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FSU FOOTBALL:

Football Kickoff Podcasts

What Does The ACC Say

>From the absence of Bobby Bowden, to Christian Ponder and the FSU vs. Miami rivalry, check out what other ACC coaches and players had to say about the Seminoles at the ACC Football Kickoff.

David Glenn Chats With Randy Shannon and Jimbo Fisher

2010 Florida State Seminoles Preview: Five Shocking Predictions

Previewing FSU's September opponents

Bobby Bowden to speak at Clinic Bowl dinner

State player countdown: No. 1 at Florida State, Charlie Ward

Quarterback Charlie Ward of Florida State was only the second college football player to win the Sullivan Award.

Seminoles No. 1: Charlie Ward still setting a great example

Charlie Ward, the best football player in Florida State's history, is coaching the high school football team at Westbury Christian School in Houston.

Florida State could add a stellar linebacker prospect, Glen Stanley

++Stanley loves FSU visit, to decide on Saturday

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FSU BASKETBALL:

++Singleton battles NBA stars

It wasn't Chris Singleton's first trip to Las Vegas to play basketball.

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

FSU Golf Makes New Addition

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Alex Barron: 'Tony Romo is one of the best quarterbacks in the league'

Derrick Brooks & Ladies Chalk Talk II

Agent for New Orleans Saints rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson expects signing soon

Douglas ready for whatever comes

Celtics, Wafer Agree to One-Year Deal

Report: Celtics sign Wafer

According to multiple reports, the Celtics signed free agent guard Von Wafer for the veteran minimum, adding the shooter that Celtics president Danny Ainge had...

Get Ready to Welcome Wafer

Handful of mistakes cost Lowe the game

Diaz's two-run blast is highlight as Braves struggle at plate

++Buster Posey's hitting streak ends at 21

McCovey pulling for Posey to start new streak

Buster Posey Has San Francisco Giants Feeling Brand New

POD
Bryan Henry of the Mobile Bay Bears (AA Diamondbacks) picked up a Win (4-2), going 8.1 innings and allowing a run (earned) on 5 hits, didn't issue a walk and struck out 3 in a 4-1 win over Montgomery. Bryan's ERA is now 3.03 for the season (2.24 in July).

Honorable Mention
Scott Proctor of the Gwinnett Braves (AAA Braves) worked an inning of scoreless relief, giving up a hit in a 3-1 win over Rochester. Scott's ERA is 8.63 with Gwinnett.

Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 2-3 with a double, drove in a run and stole his 11th base in an 8-5 loss to West Tennessee. Tony's hitting .286 this season.

Others
Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 0-3 with a walk in an 8-0 win over Las Vegas. Mark's hitting .237 on the season.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 1-4 in an 8-3 loss to Peoria. D'Vo is hitting .232 this season.

Tony Delmonico, rehabbing with the AZL Dodgers (R Dodgers) went 1-4 and scored in a in a 2-1 win over the AZL Rangers. Tony's hitting .250 in Arizona.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
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OTHER FSU NEWS:

PCB Chamber of Commerce Gives Endowed Scholarship to FSU Panama City

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC predictions often miss the mark

ESPN to give ACC 3-D experience

ESPN announced that the first three games the cable network will televise in 3-D this fall will feature ACC teams beginning with Virginia Tech hosting Boise State on Sept. 6 at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.

Parker's return gives Tigers renewed hope

Food for thought? Clemson reports NCAA violations

Drug tests’ results show clean athletes

Clemson athletics revealed a nearly spotless drug test record Thursday, along with seven secondary NCAA violations.

Read more: http://www.thestate.com/sports/#ixzz0v9zMSldy

UM set for annual CanesFest

For the first time in coach Randy Shannon's tenure, there are expectations for the Miami Hurricanes football program.

'86 Miami Hurricanes voted most hated team of all time

Wake Forest seeks a new quarterback

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ACC BASEBALL:

UM baseball gets commitments from two S. Florida players

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Gator Bowl officials hope to find their own title sponsor soon

Five players who deserve Heisman Trophy hype but won't get it

10 BCS Teams That Must Improve Defensively

Florida State

The No. 1 greatest Sunshine State college football player is …

Should the Football Writers, BCS make Auburn their 2004 champions?

UF football players competing for charity

Georgia opens practice Monday with long to-do list

Masoli invited to Ole Miss this weekend

Longhorns are a sensitive subject for Sooners' Bob Stoops

Sooners RB DeMarco Murray carries big hopes

Recruiting: First look at USC opens lineman’s eyes

Vols gaining control

Dooley charged with restoring order after two turbulent seasons

Texas coach Mack Brown: Garrett Gilbert learned from title game

Longhorns' Mack Brown eager to keep coaching

Big 12 affirms its $20 million commitment to Texas A&M

Knights No. 1: Daunte Culpepper catapulted UCF onto football map

Daunte Culpepper gave UCF a signature player as it made the transition to Division I-A in the 1990s.

USC faces cloudy future

Kiffin thinks lawsuit motivated by location

Q&A with Plant quarterback Phillip Ely

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Assessing notable college and prep players on display in Las Vegas

Chris Singleton, 6-9 junior forward, Florida State:

AAU Nationals- Pool play wraps up

School lists and coach sightings
The MBA Hoops Elite wing tandem of LaQuinton Ross and Rodney Hood drew a nice crowd of coaches. Among those checking them out were Marquette's Buzz Williams, Florida State's Leonard Hamilton, Paul Hewitt of Georgia Tech, John Thompson from Georgetown, Alabama's Anthony Grant and Arkansas' John Pelphrey.

NCAA hits Arizona with more sanctions

The NCAA added to self-imposed sanctions by Arizona's men's basketball program yesterday, vacating 19 wins from the 2007-08 season and removing an additional scholarship for violations involving Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Seminole's Krehbiel commits to USF

Viola applies for Winthrop baseball job

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Nurse: Sypher was 5 weeks pregnant

Aide: Pitino gave him $3,000 for pregnant woman

Rick Pitino tells court extortion suspect unzipped his pants

Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death

Fired USF adviser alleges discrimination, violations

An academic adviser with the athletic department Thursday filed a charge of racial discrimination against the school.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Jobs abound for Miami Dolphins

Crowder expects big season

For better or worse

Chad Henne, Ronnie Brown and Brandon Marshall each got married or engaged this offseason. They now hope that symbol of maturity transfers to the field and leads to career seasons.

Penn holdout should be short

Training camp begins today, and Bucs left tackle Donald Penn is still unhappy about his contract. So, ready, set, pout.

Talib chasing dreams, not nightmares

The cornerback wants to become a team leader, but he knows he has to change first,

Top draft pick McCoy not set to join camp

Jaguars 'ready to win' as they open training camp

Report: Tim Tebow ends brief holdout, gets more guaranteed money than Cowboys' Dez Bryant

Tebow, Broncos agree to $11M, 5-year deal

Gators No.1 : Tim Tebow rides work ethic to success on field

Eddie House returns, gets 2-year deal

Free agent guard Eddie House has agreed to a two-year contract with the Miami Heat, agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed Thursday. House will receive about $2.8 million over two seasons, which is the veterans' exception.

Bosh says he always played hard with Raptors

Bosh pledges dollars for rebounds for schools

Fan in LeBron's Heat jersey taunted, escorted out of Progressive Field

ESPN.com removes article on James in Vegas

A-Rod worried about payments to ex-Rangers

Strasburg goes on DL as debate flares

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FSU FOOTBALL:

All-ACC Preseason Team

Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder and offensive guard Rodney Hudson were selected to the All-ACC preseason team, which was selected by the league's media at the ACC Football Kickoff.

Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder, left guard Rodney Hudson represented on preseason All-ACC team

Florida State's Christian Ponder, Rodney Hudson earn spots on the preseason all-ACC team. What about Greg Reid?

Take 5 with Christian Ponder

Paul Kennedy asks five questions to Florida State Heisman candidate Christian Ponder, who has high expectations heading into his senior season with the 'Noles.

2010 FSU Football preview: Week 8 - N.C. State

Bleacher Report: Florida State will beat Florida this year

++FSU football putting a premium on power

Shortly after Jimbo Fisher took over in January, he hired strength coach Vic Viloria away from SMU and effectively doubled the size of the Seminoles' strength and conditioning staff. He also hired Eric Korem from Mississippi State to be the team's speed and nutrition specialist.

State player countdown: No. 2 at Florida State, Deion Sanders

Cornerback Deion Sanders was a standout in football, baseball and track and field for Florida State.

Top 10 single-game offensive performances in FSU history

Glen Stanley gets release from USC, will visit FSU on Thursday

Free of USC; now FSU? USF?

++Carter Names a Top School

++Jenkins very high on FSU after visit

++Edwards returning to FSU with a prized recruit

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FSU BASEBALL:

++Holt says he's '50-50' on returning to FSU

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Savoie Named To Golf Staff

Layne Savoie, who helped coach the University of Arkansas to a runner-up finish at the 2009 NCAA Championship, has been named an assistant golf coach at Florida State University as announced by Director of Golf Operations Trey Jones.

Williams Good As Gold

With a personal best performance in the triple jump, Williams Earns Gold At Mayagüez 2010 - XXI Central American and Caribbean Games.

6 Named To All-Academic List

Jennifer Dunn, Giffin, Michelle Jenije, Andrea Palen, Kimberly Williams and Amanda Winslow all placed on USTFCCCA Women's 2010 Division I All-Academic Track & Field Team.

Former Florida State associate AD Brian Battle gets a shout out in NCAA publication

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Is it Al Thornton time?

Thornton in line for starting gig next season

Comparing Jhonny Peralta to Stephen Drew

Posey extends hitting streak to 21

Rookie draws standing ovation with third-inning single

'Noles of the Past Minor League Player of the Day - Games of 7/27

POD
None

Others
Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 0-4 in a 6-5 win over Inland Empire in 11 innings. Eddy's hitting .347 for the Mavericks.

Stephen Cardullo of the Missoula Osprey (R D'Backs) went 1-4 in an 8-6 loss to Ogden. Stephen's average is .188 on the season.

Tony Delmonico of the AZL Dodgers went 0-4 in a 2-0 win over the AZL Indians. Tony's hitting .250 in Arizona.

Hunter Davis of the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) worked 0.2 innings of relief, giving up a hit in a 7-6 loss to New Jersey in 12 innings. Hunter's ERA is at 4.86 for the Rox.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
chrisnelson@sectionb.com

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC's Coastal division seems loaded

ACC wants to play with big boys; will this be the year

2010 Preseason ACC Football Team Announced

All-ACC voting skewed

If there's a media bias against North Carolina football player Marvin Austin and his teammates, it wasn't apparent in the voting for the preseason All-ACC football team that was released Wednesday.

ACC football notes

Ponder's Heisman campaign launches

Who's the ACC's No. 2 DT?

4 BC players on All ACC Pre-season team

Swinney takes title to the bank

The Clemson athletics department released Dabo Swinney’s new contract Wednesday, a deal that doubles his base compensation.

If I were Kyle Parker ...

Three Tigers make preseason All-ACC team

Tech’s Joshua Nesbitt: The most valuable collegiate player?

Bedford named as lone Jackets player to preseason All-ACC team

Allen banking on versatility

As a player in Georgia Tech’s spread option offense, the duties and responsibilities can seem endless.

