Notre Dame and Army to play 1st football game at new Yankee Stadium in November 2010NEW YORK — Charlie Weis remembered when he met with George Steinbrenner at Legends Field during spring training two years ago. Spate of Minneapolis killings seen as evidence of increasing Somali street gang activityMINNEAPOLIS — Ahmednur Ali’s family fled the chaos and violence of their East African homeland Somalia in the 1990s, eventually making their way to Minnesota like thousands of their compatriots. Holtz, Cooper, Aikman enshrined into College Football Hall of FameSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The only way Lou Holtz knows how to coach is all out. Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee Stadium in 2010NEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army will play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year, rekindling a tradition that took off after Knute Rockne’s “Win one for the Gipper” speech more than 80 years ago. Report: Deal in place for Notre Dame, Army to play first football game at new Yankee StadiumNEW YORK — Notre Dame and Army have reportedly agreed to play the first football game at the new Yankee Stadium next year. Utah senator calls for Justice Department investigation into college football’s bowl seriesWASHINGTON — Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch urged the Justice Department on Tuesday to investigate college football’s Bowl Championship Series for what he views as violations of antitrust laws. Probe of college football title’s system suggested on grounds of possible antitrust violationsWASHINGTON — A lawyer for a college athletic conference told Congress on Tuesday that it would be in the public’s interest if the government investigated the system that determines college football’s No. 1 team. Lots of problems Congress needs to fix, but addressing BCS playoff system is neededThere’s only so much our nation’s politicians can do in their limited time in Washington, D.C., and only so many issues they can tackle. Senate to hold hearing on college football’s Bowl Championship SeriesWASHINGTON — The Senate plans to hold a hearing next week looking into antitrust issues surrounding the Bowl Championship Series. It’s the second time this year that Congress is shining a light on the polarizing system college football uses to crown its national champion. Texas LB Kindle treated for concussion after crashing car into apartment, lawyer saysAUSTIN, Texas — An attorney for Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle says the senior was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week. University of Kentucky seeks to dismiss, move former basketball coach Billy Gillispie’s suitLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place. NC State linebacker Nate Irving in good condition after Sunday car crashRALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving is recovering from surgery after being hurt in a car crash. NC State linebacker Nate Irving suffers broken leg, collapsed lung in car accidentRALEIGH, N.C. — Officials say North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving has been charged with careless and reckless driving after a wreck that broke his leg and collapsed a lung. SEC proposes tightened rules for money-market funds after fund ‘broke the buck’ last yearWASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed tightened rules for money-market mutual funds that would require them to hold some assets that could be easily converted to cash and to invest only in the highest quality securities. AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. Billy Bye, halfback for Gophers in 1940s, drowns at 81 in boating accident on Minnesota lakeBRAINERD, Minn. — Billy Bye, a halfback at Minnesota in the 1940s, has drowned in a boating accident. He was 81. Former Kansas Gov. Sebelius: K-State coach Bill Snyder once considered for political postOMAHA, Neb. — Kansas State coach Bill Snyder prefers football to politics. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Hours after losing in the longest game in NCAA history, BC ends season with 4-3 lossAUSTIN, Texas — Hours after losing the longest game in NCAA history, Boston College ended its season by losing 4-3 to Army in the Austin regional on Sunday. Henshaw drives in 3 runs to lead Army to 7-4 victory over Texas StateAUSTIN, Texas — Joey Henshaw drove in three runs and Army rallied for a 7-4 win over second-seeded Texas State in an NCAA baseball regional game on Saturday. New Mexico coach faces sexual harassment complaint by former office assistantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley, on the job less than six months, has been accused of sexual harassment, age discrimination and retaliation by a former administrative assistant. NCAA looking at Montana’s fantasy sports betting in light of stance against gamblingHELENA, Mont. — State and university officials are working to prove a Montana law that allows fantasy sports leagues does not violate the NCAA’s stance against gambling on sporting events. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Pitt LB Gunn suspended following nightclub run-inPITTSBURGH — Pitt senior middle linebacker Adam Gunn has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being charged with public drunkenness and several other offenses resulting from a dispute outside a Pittsburgh nightclub. Southern Indiana says it will forfeit wins in 2008-09 due to alleged violationsEVANSVILLE, Ind. — Southern Indiana will forfeit its entire 2008-09 season after two players were declared ineligible and an internal investigation found five alleged NCAA violations by the men’s basketball program. Attorney for Floyd accuser says NCAA believes his accountIn the case of Southern California coach Tim Floyd’s recruitment of O.J. Mayo, it might come down to a case of he said vs. he said. From Frisch to Harnisch, Fordham baseball a winning tradition for 150 years and countingNEW YORK — Danny Leach and his Fordham University baseball teammates congratulated each other with hearty high fives after a recent victory, the latest addition to an impressive tally that began 150 years ago. No joy in Mudville, or Burlington: More than a century of baseball ends at VermontBURLINGTON, Vt. — At Centennial Field, the sun was out, the infield grass freshly cut, the home team riding a six-game winning streak into a Tuesday afternoon doubleheader. |