Falcons continue to embrace underdog role in tournament
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Since his own playing career, Curt Miller has loved to take the role of the underdog. This weekend will be no different. "We love that underdog role. It's kind of my makeup, too. I kind of will that onto the players that we need to continue to play to those strengths," Miller said.
BG prepares for weekend matches
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Rain or shine, indoors or out, the women's tennis team plans to open up strongly in Mid-American Conference play tomorrow and on their home court Sunday. The Falcons look to add onto last year's impressive performance against Northern Illinois who they defeated, 7-0 last season as they begin MAC conference play.
Lewis welcomes discipline from NFL officials
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CINCINNATI (AP) - Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, his team plagued last year by off-field problems, would welcome tougher NFL discipline. Commissioner Roger Goodell could announce initiatives next week that will allow him to impose quicker and stronger discipline to players.
Tubby Smith leaves Kentucky, heads to Minnesota
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By Jon Krawczynski The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS - With Kentucky fans dogging him after another disappointing finish, Tubby Smith is bolting the bluegrass for Minnesota. Smith will be introduced as the Golden Gophers' 16th coach at a noon press conference today, ending a 10-year tenure in Lexington that seemed to be in its final days even before Minnesota contacted him.
Cricket coach strangled to death in Jamaica
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By Howard Campbell The Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica - Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer was strangled in his hotel room after the team's shocking World Cup loss to Ireland, police said yesterday. Police Commissioner Lucius Thomas said in a statement that the pathologist report found Bob Woolmer's death was due to "asphyxia as a result of manual strangulation.
Griffey's status for upcoming season remains a mystery
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By Joe Kay The Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. - Ken Griffey Jr. didn't want to talk about his move to right field on Thursday, insisting it's no big deal. His reluctance to discuss it suggested something entirely different. Manager Jerry Narron also dodged the subject of his outfielder-on-the-move.