Preseason All-ACC includes Terps' Smith, Wujciak

Recruiting Report: Maryland lands Fla. safety Undray Clark

Miami Hurricanes’ Joel Figueroa tackles new responsibility

State player countdown: No. 2 at Miami, Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis recorded nearly 400 tackles during his time playing for the Miami Hurricanes.

Tar Heels dominate preseason All-ACC

Cavs look for grand runner

ACC Media Day Video: Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer

Virginia Tech has lofty hopes entering 2010 football season

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

The 'Miami Rule' barring taunting in college football will become more harsh after this season

College football has an agent problem, but what does the NCAA do about it?

Agent likes Nick Saban’s message, hates that it comes from Nick Saban

Staying Power

There were times when the Big 12's very existence seemed in doubt. By the time the dust settled, things looked very much as they always have.

Three questions affecting each Big 12 team

Big 12 list: Top nonconference games of 2010

Florida State at Oklahoma, Sept. 11

A Big East quiz for you

SEC tops among conferences in statistical survey

Auburn preparing for potential battles at tackle, punter, backup QB when camp opens next week

Justin Garrett, Tucker’s ‘other linebacker,’ commits to Auburn

Boise State prez rips Idaho's 'inebriated' culture

Boise State prez backtracking after ripping Idaho

Ruffin McNeill finds the perfect fit for his first job as a head coach

Former Texas Tech interim head coach returns to his alma mater to lead two-time defending C-USA champion East Carolina.

Florida players confident success will continue

UF pledge Leonard a bull at tight end

State player countdown: No. 2 at Florida, Danny Wuerffel

Quarterback Danny Wuerffel holds Florida records for most career passing yards and touchdowns.

Young UGA QB surrounded by experience on offense

Phillips aims to follow Brooks' lead at UK

Should Ole Miss take Jeremiah Masoli?

College football countdown: No. 37 Navy

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops: Lesson learned last season

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops: DeMarco Murray could get AP type of load

Oklahoma's Travis Lewis wants Landry Jones to shave his mustache

Pitt lands star running back

Spurrier: Team must earn respect

QB Brindise released, poised to transfer

Backup quarterback Zac Brindise has been granted his scholarship release and is expected to transfer to Western Carolina.

10 questions: Will special teams improve?

Bulls beat writer Scott Carter answers a new question each day as the Bulls head into fall camps.

Vols’ facility upgrades cost extra $9 million

Tennessee Vols Coach Derek Dooley requested changes in the soon-to-be-built training center that will raise the project's price tag by $9 million.

Vols’ strength coach builds relationships

Tennessee Vols’ strength coach Bennie Wylie has drawn praise for some of the creative ways he's helped the football team.

Vols' fight song helps recruit decide

The Tennessee Vols' 'Rocky Top' fight song helped convince cornerback Justin Coleman of Brunswick, Ga., about where he wanted to play college football

Thrust onto the big stage, Garrett Gilbert proves he's ready for bigger things

Texas coach Mack Brown: Garrett Gilbert learned from title game

Texas' Mack Brown: No timetable on stepping down

Texas' Mack Brown: Texas-Nebraska rivalry is a friendly one

UCLA verbal Pomee wavering after UF visit

As the Trojan turns: New USC assistant surprised at Titan anger

2010 USC Preview

Last year at this time, USC was reloading as a big part of the national title picture. Now, Pete Carroll is gone, Lane Kiffin is at the helm, and the superpower is trying to survive. Even with all the problems, the team is still good enough to make plenty of noise.

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Mavericks' Tyson Chandler makes USA Basketball cut

Much like the 2008 Olympic team, the roster is deep in athleticism but short on size.

A few options remain

After a six-day training camp, USA Basketball trimmed its roster yesterday, and Celtics All-Star Rajon Rondo is one of the 15 players (including six point guards) remaining.

Barbee takes on major rebuilding effort at Auburn

Agent issue also a concern for Donovan

Rivers still open to UF

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Chasing the dream: There are no guarantees for baseball players to make it to the majors

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

USF linebacker Sam Barrington jailed again on suspended license charge

Rick Pitino tells jury about sex with extortion suspect

Uncle of Lorenzen Wright says police tell family missing ex-NBA player found dead near Memphis

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Dolphins training camp preview: Projected depth chart, analysis

What to look for during Tampa Bay Bucs training camp

5 key camp battles for starting positions

When you go 3-13 in the NFL, it's safe to assume that some jobs are very much up for grabs.

Biggest camp questions for the Jaguars

Still unsigned, Tebow hopes to avoid holdout in Denver

New York Jets sign ex-Jaguar Mark Brunell

Toronto Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo rips his former player, the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh

Raptors GM: Bosh gave up on Toronto

Josh Howard to get 1-yr deal with Wizards

With money, management in place, Magic stay focused on NBA title

Orlando Magic could add third point guard by end of the week

A healthy dose of fear pays off

Rays 7, Tigers 4
The Rays, determined not to let Triple Crown threat Miguel Cabrera beat them, walked the Tigers slugger to load the bases for the second straight game Wednesday night. And, like Tuesday, it worked perfectly.

Price goes for win No. 14 in early start

David Price will try to make some pitching history of his own in today's series finale with the Tigers.

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson fined $1,000 for wearing orange cleats against Florida Marlins

Strasburg first felt tightness 'couple days ago'

Crafty Vinik once again strikes gold for Lightning

Jeff Vinik always gets his man, Martin Fennelly notes, so why should the hiring of Tod Leiweke be a surprise?

This Week on Tour: Cell phones allowed on 'test’ basis at PGA Tour event

Greenbrier scoreboard may be filled with red at tourney

Alabama teen shoots 57 in State Junior

Bobby Labonte finds a NASCAR ride for 2011

2000 Sprint Cup champion to drive No. 47 Toyota for JTG Daugherty

Bolt, Gay to race in 4x100 relay at Zurich

Procter & Gamble is latest global Olympic sponsor

IMG acquires ISP Sports, increases D-I clients

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FSU FOOTBALL:

New Kid On ACC Block

While Jimbo Fisher may be a new kid on the block among ACC head coaches, according to the preseason poll in which the media decisively picked Florida State to win the Atlantic Division, expectations are high for the first-year coach and his program.

One on on with Jimbo Fisher video

ACC media days: An interview with Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher

Jimbo Fisher Talks FSU Football

ACC Media Day Coach's Video

Fisher already making waves in ACC

Mild-Mannered Fisher Is All Business

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher says FSU making progress on indoor practice facility

++Fisher 'not afraid to express himself' at coaches meeting

Fisher got to experience his first ACC head coaches' meeting Sunday afternoon and he didn't waste any time introducing himself — and his opinions — to his fellow coaches and conference officials.

The Top 5 Jimbo Fisher Quotes Of The Day

2010 Florida State Seminoles Preview

Florida State playing the nation's toughest non-conference schedule: Sporting News

Ponder takes on the media at ACC Kickoff

The Curious Case of Florida State's Linebacking Corps

Bobby Bowden is guest star on ‘The Glades’

State player countdown: No. 3 at Florida State, Ron Simmons

Ron Simmons was a two-time All-American at Florida State and placed ninth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1979.

Ex-Seminole shares his life lessons (with audio)

They were Todd Williams’ life.

Top single-game offensive performances in FSU history (10 honorable mentions)

Where is James Wilder Jr. and why no Ten@10?

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Alex Barron off to a strong start in training camp

Tampa Bay Ladies are invited to “huddle up” with Derrick Brooks

Cavs Worked Out Free Agent Small Forwards Tuesday

Veteran swingmen Damien Wilkins, Von Wafer and Antonio Anderson all worked out in Cleveland Tuesday

Red Sox scratch J.D. Drew with hamstring tightness

Drew to receive MRI on hamstring

Dunn? Fielder? Hart? I'll Take Stephen Drew

Buster Posey Already Carrying Giants

Posey's hitting streak ties season's best

Giants rookie belts RBI single to hike stretch to 20 games

Wondering what might have been had the Tampa Bay Rays drafted Florida State catcher Buster Posey

'Noles of the Past Minor League Player of the Day - Games of 7/26

POD
Barret Browning of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) picked up a Win
(2-0), going 4.1 innings of relief, allowing a run (earned) on 5 hits,
striking out 2 in a 6-1 win over Colorado Springs. Barret's ERA is 4.50
for the Bees.

Honorable Mention
Jimmy Marshall of the AZL Dodgers (R Dodgers) worked 2.0 innings of
relief, allowing a run (earned) on 3 hits, walked 1 and out 2 in an 11-4
loss to the AZL Brewers. Jimmy has a 1.80 ERA this season.

Others
Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 1-5 with his 8th
HR, scored and drove in 4 runs in a 10-5 win over Mississippi. Tony's
hitting .282 this season.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) played
both games of a double-header split with West Michigan. He went 0-3 in a
4-3 loss and went 1-3 wiht a double, drove in a run and walked in a 4-3
win. D'Vo is hitting .232 this season.

Hunter Davis of the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) picked up a loss (1-2),
going 0.2 innings and allowing a run (earned) on 2 hits, striking out 1
in a 6-5 extra-inning loss to New Jersey. Hunter's ERA is at 5.06 for
the Rox.

Notes:
Friday's update will probably be the last for a little while (vacation).
I've got tickets for a Tennessee Smokies game in Kodak on the 31st and
the Salt Lake Bees game in Nashville on the 14th.
It'll take me a couple of days to get caught up after I get back.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings
can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
chrisnelson@sectionb.com

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

FSU Rakes in Monetary Support in Spite of Economy

Philanthropic giving, especially for education is down about three percent across the country. But Florida State alumni and fans prove they'll still keep giving in the face of economic woes.

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

++ACC football title game could stay in Charlotte

If the conference media are correct and Florida State makes it back to the ACC Championship Game, the Seminoles won't have the luxury of home-state advantage.

How Right Are The ACC Writers?

BC looking for respect -- from opponents

Long Roads Back Teach Herzlich, Irving to Savor Life

ACC football's inspirational comebacks

QB Parker committed to Clemson

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker says there was a time this summer he thought his college football days were over.

Parker reconnecting with Tiger teammates

Kyle Parker’s view on his Clemson football future wasn’t that different from many worried Tiger fans. “I pretty much thought I was gone,” Parker said Tuesday.

Bartram Trail grad Kyle Parker says he feels at peace about return to Clemson

Jackets facing underdog role

Tech to finish third in the ACC Coastal? Sounds about right

GT Blog: Year 3 of triple-option offense

Tech lineman Hall to return to team

Big season on field, graduation off field could lead Torrey Smith to NFL following 2010 season

ACC media days: Demanding a strong finish, Miami's Shannon prepares team for difficult start

Will Seantrel Henderson see pine time instead of prime time for Miami Hurricanes?

Miami's season will play role in recruiting

Canes making waves

Miami off to solid start on recruiting trail and could be poised for a top class in 2011

State player countdown: No. 3 at Miami, Michael Irvin

Michael Irvin won three Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.

Fresh faces: North Carolina

PSP coach says he does not know who paid for Marvin Austin's training

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Duke basketball takes a backseat to lacrosse

The 12 ACC schools have submitted their nominations for the league's female and male athletes of the 2009-10 school year, and there's something of a surprise at Duke.

Duke's Smith in top form

With plenty of Duke fans on hand, Blue Devils guard Nolan Smith put on quite a show Tuesday night at the S.J.G. Greater NC ProAm at N.C. Central.

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Dan Beebe: There is no plan to expand Big 12

Pac-10 changes name

SEC position rankings: Linebackers

Tide hopes to end drought of repeat champions

FWAA considers 'unprecedented' option of awarding USC's 2004 title to Auburn

Linebacker Justin Garrett says he'll sign with Auburn

Video: Intangibles for Auburn

Fresh faces: Cincinnati

This could be Colorado’s final season in Big 12

ECU assistant resigns

Mark Nelson has resigned as an assistant football coach at East Carolina after the school learned of possible NCAA violations concerning his observation of voluntary summer workouts.

State player countdown: No. 3 at Florida, Percy Harvin

Wide receiver Percy Harvin helped Florida win two national football championships in three seasons.

Gators lead for DE Maggitt

West Palm Beach Dwyer's Curt Maggitt has made numerous visits to Gainesville, grew up a Gator fan and has former teammates Gerald Christian, Robert Clark and Matt Elam on the team.

Richt focused on big picture

Georgia starting linebacker Dent has surgery, out 4-6 weeks

Auburn's Gene Chizik and his successor at Iowa State offer two different philosophies on tackling

Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads said his team's tackling was "horrible" when he arrived in Ames, and he had to stop practice at one point and go back to Tackling 101.

Big 12 football: Q&A with Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas

I grew up watching Warrick Dunn, and I was a big fan of Willis McGahee when he was at Miami.

2010 Michigan State Preview

While the Spartans might not be perfect, they have the right mix of experience, athleticism, and schedule to turn a corner and come up with a huge year. Led by, arguably, the best defensive player in America, LB Greg Jones, they'll be dangerous.

Ole Miss Rebels would need more than Jeremiah Masoli

Whether it's the Oregon transfer or not, Nutt needs another quarterback

Dan Mullen's the real Darth Visor Jr.

Mississippi State coach sounds like the old, bold Steve Spurrier.

Big 12 notes: Lean times at Missouri

Bo Pelini's Big Red Weenies shouldn't back down from bold talk

Good move for Ohio State and Clarett

Oklahoma State changing pretty much everything on offense

With a quarterback who is about to turn 27 (Brandon Weeden was a baseball player who
decided to opt to go to college starting in 2007), and a new offensive system, there is much anticipation about what is going to happen at Oklahoma State this year.

College football countdown: No. 38 South Carolina

Gamecocks need big numbers from Garcia, running game

Hyman: Plan is working

Eric Hyman says he’s not worried about winning any popularity contests. In his first five years as South Carolina’s athletics director, Hyman has angered many longtime football fans by overhauling the Gamecock Club and requiring fans to pay a seat donation (many call it a tax) at Williams-Brice Stadium.

TCU picked to repeat in Mountain West

TCU Sweeps Individual Preseason MWC Honors

Red Raiders Enjoy Healthy Helping Of 'Normal'

>From head to toe, Tommy Tuberville refashions Texas Tech

Tuberville makes good first impression at Big 12 Media Days

Texas Tech's Tuberville wants re-vote if USC loses 2004 title

Texas Tech's Tommy Tuberville: I will not alternate quarterbacks

Texas Tech's Tuberville wants to bridge divide between offense and defense

Tuberville apologized to team in first meeting with Texas Tech players

BCS will strip USC of title if it loses NCAA appeal

USC's Kiffin surprised Titans suing over hire

Finebaum: Time to kick Vanderbilt out of the SEC

Q&A with Plant offensive tackle Tony Posada

Are rules impossible for agents to follow?

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

NCAA rulings vary

The results of the NCAA investigations of former Raleigh and Kentucky basketball star John Wall and Renardo Sidney of Mississippi State offer recent examples of the type of punishment the NCAA hands out when it finds student-athletes received improper benefits.

Auburn basketball's Frankie Sullivan has knee surgery; his return date uncertain

Guard would have been the only returning starter for the Tigers

Kentucky, now with more dribble-drive

Foot injury ends hoops career of NU's Coble

WVU says Huggins broke 7 ribs

A spokesman for the West Virginia University basketball team says further testing has revealed that coach Bob Huggins broke seven ribs – not four – in a hotel room fall.

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Five cities plan to bid against Hoover for SEC Baseball Tournament

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Pack players' charges dismissed

Drug charges were dismissed against three N.C. State University football players in Wake County district court Tuesday after a judge ruled an off-duty police officer had searched an off-campus apartment without following proper legal procedures, court officials confirmed.

Iowa State player Sims charged in credit card case

Oklahoma RB charged with misdemeanor DUI

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Dolphins QB Tyler Thigpen trying to curb his desire to improvise

Armed with a penchant for improvisation, Tyler Thigpen openly admits he only knows how to play football one way: relying heavily on instinct.

Dolphins notebook: Former lineman Harry Galbreath dies at age 45

Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan no contract talks with Donald Penn

Bucs Beat Video Blog: Will McCoy sign soon?

Bucs writers Roy Cummings and Anwar Richardson talk about the obstacles teams are facing when signing first-round picks.

5 Bucs veterans with something to prove

Jaguars don't appear close to signing first-round pick Tyson Alualu

Jacksonville-based EverBank announces deal for naming rights to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

Jacksonville sweetens deal - by $4 million - for Jaguars’ stadium agreement

The city has agreed to forgo a 25 percent share of the city-owned stadium’s naming rights revenue as part of a five-year, $16.6 million deal with Jacksonville-based EverBank, announced Tuesday.

The Denver Broncos' No. 3 quarterback, Tim Tebow, is the No. 1 topic in Denver

Tebow to sell Jockey sportswear

Tebow signs 3-year deal with Jockey

Jack Tatum, ex-Raider famous for hit on Darryl Stingley and the 'Immaculate Reception,' dead at 61

Bengals land Terrell Owens

The Bengals and Terrell Owens have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.

Doc: Relax, enjoy the show

Terrell Owens a Bengal? This is going to be a blast. No matter what happens - good or bad - it’s time to loosen the Cincinnati rep tie and have a little fun

Pats sign former Gator Spikes

Dirk Nowitzki had interest in joining LeBron and D-Wade in Miami

Miami Heat signs Shavlik Randolph

Delonte West could interest Celtics

The Celtics have been seeking a tough-minded defender to replace Tony Allen, now that he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chris Paul, Hornets on same page

Don't blame LeBron for Chris Paul situation

Suddenly, everything that goes wrong in the NBA can justifiably and comfortably be blamed on LeBron James. The latest round of nonsense comes as a result of Chris Paul trying to force his way out of New Orleans via trade.

Bulls Going To Pass On McGrady

Raptors finalize deal for Kleiza

Orlando Magic extend Stan Van Gundy, GM Otis Smith

Lakers Roundtable: Discussing Matt Barnes with Orlando Sentinel's Brian Schmitz

Shields, defense lead Rays past Tigers again

James Shields was sharp, Matt Joyce hit a tiebreaking RBI double and the Rays topped Detroit 3-2 Tuesday night.

Video: Longoria on double play

Upton injured in game

Son’s standards keep Garza grounded

Among all the congrats Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza received after Monday’s no-hitter, it was a call from his 8-year-old son that was most memorable.

Looking back at no-hitter

Team continues site search

Maddon not bound by 'book' of managing

Tuesday was another prime example of how thinking outside the box is working for the Rays

Mark Cuban combing Rangers' finances

Teams may demand princely sums for Fielder, Dunn

Prince Fielder and Adam Dunn among hot names as Major League Baseball trading deadline nears.

Union files grievance against NHL over Kovalchuk

Pavin will meet Woods at US PGA about Ryder Cup

Look For Tiger Woods To Say "Yes" to Ryder Captain Pavin

'Biggest redneck' on tour is right at home

Boo Weekley says a win at The Old White Course could help jump start a career in which he only has two wins on the PGA Tour and is 91st in the FedEx Cup standings.

Wyndham bottom line OK despite economy

Corporate support for the Wyndham Championship golf tournament eases the pressure of financial hard times.

Jennie Finch closes Team USA career as champion

Maradona out as coach as Argentina's soccer coach

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FSU FOOTBALL:

Ponder Tabbed Preseason POY

Florida State senior quarterback Christian Ponder (Colleyville, Tex.), who led the ACC in total offense in 2009 (321.8) after nine games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, was a runaway selection as the ACC's Preseason Player of the Year.

2010 Football Media Days - Christian Ponder video

2010 Football Media Days - Everett Dawkins video

Dawkins Quickly Makes An Impact At FSU

FSU picked to win Atlantic Division in ACC

++Media have high hopes for Florida State football in 2010

Fisher: Ponder Is Ready to Go

Wait is finally over for new coach Fisher

After spending two years as FSU's coach-in-waiting, Jimbo Fisher doesn't have to wait anymore.

New head coach Fisher hardly new to FSU football

FSU's Fisher gets reality check

Instead of celebrating his rise as 'Noles coach, Jimbo Fisher has to field tough questions after one of his potential starters is arrested on a handful of charges, including two felonies.

ACC media days: Florida State's Fisher on Bowden comparisons: "I'll be me"

Fisher wants young D-lineman in spotlight

Jimbo Fisher holds court his own way for Seminoles

++FSU's Fisher faces tough questions in his first ACC media event

Jimbo Fisher at ACC Media Kickoff

Usual FSU buzz missing at ACC Football Kickoff

ACC media days: Clemson?s DeAndre McDaniel relives the collision that ended Christian Ponder?s season

Bobby Bowden's departure creates void at ACC media days

++ACC coaches struck by Bowden's absence

State player countdown: No. 4 at FSU, Chris Weinke

Quarterback Chris Weinke helped the Seminoles win the 1999 national football championship.

FSU linebacker Nigel Carr arrested on burglary, fraud charges

Police in Tallahassee on Sunday arrested FSU linebacker Nigel Carr on burglary, credit card fraud and criminal mischief charges.

Florida State linebacker facing felony charges

Nigel Carr arrested on burglary, fraud charges

Florida State junior Nigel Carr, named the most dependable linebacker after the spring, was arrested in Tallahassee on two felony and two misdemeanor charges.

Inmate Booking Information Nigel Carr

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher reacts to arrest of LB Nigel Carr

Florida State linebacker Nigel Carr could be suspended after arrests

Florida State linebacker could miss BYU game

FSU's Carr suspended

Jimbo Fisher can set tone for discipline at Florida State

++Blanks Talks FSU and Recent Offers

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FIBA Update: Silver For Spain

FSU's Leonor Rodriguez and Spain capture the silver medal for the second straight year at the 2010 FIBA U20 European Championship.

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FSU BASEBALL:

FSU Baseball Summer Update

Several Seminoles will continue to hone their skills in summer ball across the country.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Alex Barron changing form

Barron avoiding false starts in Cowboys training camp

Cardinals believed that WR Boldin lost a step

Matt Diaz Deserves More Love from the Atlanta Braves

J.D. Drew Quietly Contributing As Iron Man of Red Sox' Outfield

Buster Posey Bobblehead Highlights Homestand

'Noles of the Past Minor League Player of the Day - Games of 7/25

POD
Caleb Graham of the Orem Owlz (R Angels) worked 3.0 innings of scoreless relief, giving up a hit, walking 1 and striking out 2 in a 4-2 loss to Helena. Caleb's ERA is now 3.60 on the season.

Honorable Mention
Elih Villanueva of the Jacksonville Suns (AA Marlins) went 7.0 innings and allowed a run (earned) on 3 hits, walked 1 and struck out 4 in a 4-1 loss to Huntsville in 10 innings. Elih's ERA is 2.33 on the season.

Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 2-3, scored, drove in a run and walked twice in a 10-5 win over Fresno. Mark's hitting .240 on the season.

Stephen Cardullo of the Missoula Osprey (R D'Backs) went 2-4 in a 9-7 loss to Ogden. Stephen's average is .179 after his 2nd consecutive multi-hit game.

Others
Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 1-2 with his 7th HR, scored twice, drove in a run and walked in a 4-0 win over Mississippi (2nd game of DH). Tony's hitting .283 this season.

Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 1-5 and drove in a run in an 8-3 win over San Jose. Eddy's hitting .356 for the Mavericks.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 0-5 in a 7-1 win over South Bend. D'Vo is hitting .233 this season.

Tony Delmonico, (rehab with the AZL Dodgers) went 1-3 with a double and a walk in an 8-3 loss to the AZL Rangers. Tony's hitting .333 in Arizona.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
chrisnelson@sectionb.com

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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC Media Days: Day 2 (Preseason picks, 1st round of coaches)

Atlantic Division (first-place votes in parentheses): Florida State (78)
Player of the Year: Christian Ponder, FSU, 45;

ACC Media Days:

Media members predict FSU, Virginia Tech will top ACC

ACC Coastal Division loaded with contenders

ACC searches for respectability

ACC is in a hurry to catch up

ACC's 2 new coaches aren't that new

ACC head coaching newcomers Mike London, Jimbo Fisher face different challenges

Seen And Heard At The ACC Football Kickoff

Do As Jimbo Fisher Says …

ACC routs SEC in media access

As a media member, let me tell you why the ACC event is 10 times better: Because you actually get a chance to know the coaches and players away from the interview podium.

'Underrated' BC picked for 3d in ACC Atlantic

Hint of respect among ACC media

The Atlantic Coast Conference media hasn’t exactly jumped on the Boston College bandwagon, but ...

Spaziani, Shinskie back for seconds

He is no longer the new kid on the Atlantic Coast Conference coaching block, and Boston College’s Frank Spaziani said that has been a big help as he begins his second season running the Eagles football program.

Frank Spaziani more prepared in 2nd season

ACC Announces Change in TV Network for Clemson Season Opener

Video: Dinich talks to Paul Johnson

Terps' Friedgen focused only on winning

Job security 'doesn't really concern' Maryland's Friedgen

This season Ralph Friedgen matches the longest tenure of any Maryland football coach in the past 75 years. His teams have ended Florida State's ACC dominance, posted the best three-year run in program history and earned five bowl invitations.

Media picks Maryland football team last in ACC's Atlantic Division

Shannon faces another tough start

Hurricanes coach stresses need to finish, knowing difficult early schedule awaits

UM coach Randy Shannon has community helping him keep his Hurricanes out of trouble

Community 'saves me'

UM coach Randy Shannon said his football players have avoided trouble with agents because of the watchful eyes of local community members.

UM to play home-and-home series with Toledo

Toledo will host Miami Hurricanes in 2015 season

State player countdown: No. 4 at Miami, Edgerrin James

Edgerrin James' highlight for Miami was rushing for nearly 300 yards in an upset victory against UCLA.

Off-field distractions looming over Tar Heels

Heels wait for NCAA to rule

ACC notes: Tar Heels tackle issue of agents

Pack hit with injury again

Pack cornerback out for season

Harrell to visit N.C. State

Sporting a new, military-style haircut, Jesuit RB/MLB Anthony Harrell said Sunday he plans to visit ...

Hoos slotted in last place

For the first time since 1983, Virginia will enter the season projected as a last-place team in the ACC.

ACC voters give Maryland and Virginia something in common

London has 40 days until 1st test

ACC Football Kickoff Media Tabs Virginia Tech as 2010 Favorite

Virginia Tech's Beamer welcomes title talk

Beamer's wife better after fall

Wake will call on Adams

Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe minces few words about his football team, even if his assessments include pointed critiques of himself.

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

New-look Pac-10 ready for its close-up

A final, lengthy look at the 2010 SEC Media Days

2010 Alabama Preview

The pieces are there on offense, led by reigning Heisman winner, Mark Ingram, and the defense has more than enough phenomenal prospects to fill in the holes. So why is it going to be next to impossible for the defending national champions to repeat?

Former Alabama signee Melvin Ray ends baseball career, hopes to rejoin Tide

Ray, now 21 years old, is no longer a part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' organization and taking steps to rejoin the football program at Alabama perhaps next spring.

NFL agent happy to put his record against Nick Saban's

Video: Josh Bynes on Auburn's higher goals, QB Cam Newton

Baylor's Antonio Johnson: conference expansion showed Baylor needs to earn respect

Robert Griffin III not the only story going at Baylor

Fresh faces: Connecticut

Meyer expects 'a bunch' of freshmen to see action

Urban Meyer still takes high road on Lane Kiffin bashing

State player countdown: No. 4 at Florida, Steve Spurrier

Quarterback Steve Spurrier was a two-time All-American and the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner at Florida.

First pledge of 2011 is sticking with the Gators

Though an ESPN report vaguely questioned his commitment, DeLand cornerback De'Ante "Pop" Saunders erased all doubt after Friday Night Lights in Gainesville.

UF doesn’t consider Cassell a commitment, yet

Richt: 'We want fans to be proud'

UGA coach facing 'a big year', wants to win - and feel good about doing it.

NCAA plans to interview only one Georgia football player

Is Houston the C-USA football favorite or is it a wide open race?

Jeremiah Masoli sends release papers to Ole Miss, could join team

It appears the rumblings of former Oregon Ducks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli coming to Ole Miss have grown louder.

Nutt faces tough call on Masoli

Would Masoli be a game changer in the SEC West?

Meet Mississippi State's odd couple

Nebraska focused on the Big 12

Nebraska's Bo Pelini says he won't talk about the Big Ten

Nebraska players wearing wrist bands to remind them of last second

Huskers brace for Big 12 hate

Statesman college football countdown: No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes

Clarett enrolls in Ohio St. after 3˝ years in jail

Both QB commits will enroll in Jan.

The Bulls' eighth and latest commitment for 2011, Milton quarterback Matt Floyd, said Sunday night that when he met Land O'Lakes' Stevie Weatherford on campus Sunday afternoon, they discovered they had more than just a future college in common.

June Jones: Winning football culture is in place at SMU

Southern Miss poised to make run for Conference USA crown

Defense is the key for Southern Miss this fall

Three unsung Texas Longhorns who could impact this season

Podcast: Mack Brown talks QBs

Mike Sherman: Big 12 'needs Texas A&M to step up to the plate'

Kragthorpe resigns as Texas A&M assistant

Texas A&M hires Troy Walters as wide receivers coach

Three unsung Texas A&M Aggies who could impact this season

Three unsung Red Raiders who could impact this season

Tuberville weighs in again

Tommy Tuberville is the only Big 12 coach to speak out regarding his doubts about the future viability of the 10-team Big 12, doing so on a radio show last month.

College Gridiron Countdown: No. 35 Utah Utes

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Informal coaches' survey: SEC is basketball's dirtiest league

Calhoun decries college naysayers

Sadler wants to hire Gillispie, can't

Nebraska coach Doc Sadler is spiraling toward a new era of Nebraska hoops, so it's no wonder he'd be happy to beef up his coaching staff with help from ... former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie?

Syracuse's zone defense exported to Japan

Did USC basketball get off easy?

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Is Congress too busy to honor Gamecocks?

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Titans sue Kiffin, USC over Pola hiring

St. Petersburg Police: Pest control worker stole Rays championship ring

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Lockout could cost NFL owners

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long impresses the greats

Long draws raves from Anthony Munoz and Richmond Webb, who have amassed 18 Pro Bowls, 11 All-Pro selections, 26 NFL seasons and a widely held reputation as two of the finest left tackles in the past few decades.

ESPN: Sun Life Stadium one of the worst health inspection violators in pro sports

EverBank buying naming rights to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

Summer of 10: The 10 worst free agent signings in Jaguars history

Brendan Haywood's Hunger Could Spur Dallas Mavericks to Title

Celtics consider bringing House back

The Celtics have had discussions about bringing Eddie House back to Boston.

No Magic moment: Chris Paul staying with Hornets

Orlando Magic fans dreaming about teaming Chris Paul with Dwight Howard can wake up: It isn't happening.

Chris Paul melodrama isn't over

Garza's gem first Rays no-hitter

Matt Garza became the fifth pitcher this season, and first in Rays history, to throw a no-hitter, blanking the Tigers on Monday night. No Ray had thrown more than 7 2/3 innings of no-hit ball previously, Tony Saunders in 1999 and Dewon Brazelton in 2004.

Garza had the right stuff for a franchise first

When his stuff is working the way it can, Matt Garza is a force of will

Television ratings for Tampa Bay Rays on the rise

Mauer leads Twins to rout of Royals 19-1

What you're saying: Complaints about NASCAR TV coverage fall on deaf ears

Brazil gets ball rolling

Brazil's enthusiasm for holding the World Cup in 2014 is unmatched, but there's plenty of hard work ahead to stage the event in a continent-sized country.

Player alive in mistaken identity case

Women's soccer players from the University of Evansville had planned to travel to Arizona for a teammate's funeral. Now they're dealing with a full gamut of emotions after receiving word that she's alive.

What's lurking in your stadium food?

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FSU FOOTBALL:

2010 Outlook: Specialists

With the season at hand, here's a segment-by-segment look at the 2010 Florida State football team moving forward. In our final installment the specialists.

FSU, Miami make sense for title tilt

Christian Ponder brings hype back to Florida State

Ponder Heisman hype embraced by league

ACC media days: Florida State's Christian Ponder becomes the face of Seminoles' program

QB savors opportunity to lead Florida State back into national relevancy.

Florida State QB Christian Ponder having fun with Heisman campaign

ACC media days: An interview with Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder

ACC media days: More Christian-Ponder-for-Heisman love this time from the ACC

++Ponder steals show at ACC Media Day

As soon as Christian Ponder sat down for his session with the print media on Sunday afternoon, the Florida State quarterback was completely surrounded.

++Ponder, McDaniel enjoy happier meeting

As they came together for a photo shoot during the first day of ACC Kickoff meetings on Sunday, Florida State's Christian Ponder and Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel tried to play the part of bitter rivals.

Ponder on his reunion with Deandre McDaniel

College football 2010 rankings: No. 37 Florida State

ACC media days reality sinks in: No Bowden

For the first time in two decades, there aren't any Bowdens in the ACC. Bobby Bowden's retirement at Florida State left a noticeable void during the league's media days -- an event that had been dominated by the homespun coach since the Seminoles joined the league in the early 1990s.

Bowden will be missed in the ACC

State player countdown: No. 5 at Florida State, Warrick Dunn

Running back Warrick Dunn ranks second in school history in rushing touchdowns.

Florida State Linebacker Nigel Carr has been arrested.

++FSU linebacker Nigel Carr arrested

Florida State linebacker Nigel Carr was arrested late Sunday night and faces at least one felony charge of possessing the identification of another person without consent.

Bobby Bowden Speaks at Hiland Park Baptist Church

Decision day drawing near for Plant trio

The Plant football team's trio of highly touted recruits -- running back James Wilder Jr., quarterback Phillip Ely and tackle Tony Posada -- appear to be nearly ready to announce their college decisions. Wilder make an unofficial visit to Florida State this weekend. He is also considering Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Miami.

++Newberry enjoys his most recent visit

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Florida State forward Chris Singleton interview at Team USA practice

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Alex Barron looks good, but expect Doug Free to start at tackle

Myron Rolle is ready to make NFL debut

Robert Ferguson Persuading Javon Walker To Join UFL

Solomon Alabi: Ready to work

Posey lifts Giants to sweep

Buster Posey had four hits to extend his streak to 18 games and propel the Giants to a 3-2 win over the D'backs in 10 innings Sunday.

Buster Posey passes Orlando Cepeda in Giants' rookie hitting streaks

Rookie Pouncey stands in as key contributor

Walter Dix Sets World Record in 100 Meter Dash for this Year

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Comissioner's Forum opens ACC Football Kickoff

Latest 2010 ACC Football Kickoff Posts

Florida State Interviews- Ponder and Dawkins

ACC Football Kickoff Photo Gallery

ACC Football Still Looking for That Breakout Season

Is this the year for the ACC?

ACC wants to play with big boys; will this be the year

ACC running game turns a page

ACC Ready for Football Season After Busy Summer

ACC happy to survive expansion storm

ACC commissioner John Swofford says league looking into expansion

ACC notes: Herzlich, Irving look forward to return

Adversity has lost against two ACC football players

Being the one among 600,000 can be very good. "If it's the lottery, that would be great," Mark Herzlich said. "But not this."

Prediction: Miami Hurricanes will win ACC’s Coastal Division; fall in title game

1. Florida State

Players Only Meeting

ACC media days opened with only players. Some of the topics discussed included Mark Herzlich's return, North Carolina's summer of discontent and life without Bobby Bowden.

Five hot story lines from the ACC Kickoff

NCAA investigation looms over ACC kickoff

ACC leader targets sports agents

Swofford seeks help from NFLPA, NBAPA on agent problem

Wrapping up Day 1 at ACC media days

Taking stock in the huddle

At football kickoff event, ACC commissioner lauds BC

Hitting time for Mark Herzlich

Video: Herzlich ready to go

Anthony Castonzo piles on pounds

The question was posed to Anthony Castonzo as a compliment, but the Boston College left tackle feigned being offended. Is his appearance...

Clemson opponents discuss the Tigers

ACC notes: Parker decision surprises Clemson?

++Fellow QBs back Parker's decision

Although neither plays baseball, University of North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates and Virginia Tech signal caller Tyrod Taylor both understand and admire the recent action taken by ...

++McDaniel wants another shot at an ACC title

He didn’t say it in so many words, but DeAndre McDaniel left the impression that Clemson’s defense a year ago was a good start, with plenty of ...

Georgia Tech's players have high hopes

Quotes from Tech players at ACC media days

After dismal 2-10 season in 2009, Maryland needs victories to take pressure off Friedgen

Maryland's Wujciak hoping to key Terps' turnaround

Senior linebacker healthy, ready to use past struggles as motivation for senior season

Hurricanes defensive end Allen Bailey sets big goals for 2010

Bailey back, ready to attack

Hurricanes defensive lineman Allen Bailey passed up the NFL Draft to help his teammates improve on last season.

Not just a kicker, Bosher a leader for Hurricanes

Miami kicker as important as any other Hurricane

Matt Bosher, the senior at Miami, said he'd heard the question before. And so he smiled and laughed when it came up...

State player countdown: No. 5 at Miami, Ottis Anderson

Heels eager for 'football' to take stage

Most of the questions players answered at the ACC Football Kickoff at the Grandover Resort on Sunday were about, well, football. Most, but not all. The Agent Questions got asked, too. And answered.

Tar Heels trying to remain focused on coming season

Tar Heel recruits say they're not worried

Staying healthy key for the Pack

Verica vaults to forefront for UVa

Now that Sewell has graduated and former in-state phenom Peter Lalich resides at Oregon State after being forced to transfer

Verica seeks fresh start in 2010 season

Underdog role adds fuel to Tech's fire for opener

Talk of Tech opener heats up

Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor says the Hokies will be ready for Boise State on Labor Day.
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NCAA may say 'not so fast' to early commitments

Reaction mixed on NCAA proposal to set July 1 deadline for verbally offering scholarships.

Twelve questions we hope are answered at Big 12 Media Days this week

'The savior of the Big 12' _ and how he did it

Five questions facing the Big 12 for 2010

Conference USA conducts its annual media day

C-USA back to personal touch after going to video

Ranking the SEC, from Bama to Vandy

Football far from all of the talk in Hoover

SEC Media Days has plenty of light moments

Dirty agents' work tarnishes SEC's 'Golden Age'

Players say they take responsibility for their actions

Top 10 Central Florida linebackers for 2011

Saban's most important season at Alabama is almost here

Nick Saban's comparison of unscrupulous agents to pimps: An insult to pimps everywhere

SEC countdown to kickoff

Florida at Alabama

Statesman college football countdown: No. 3 Boise State

Statesman college football countdown: No. 4 Florida

Gators No. 1 for two prospects

Gators’ commit list for upcoming class hits 13

Mysterious Florida Gators recruit re-affirms commitment

State player countdown: No. 5 at Florida, Emmitt Smith

Preseason 120 Countdown: No. 25 Georgia

UH eager to make amends after disappointing end to '09

More than seven months after falling in the C-USA championship game and then losing by 27 points in the Armed Forces Bowl, those two season-ending disappointments still don't sit well with the Houston Cougars.

Watch out for the LSU Tigers (with slideshow)

Miles preaches optimistic view to LSU faithful

Manning, wife give Ole Miss $1M for scholarship

2010 Mississippi State Preview

While it's still going to be tough to navigate through the nasty SEC (and a BRUTAL road slate), Mississippi State has enough talent and experience in place to make another huge step forward in Dan Mullen's second year. Can Pernell McPhee help lead the way to a bowl?

Notre Dame football: Arrested players on a short leash

Wildcats' weakness exposed

Coach Pat Fitzgerald returns one of the Big Ten's elite defenses, but it's the offense that could spoil Northwestern's title hopes.

A four-step plan to make Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor the Heisman front-runner

Ohio State has yet to find another returner like Ted Ginn Jr.

OU Insider: Gerald McCoy gives his keys to the 2010 Oklahoma season

OSU Insider: Quarterback spot approaching embarrassment of riches

Oklahoma State could have its best quarterback depth chart in decades, and that's even before 2011 commitment J.W. Walsh gets to town.

Highly-rated offensive guard picks Penn State

Recruiting: First look at USC opens lineman’s eyes

More than 1,000 at USF Sling 'n' Shoot camp

Milton QB Floyd picks Bulls at Sling 'n' Shoot

Volunteers' Dooley is diplomatic coach

Vols' Dooley, Brown to meet early as today

Running back Bryce Brown is expected to ask for his release, but don't rule out a return to the Tennessee Vols when he meets with Coach Derek Dooley, perhaps as early as today.

Running backs aren't a sideshow for Dooley

Texas Tech's Tommy Tuberville: Agent incidents 'a nightmare for all of us'

Texas Tech's Tommy Tuberville: 'I just hate we lost two teams'

TCU, realignment biggest topics in Mountain West

L.A. Story

USC's best- and worst-case scenario for 2010 sees two sides to the Lane Kiffin coin.

Garrett deserved to take the fall after USC problems

Why is Vanderbilt still in the Southeastern Conference?

WVU Game 10: Louisville

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Wayman Tisdale Award to honor nation's top freshman

U.S. Basketball Writers Association will give college basketball's best first-year player an award named after the former Oklahoma star.

Huggins remains hospitalized

Huggins hospitalized after breaking ribs in fall

Xavier nets Monmouth transfer Travis Taylor

Travis Taylor is headed to XU. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound sophomore from New Jersey will practice with the Musketeers next season and have two years of eligibility afterward. Last season he averaged a team-best 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. He also was suspended for seven games.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Trial begins on alleged extortion of coach Pitino

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Pat White will fight for a roster spot, but Miami Dolphins say he has made great progress

5 Bucs who could be pleasant surprises

Q&A: Readers Bucs questions answered

Video roundtable: '79 Bucs discuss their health

Bears' special teams go beyond Hester

Gaffney gets big chance with Denver Broncos

After years of frustration, Chris Bosh right where he wants to be — with Miami Heat

Speights improving game for 76ers

Corey Brewer to host basketball camp

Bulls hoping former star McGrady has something left

Davis unbeaten in July

Rays 4, Indians 2
Reid Brignac hit a three-run homer that helped Wade Davis remain unbeaten in July. Davis (8-9) improved to 3-0 in four starts this month after going 0-5 in June.

Too much at stake for Rays to stay idle

Cubs job interests Bobby Valentine

Suspense, and a Brief Scare, in the Wait for No. 600

Alex Rodriguez was hit by a pitch in the eighth, but he said he was O.K. after leaving the game with a purple mark on his left hand and a total of 599 home runs in his eventful career.

Dawson, Herzog and Harvey enter Hall of Fame

Baseball Hall Of Fame: Dawson, Herzog a hit at inductions

Dawson salutes Cubs, fans in Hall of Fame speech

Hall of Famer has stern warning to players

Andre Dawson sends a serious message during his induction speech.

Stint in Russia had a lasting effect on new Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Wayne Fleming

Carl Pettersson wins Canadian Open

Trailing by six with 11 holes to go, Carl Pettersson — no fitness nut — goes on a birdie binge while Dean Wilson fades at St. George’s.

Bernhard Langer wins Senior British Open

The German finishes ahead of Corey Pavin to win his first senior major title.

Back-to-back majors test senior golfers' stamina

Pressel, Thompson fall just short

Boca Raton's Morgan Pressel, the third-round leader, and Coral Springs teen Alexis Thompson finish one shot back at the Evian Masters.

Golf courses changing with the times, technology to attract more paying customers

Late twist of fate gives Jamie McMurray victory at Brickyard 400

Contador wins third Tour de France title

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FSU FOOTBALL:

ACC countdown Day 6: Atlantic #1 will be Florida State

Toughest ACC Non-Conf. schedule according to Matt Hayes of The Sporting News?

State player countdown: No. 6 at Florida State, Peter Warrick

Wide receiver Peter Warrick was a two-time consensus All-American at Florida State

Vanguard junior Williams commits to Seminoles

Defensive back likely to see more action on offense for VHS

++Georgia athlete hoping for FSU offer

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Diaz thinks he’ll be OK to pinch hit

Sunday Pitch: Marlins face rookie Buster Posey, Giants

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

++FSU preparing for major cutbacks

Florida State University has been told to prepare plans for two separate cutback scenarios, including an unpalatable 15...
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC to Take Its Turn in Front of Cameras

ACC has plenty of compelling storylines for football season

Five storylines to follow in the ACC

Five reasons ACC is intriguing

ACC has reason to promote itself

If you think football is only a big deal in SEC country, think again.

ACC football: 10 players to watch

Swofford Q&A: The miscellaneous questions

ACC countdown Day 5: Atlantic #2 will be Clemson, Coastal #3 will be Miami

++Florida LB names favorite

Despite growing up an FSU fan, Steward said another ACC program is now in the lead. "Clemson is my leader and there are no places behind it but Florida State."

Joshua Nesbiit - I'm Ready to Go

Georgia Tech quarterback Joshua Nesbitt has taken the team to an ACC championship and has broken quarterback rushing records but going into the 2010 season he still feels he has more work to do.

Many questions, few answers for Terps football team

Don Markus previews the ACC Media Kickoff by addressing the five biggest issues facing Maryland this season

Five Maryland Storylines heading into ACC Media Day

State player countdown: No. 6 at Miami, Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly was inducted into the University of Miami's Ring of Honor in 2008.

Brown finished paying dues

Vincent Brown (center) is back at Virginia as linebackers coach after getting his college coaching start as a graduate assistant

Virginia Tech has ingredients to reign supreme again in ACC

Beamer's Hokies have the look of a title contender

ACC countdown to kickoff

Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech
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ACC BASKETBALL:

'Old guy' Wood praises the vets

Sophomore Scott Wood has read, heard and shared the hype about N.C. State's incoming freshman class.

Spurlock headed to Central Florida

On Saturday night, Spurlock — some three months after deciding to leave Virginia — announced he was transferring to the University of Central Florida.
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
SEC
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SEC Media Days get football buzzing again

One last notebook from SEC Media Days: A.J. on season, Spurrier on arrests, more

Shelf life not long for SEC coaches

Gene Chizik welcomes fresh faces on the roster, coaching continuity in second year at Auburn

UF position by position breakdown: Defensive line

Friday Night Lights was a big success for the Gators

Waisome still deciding; Purifoy commits

State player countdown: No. 6 at Florida, Jack Youngblood

UK's Locke, Cobb plotting Act II

Tigers excited to get back to Georgia Dome

Chick-fil-A Bowl President Gary Stokan found Jordan Jefferson and Kelvin Sheppard outside a Wynfrey Hotel ballroom Friday and expressed to the LSU football players how excited he was about kicking off the 2010 season with them. The feeling was mutual.

Touted QB Cotton leaves Rebel team

Quarterback Raymond Cotton has left the Ole Miss football program, which leaves coach Houston Nutt in a bind just two weeks before the opening of preseason practice.

Bulldog weekend commitment haul includes a Dandy defensive back

Mississippi State doubled its commitments for the 2011 signing class over the weekend, adding seven prospects - including Dandy Dozen defensive back Darion Arrington of Stone County.

3 days of practices will be open to fans

Three days of Mississippi State's preseason football practices will be open to the public, the school said Saturday.

Garcia primed for breakout season

Stephen Garcia will emerge this South Carolina football season as a standout quarterback in the SEC. G.A. Mangus believes it. Patrick DiMarco believes it. I believe it.

Florida lineman makes Gamecock pledge

Dooley calmly moving from one fire to next at Tennessee

Dooley looking to take Vols in a new direction

Straightforward Dooley clicks with Tennessee players

Other football
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Tim Brando: A preseason primer for college football

When it comes to rogue agents, Grambling's coach makes Saban look soft on crime

Paterno talks football and more

Q&A with Joe Paterno: As he prepares for his 45th season as head coach at Penn State, Joe Paterno talks about how times have changed but his philosopy has stayed the same.

How things have changed at Prairie View A&M

Longhorns to open two football practices

Three Texas freshmen who could make an impact

Texas strength coach Jeff Madden's philosophy

Three Texas A&M freshmen who could make an impact

Three Texas Tech freshmen who could make an impact

Titans' Fisher rips Kiffin for not calling

Tennessee Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said former Vols Coach Lane Kiffin, now at Southern Cal, never contacted him about hiring Titans assistant Kennedy Pola.
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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Durant shines in Team USA scrimmage

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 28 points to lead the White squad past the Blue 114-96 at the USA Basketball Showcase on Saturday night.
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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Top 10 questions going into Miami Dolphins training camp

Miami Dolphins 2010 practice schedule

Early scouting report: Miami Dolphins

Pivotal training camp awaits Hartline, Garner

On Friday, the Dolphins open their 2010 training camp, and for Nate Garner and Brian Hartline, the six-week period will be important only because the direction of their careers will be decided during it.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers find budding leaders heading into 2010 season

Bucs' first success came with costly toll on health

Though only in their 50s, the medical histories of many players on the 1979 Buccaneers reveal decades of suffering.

Eckwood battles dementia

Repeated collisions left Jerry Eckwood with an aching body and a mind dulled from multiple concussions.

Video: Ex-Bucs discuss issues

Us and them: A comparison

Photos from the '79 season

Jaguars will open camp with promising but unproven group of receivers

Jaguars training camp info

NFL training camp dates 2010

Poll: Tebow 3rd most influential athlete in U.S.

End in sight: O'Neal is still unsigned

There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when Shaquille O'Neal rumbled across the country collecting nicknames and championship rings by the bundle, his career one great, giddy joyride, set to his own thumping soundtrack. He was the Diesel and the Big Aristotle, the Big Cactus and the Big Witness and always the life of the party.

Report: Mavericks balked at Shaquille O'Neal's salary demands

Thomas wants to resume NBA career

>From Raptor to rapture

After years of frustration (save for an Olympic gold medal), Chris Bosh is exactly where he wants to be - on the verge of something spectacular.

Alonzo Mourning branches out into management

Core values guiding Celtics

While the bench is a work in progress, Ray Allen, KG, and Paul Pierce form an elite foundation.

Tony Allen: "I was kind of overshadowed"

Former Celtics guard Tony Allen met with the Memphis media Friday, as there still remains mystery why he would leave a title-contending team for the...

Frustrated Paul: Could trade be coming?

The curse is lifted

Rays 6, Indians 3
Tampa Bay rallies to snap an 18-game skid in Cleveland.

'Lazy' play leads to baseball tussle

Tempers flare in the Seattle dugout after Chone Figgins makes no effort to stop a ball.

Time is ticking on Heritage tournament

Director remains upbeat about event maintaining its place on ’12 Tour schedule
Although no contract has been signed and the event is not on the 2011 PGA Tour schedule, tournament director Steve Wilmot is confident the Heritage Classic will take place next year.

Boca's Pressel leads Evian Masters after 3 rounds

Contador locks up Tour title in next-to-last stage

Crowds are declining at the Brickyard

Brad Keselowski-Carl Edwards feud still simmering

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2010 Outlook: Secondary

ACC media days: Florida State storylines

2010 College Football Outlook: Florida State Seminoles

Florida State Football 2010-2011

Noles welcome back Warrick

Former Southeast High football star will coach team’s wide receivers this fall

FSU, NCAA owe big legal fees

State player countdown: No. 7 at FSU, Ron Sellers

Most of wide receiver Ron Sellers' records at Florida State remain intact today.

++Big names add to heat at Jimbo Fisher football camp

Former FSU football stars join workouts on sweltering Day 3
It was another busy day — and another excruciatingly hot one — at the 2010 Jimbo Fisher Camp on Friday as hundreds of campers,...

++Lynch closing in on decision after FSU visit

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FSU Focus: Fantastic Freshmen

The Florida State women's basketball program has welcomed four highly-touted freshmen to Tallahassee and each of the newest Seminoles is getting acclimated to life as a student-athlete at FSU.

FSU Coach Is Special Guest For Chipola Dinner/Dance

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Free Agency Roundup: C’s interested in Von Wafer?

++Monroe healing, getting stronger in first WNBA season

It wasn't exactly the type of start she was hoping for in her first year as a professional basketball player.

Giants notebook: Bochy decides to rest red-hot rookie Posey

POD
Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 2-4 with his 1st HR, scored, drove in a run and walked in a 10-3 win over Portland. Mark's hitting .233 on the season.
Honorable Mention
Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 2-4 with a double and scored in a 5-3 win over Mississippi. Tony's hitting .278 this season.
Others
Hunter Davis of the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) worked 0.1 innings of relief, allowing 3 runs (earned) on 3 hits, walking 2 in an 11-10 win over Quebec. Hunter's ERA jumped to 5.02 for the Rox.
Tony Delmonico is doing some rehab with the AZL Dodgers. On Tuesday he went 0-2 in a 5-4 loss to the AZL Royals. Yesterday he went 1-5 in a 3-1 win over the AZL Reds. Nice to see him getting some action again.
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC Football Media Days: 12 Burning Questions for 2010

7) How much will FSU’s defense improve year-to-year?

Answers to ACC’s nagging questions won’t be as entertaining this year

ACC media days: My ballot

ACC's lunchtime links

Bumpy times on recruiting trails to BC

Even in the best of times — national letter of intent day when a fresh group of prospects officially commit — Boston College football coach Frank Spaziani understands the vagaries of recruiting.

Miami vs. ND: Race back to the BCS

Cable-fee talks may threaten OSU-Miami game

State player countdown: No. 7 at Miami, Ted Hendricks

Ted Hendricks was inducted into the Miami Ring of Honor in 1997.

UNC takes a hit

Louisiana State football coach Les Miles spent Friday at the SEC media days talking about his quarterback, his defense, chasing Alabama in his division and his team's season-opener against North Carolina.

UNC coach Davis: NCAA will rule quickly

2010 NC State Preview

Will NC State finally turn a corner in the Tom O'Brien era? The first step has been to keep QB Russell Wilson from going off and making a ton of dough playing baseball, but there are still plenty of holes that need filling.

Ex-NC State DT Byrd dies at 63

Dennis Byrd, a former defensive tackle at North Carolina State who was to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December, has died.

Virginia Cavaliers Preview 2010

ACC storylines: Will Virginia Tech be a contender in the BCS?

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Landesberg inks deal with Israeli pro team

Former University of Virginia star appears headed overseas to continue basketball career.
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SEC Media Days
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Bama, UF picked to meet in SEC Championship game

SEC media: 'Bama beats Florida again

Media's preseason All-SEC team

SEC Media Days: Day 3

SEC Media Days 2010: The best and worst, Day 3

Video: Top 5 moments from SEC Media Days 2010

Video: Pimps or pros? SEC coaches weigh in on sports agents

Coaches: Players must follow rules

Several teams offer cases to be SEC's No. 3

Auburn not satisfied with eight wins

Slideshow: Auburn Coach Gene Chizik speaks at SEC Media Days

Video: Auburn QB commitment Kiehl Frazier shows off arm in Hoover

Auburn linebacker Josh Bynes doesn't let lack of shoes interrupt Media Days appearance

Master's degree in hand, Auburn's Aairon Savage looks forward to easier academic course

Auburn's Lee Ziemba passes up NFL opportunity for final season of college

Auburn has faith in former Florida quarterback Newton

2010 SEC Media Days video: Auburn Tigers coach and player interviews

Gators again heavy favorite to win the East

Florida's 11th verbal pledge is Delaware offensive lineman

Cornerback gives Gators 12th commitment

State player countdown: No. 7 at Florida, Wilber Marshall

Linebacker Wilber Marshall was part of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl championship team.

Mailbag: Crowell vs. Wilder, recruiting hostesses and what it takes to get noticed

Cats picked fourth in SEC East

2010 SEC Media Days video: LSU Tigers coach and player interviews

Les Miles, LSU football looking to rebound in 2010

LSU's Les Miles: 'I like our team in every game'

LSU coach feels heat from fans

Three years removed from a national championship, Les Miles is beginning to come under fire from LSU fans, who remind him that 9-4 is unacceptable in Baton Rouge.

Tigers picked 4th

Rebs' defense holds '10 key

2010 SEC Media Days video: Ole Miss Rebels coach and player interviews

Raymond Cotton considers transfer from Ole Miss

Driving in circles with Houston Nutt

Nutt looking forward to opening against Crowe

Jax State coach hired Ole Miss coach years ago at Arkansas

Oh, that Ball Coach and his optimism

USC shown respect in preseason rankings

SEC coaches, glad to be rid of Lane Kiffin, give warm welcome to new Tennessee coach

Tennessee's Derek Dooley is the anti-Kiffin

Dooley says agents are similar to coaches

Finally, someone cuts through the hypocrisy

Dooley wants Vols to reflect his image

Dooley follows father, mentor into SEC

Mother may I? Dooley's first question hits close to home

Mom biggest fan for Tennessee's Derek Dooley

Dooley's A Summer Hit, But Fall Reviews Key

New Vols coach a welcomed change

Dooley draws praise from UF's Urban Meyer

Dooley updates status of Brown

New Tennessee Coach Derek Dooley anticipated questions about the status of Bryce Brown.

SEC Media Days: Tennessee's Walker says leaders have to step up

2010 SEC Media Days video: Tennessee Volunteers coach and player interviews

Vanderbilt to hire assistant from Tulsa

Look for Vanderbilt to add Tulsa's Herb Hand as the Commodores' offensive line coach in the near future.
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So long, grass — hello, AstroTurf

The 74-year reign of natural grass ends at the Citrus Bowl Stadium this week as workers dig up the sod and prepare to replace it with AstroTurf.

UA football lands 13th 2011 commitment

Projected starting lineup for U-M's football opener vs. Connecticut

Buckeyes' Pryor says he's healthy, ready to go

Video: Cris Carter's biggest regret

Cris Carter and Chris Spielman talk about Carter losing his senior year at Ohio State after taking money from an agent.

Texas A&M's 12th Man won't stand for license tag promotion

Texas A&M's 12th Man brand is too valuable for anyone's back bumper.

Statesman college football countdown: No. 5 TCU Horned Frogs

With new USC regime in place, Kiffin needs to watch his step

Pete Carroll leaving USC controversy in his wake

Letters: Out with the old at USC

Most are happy with the choice of Pat Haden to replace Mike Garrett.

Washington makes a bad call

Ron Franklin discusses new ESPN contract, new Big 12

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Kadji transferring from UF

Point guard Erving Walker is the only remaining member of Florida's 2008 freshman signing class.

MSU star Lucas coming back one step at a time

The black line that stretches up the back of Kalin Lucas’ leg is the only visible evidence of the injury that ended his junior season. "It reminds me of March 21," Lucas said.

Bulls: Jones says college was getting 'boring'

Former USF basketball star Dominique Jones said "it got to a point where college wasn't challenging to me anymore. It was kind of getting boring.''

Coaches told NCAA set to nix Pump Foundation

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Rules intended to speed up games

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee has unanimously approved two new rules intended to speed up the game.

In search, USC baseball reaches to past

The search for the South Carolina baseball team’s new pitching coach isn’t finished, but it appears to involve a pair of names familiar to USC fans.
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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Settlement Sheds Little Light on N.C.A.A. No-Agent Rule

Two years after a college baseball player was suspended for letting an agent close a deal for him, players and coaches are no closer to understanding the rules.

Fake charity tried to cash in on Drew Brees' name, authorities say

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

OL coach Mangurian, Bucs blindsided in '09

A series of unforeseeable events before the season even started doomed the Bucs' offense. Will this year be better?

Broken Bucs: A special report coming Sunday

In The Tampa Tribune, a look at the 1979 team reveals ex-players battling health effects of the game they love.

Tebow a holdout?

Believe it or not, Tim Tebow might actually be a training camp holdout.

Browns’ top pick Haden still not signed

Bryant, Cowboys come to terms

ESPN ombudsman criticizes LeBron James coverage

Paul may want out of New Orleans, but he can't make it happen

Chris Paul mom addresses NBA trade rumor about her son

Orlando Magic top Chris Paul's wish list, report says

Magic should retire jerseys of Penny and Shaq

Timberwolves president, team fined $100,000 total for Michael Beasley drug use comments

Isiah reportedly meets with Knicks

FIU basketball coach Isiah Thomas reportedly has had meetings with New York Knicks officials in the past few days about possible job openings with the organization.

James Anderson signs with San Antonio Spurs

The 20th pick in the June NBA draft was sixth in the nation in scoring at 22.3 points per game last season.

Lakers' Kobe Bryant rehabilitating from knee surgery

Details are unclear, but Bryant is expected to be ready for training camp, where he will join a retooled Lakers roster.

Rays fall to Indians in rain-shortened game

Even Mother Nature helped out Friday as Cleveland continued its dominance over the Rays at Progressive Field, 3-1.

Crawford back in lineup

John Fogerty, the writer of baseball's national anthem, 'Centerfield,' will be welcomed at the Hall on Sunday

Lightning fires Norfolk, goalies coach

Corey Pavin ties Bernhard Langer at Carnoustie

American shoots a second consecutive 69 to share second-round lead at the Senior British Open.

Tiger Woods no longer front-runner

Sales for Tiger Woods PGA Game Plummeting

GamesIndustry.biz reports that U.S. sales for Tiger Woods PGA were down 68 percent compared to last year's game, which was released in the same month.

Floyd Landis again accuses Lance Armstrong of using performance-enhancing drugs

Soccer’s Growth in the U.S. Seems Steady

New France Coach Suspends World Cup Players

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2010 Hall of Fame Announced

2010 Florida State Football Outlook: Linebackers

2010 NCAA Football Preview: Florida State Seminoles

Florida St. Season Odds

Just how bad do you want FSU-OU tickets?

ACC countdown to kickoff

Florida State at Miami

State player countdown: No. 8 at FSU, Derrick Brooks

Linebacker Derrick Brooks was part of Florida State's national championship team in 1993.

Mark Richt doesn’t like how Bobby Bowden was forced out

++High school stars come out for the Jimbo Fisher football camp

Jimbo Fisher Camp Photos

West Orange RT Ashanti McPhee hoping to make recruiting impact

There is one in-state school that stands out to McPhee and that is Florida State.

DE Aaron Lynch just showed up at FSU camp

++Waisome: "The visit was eye opening"

++Coker Makes Return Visit to FSU

Seminole commitment Jacob Coker was in Tallahassee Thursday, visiting the school he committed to last month.

++Florida CB has two in front

Florida State -- it went well, I did good. I talked with Coach Fisher, Coley, and Stoops. They offered me.

++Florida LB getting looks

Dwight Jackson is a talented linebacker prospect from Miami Central High
FSU went alright, they like me and they didn’t offer me but they’re still deciding.

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UP NEXT - SAMFORD:

Phil Steele Names Samford's Evans and Smith to Preseason All-America Team

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FSU BASKETBALL:

1st Place for Rodriguez, Spain

Florida State's Leonor Rodriguez has helped guide Spain to an undefeated record and into first place in the FIBA U20 European Championship Qualifying Round.

Chipola College news

FSU COACH IS SPECIAL GUEST FOR CHIPOLA DINNER/DANCE
Leonard Hamilton, head coach of the Florida State University Men’s Basketball team, will be the special guest for Chipola’s Endless Summer Dinner/Dance, Aug. 21 at the Marianna National Guard Armory.

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Tennis Summer Update

This summer member's of the men's tennis team are competing hard around Tallahassee and the world to prepare for next season.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

No contract talks yet for Patrick Robinson

Posey streaking into Giants lore

Posey drawing rave reviews in San Fran — at the plate, and behind it

POD
Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 2-4 with a double and drove in a run in a 7-4 win over Modesto. Eddy's hitting .366 for the Mavericks.

Others
Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 1-4 with a triple and scored in a 5-2 win over Portland. Mark's hitting .229 on the season.

Jack Rye of the Trenton Thunder (AA Yankees) went 1-4 and drove in a run in a 4-2 loss to Richmond. Jack's hitting .212 with the Thunder.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 1-5 in a 3-1 win over Great Lakes. D'Vo is hitting .241 this season.

Stephen Cardullo of the Missoula Osprey (R D'Backs) went 0-2 in a 2-0 loss to Orem. Stephen's average is .050 on the season.

Notes:
Daniel Davidson of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) is on the 7-Day DL.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
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OTHER FSU NEWS:

'Cradle of Hope' Earns Patent for Florida State University Creators

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ACC FOOTBALL:

Restoring balance in the ACC

Key stretch: Boston College

Key stretch: October.

Swinney considering measures to keep 'runners' out

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t want to take any chances of his players being tempted into improper contact with agents or their so-called runners.

Running back Porzel leaving Maryland

Maryland running back Caleb Porzel is leaving the university and will transfer, an athletic department official confirmed Thursday.

Miami Hurricanes-Notre Dame Fighting Irish renewal offically set

The series set to resume after last playing in 1990

Miami-Notre Dame: Rivalry highlights

State player countdown: No. 8 at Miami, Vinny Testaverde

Former Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy in 1986.

Davis ends his silence on probe

UNC's Davis caught off-guard by NCAA probe

Davis: NCAA will rule quickly

North Carolina football coach Butch Davis broke his public silence on the NCAA investigation into his program on Thursday, telling a banquet audience the NCAA has said it will move quickly in the probe that brought investigators to campus last week.

ACC storylines: How will the NCAA probe affect North Carolina?

O'Brien mum about players

N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien had no further comment Thursday after the Pigskin Preview on the status of four key players who were cited with misdemeanor drug charges in April.

Pack's Wentz a smart fit at center

Sophomore center Camden Wentz said his N.C. State teammates call him a treasure trove of useless facts, so the temptation to test him was great.

Fresh faces: Virginia

UVa gains football commitment

DB recruit drops Terps for Wake Forest

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Meat Of The Matter

What Day 2 of the SEC media days lacked in sizzle, it made up for in steak as teams like Georgia and South Carolina look for quarterback answers.

SEC Media Days: Potent Quotables - amusing soundbites from Day 2

SEC coaches like idea of withholding offers for young prospects

SEC position rankings: Receivers

Slive: Money shouldn't dictate expansion

SEC commissioner won't discuss whether he invited Oklahoma and Texas A&M

Alabama trying to stay focused and hungry after last season's success

UA: Mark Ingram was cleared for trip, not being investigated

2010 SEC Media Days video: Arkansas Razorbacks coach and player interviews

Arkansas could hog spotlight in SEC

While so many want to talk about another Florida-Alabama clash in December for the SEC title, Arkansas could be the darkhorse to make a march to Atlanta this fall.

Petrino likes Arkansas' bye week right where it is: after -- yes, after -- Alabama game

Hogs embrace high hopes

Lofty expectations don't scare Arkansas, Petrino

Cornerback Devin Gaulden verbally commits to Auburn

Report: NCAA investigating multiple Florida trips

Meyer taking a new approach to 2010

Gators' Trattou playing 'real football'

State player countdown: No. 8 at Florida, Wes Chandler

Wide receiver Wes Chandler once held Florida's school record for the most career touchdown catches, with 22.

Q&A with Tampa Catholic Crusader, and Florida commit, Hunter Joyer

Georgia stays quiet about NCAA inquiry

Richt's tumultuous summer

UGA coach saying right things, but cloud still hanging over program in Athens.

Richt on NCAA probe: ‘We’ll see what they gather’

Green: I have 'never' been to Miami

Georgia receiver A.J. Green says he has "never" been to Miami and isn't focused on the NCAA investigation of the Bulldogs.

Richt: UGA has new energy

Biggest question facing the Georgia Bulldogs? Pass

Almost everything is in place for Georgia's offense to be one of the best in the Southeastern Conference. Except for one thing. The starting quarterback has never played in a college game.

Spurrier: No regrets

It's been nine years since Steve Spurrier shocked the college football world by walking away from his head coaching job at Florida. Yet, no matter how it eventually turns out, Spurrier said he won't regret leaving Florida.

Spurrier’s lament: Team is better academically than on field

Steve Spurrier, just another ball coach

Spurrier's sad descent from SEC greatness

No arrested development for South Carolina's Spurrier

Gamecocks coach points to his team's good behavior of late

Spurrier: TE Saunders claims no wrongdoing

South Carolina's Garcia knows pasta, chicken are foods that bind teammates

Coach or comedian? Vandy's Caldwell makes impressive debut

Vandy's interim coach revels in unexpected opportunity

Vanderbilt's Robbie Caldwell 'unknown' but optimistic

Six games to earn some respect

The Big 12 isn't necessarily lacking in respect.
2) Sept. 11: Florida State at Oklahoma

Nebraska wasn't unanimous in North

Huskers' Osborne to attend Big Ten meetings

Big 12 preseason player honors go to Texas A&M Aggies

Booted LB Shirley leaving UCLA for Washington

Four Corners: Should Reggie Bush's Heisman be rescinded?

A pointless exercise

Honest, nothing changes

It’s official: The University of Southern California has declared Reggie Bush to be a non-person.

Key stretch: West Virginia

Three-point stance: Subtle shots at Kiffin

3. Bobby Bowden grew up an Alabama fan.

South Beach club at center of NCAA probe

The NCAA is investigating whether several football players were treated by agents during a soiree at the South Beach club LIV in May.

We need a whole new way of thinking on the agent issue

Pimps? Really, Nick? What are quick-buck coaches?

NCAA should target agents, not schools

A few high-profile arrests and aggressive prosecutions for lawbreakers might give some agents cause for pause

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

What's wrong with college basketball?

In a survey of 20 high-profile coaches, the shadiness of the recruiting trail is exposed

Meet Georgia, local recruiting powerhouse

OSU still cool with LeBron James

So here's an indirect and unlikely consequence of LeBron James' famed departure from the greater Ohio area: What happens to his relationship with the Ohio State Buckeyes?

Matt Painter's handy contract clause

Aztecs add Gonzaga to nonconference sked

Tim Floyd says he'll 'take the high road'

When UTEP coach Tim Floyd last spoke extensively about his dealings with O.J. Mayo and athletic director Mike Garrett, Floyd said working under Garrett in the midst of scandal was so difficult for him that he had to resign.

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Ex-Wildcat Davender accused of promising tickets to Final Four

Already facing sentencing on 19 counts of theft by deception, former University of Kentucky basketball star Ed Davender is accused of taking money for 2010 Final Four tickets he didn't have.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Dolphins set dates, times for 2010 training camp practices

Merling out for season

Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling's terrible summer got worse when it was revealed Thursday that he sustained an Achilles' tendon injury this week and will miss the 2010 season. Last week, Merling was formally charged with assault on his pregnant girlfriend.

Bucs are valuable

The Bucs are the 12th-most valuable sports franchise in the world, according to Forbes.com.

A look at how NBA teams got their team nicknames

Chris Paul to Dallas? Many dominoes would have to fall just right

Magic need to make deal for Chris Paul happen

Wolves' exec: Beasley had 'smoked too much marijuana'

Cleveland's park has been house of horrors for Rays

Starting tonight, Tampa Bay will try to stop a 17-game skid at Progressive Field that dates back to 2005.

8 reasons why these Braves will NOT squander this lead

Rangers auction ordered for Aug. 4; Cuban approved to bid

Mark Cuban now among bad guys in Rangers' sale

Rose's bat auctioned for $158,776

The black Mizuno bat that Pete Rose used to get his final hit has been auctioned for $158,776, less than expected for the 32 ounces of baseball history.

Rare sight: Woods playing out the string in major

Woods keeps focus on golf: 'Great out here today.'

NASCAR is looking to snap out of its attendance and ratings slumps

Andy Schleck wins Tour de France's 17th stage, still trails Alberto Contador for overall lead

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FSU FOOTBALL:

2010 Outlook: Defensive Line

ACC storylines: How will Florida State do during Jimbo Fisher’s first year?

How Jimbo Fisher Plans to Replace Florida State Legend Bobby Bowden

Entering the 2010 season, 10 questions surrounding the Florida State football program: Part II

2010 NCAA Football Preview: Florida State

2010 FSU football preview: Week 7 - Boston College

State player countdown: No. 9 at Florida State, Fred Biletnikoff

Wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff was the first consensus NCAA All-American ever from Florida State.

Bobby Bowden beckons you to the beach on Florida’s gulf coast

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FSU BASKETBALL:

++Mindset different for FSU basketball

Leonard Hamilton knew he had a chance of losing Solomon Alabi.
Before the 2009-2010 season began, the Florida State men's basketball coach understood that his 7-foot-1 center could very well forego his last two seasons of college to enter the NBA Draft.

Michael Frazier, A Future Seminole?

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

Soccer Summer Update

In preparation for the season, many of the current Seminoles have spent their summer vacation fine tuning their skills in leagues across the country. Throughout the summer, Seminoles.com will provide fans an inside look at how the current Seminoles are performing both on and off the field.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Battling Boatman dealt another start

During a game in his junior year at Florida State University, offensive lineman Shannon Boatman lined up for a play and knew something was wrong.

Matt Diaz: Does He Negate Need For Trade Deadline Move?

New trio of talented backstops has arrived

Posey, Santana, Wieters represent next wave of star catchers

POD
Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 2-4 with 2 doubles, and drove in 2 runs in a 4-3 win over Montgomery. Tony's hitting .275 this season.

Honorable Mention
Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 2-5 with a double in a 5-3 loss to Modesto. Eddy's hitting .362 for the Mavericks.

Hunter Davis of the Brockton Rox (Can-Am League) picked up his 7th Save, going a scoreless inning of relief, walking 1 and striking out 1 in a 2-1 win over Pittsfield. Hunter's ERA is 3.21 for the Rox.

Others
Scott Proctor of the Gwinnett Braves (AAA Braves) worked 1.1 innings of relief, allowing 2 runs (earned) on 2 hits, walking 2 and striking out 2 in an 6-1 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Scott's ERA is 9.41 with Gwinnett.

Barret Browning of the Salt Lake Bees (AAA Angels) picked up a Win (1-0), going 2.0 innings of relief, allowing a run (earned) on 2 hits, walked 1 and struck out 2 in a 9-8 win over Fresno in 13 innings. Barett's ERA is 5.40 for the Bees.

Jack Rye of the Trenton Thunder (AA Yankees) went 0-4 in a run in an 8-3 loss to Richmond. Jack's hitting .208 with the Thunder.

Bryan Henry of the Mobile Bay Bears (AA Diamondbacks) worked 5.1 innings (start), allowing 4 runs (earned) on 7 hits, walked 1 and struck out 3 in a 6-5 win over Mississippi. Bryan's ERA is now 3.27 for the season.

Caleb Graham of the Orem Owlz (R Angels) worked 1.2 innings of relief, allowing a pair of runs (earned) on 3 hits, walked 1 and struck out 4 in an 11-5 loss to Helena. Unfortunately, I had missed all of Caleb's appearances this season. He's currently 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA over 12.0 innings, allowing 6 runs on 14 hits, walking 5 and striking out 16.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
chrisnelson@sectionb.com

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

Florida State University Enters into Partnership with Smithfield & Wainwright Appraisal Division

Arbitration Hearings Continue in FSU Lay-Offs

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

QB Parker returning to Clemson; MLB still in plans

Kyle Parker's 'not coming back to lose'

Parker’s passion for football prevails

There was no live television special, no Boys and Girls Club, not even a news conference. Kyle Parker announced his decision with a phone call to Dabo Swinney early Wednesday morning and later in a press release.

Tigers are suddenly favorites

Key stretch: Clemson

Georgia Tech, at Boston College, NC State, at Florida State (Oct. 23-Nov. 13)

Duke QB Renfree eager to take place as an ACC football starter

No NCAA inquiries at Georgia Tech

University of Miami offense has 'no excuses' for not being dominant

These 'Canes have swagger

UM safety Vaughn Telemaque has a warning for opposing QBs, plus notes on receiver LaRon Byrd and running back Damien Berry.

Byrd, Telemaque raising the bar for 2010

Receiver LaRon Byrd and safety Vaughn Telemaque, out-of-state players who have had mixed results at UM, could be on the cusp of breakout seasons.

UM-Notre Dame set for Oct. 6, 2012 in Chicago

Late additions could make UM's 2010 class special

Incoming freshmen Latwan Anderson and Seantrel Henderson add credibility to UM's incoming recruiting class

Can Randy Shannon’s wall keep agents away?

State player countdown: No. 9 at Miami, Jonathan Vilma

Jonathan Vilma totaled 260 tackles during his junior and senior seasons with the Hurricanes.

It's time for Davis to end silence

Butch Davis will face a room full of fans today, all with similar questions on their minds: If not "What did the North Carolina football coach know and when did he know it?" then at least, "What are the implications of the NCAA's investigation for what was shaping up to be the most promising football season in Chapel Hill in a long time?"

N.C. State quarterback gets taste of pro baseball

N.C. State's two-sport star Russell Wilson is pursuing his dream of being a professional baseball player, a dream his father, Harrison Wilson III, had encouraged from a very young age.

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Terps assistant Ranson hopes to tap into Baltimore pipeline

St. Frances graduate wants to bring more players from his hometown to College Park

Jesperson kicks off Bennett's 2011 class

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

At a glance, what's coming back for every SEC football team

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive calls on national strategy to deal with agents

SEC boss won't be slowing down at 70

2010 SEC Media Days video: The Search for SEC Media Guides

SEC MEDIA DAYS: They said it…

SEC Media Days: Day 1 in review

Memorable quotes from SEC Media Days

Agents of misfortune

The first buzz at SEC Media Days on Wednesday originated from Gainesville, of all places. News of Maurkice Pouncey's statement made its way to Hoover on Wednesday morning and quickly spread at SEC Media Days.

Media picks Oklahoma, Nebraska as Big 12 winners

Top 40 of 2005

Whatever happened to Athlon Sports' Top 40 recruits of 2005? We explore where they ended up 10 at a time this week continuing with Nos. 11-20.
14. Callahan Bright • DT • Ardmore, PA • Florida State

Nos. 21-30

21. Antone Smith • RB • Pahokee, FL • Florida State

CONNECTING DOTS: NCAA is tracking agents

Dareus says he's only Alabama player who attended Miami party

Dareus also says he didn't know the party was thrown by an agent.

Bad agents have messed up now: They’ve made Nick Saban mad

2010 SEC Media Days video: Nick Saban compares rogue agents to pimps

2010 SEC Media Days: Alabama Crimson Tide coach and player interviews

Heisman winner focused on getting better at Alabama

Auburn's season-opener gets 6 p.m. kick time

2010 SEC Media Days video: Florida Gators coach and player interviews

Florida Coach Urban Meyer faces more questions about health

Florida coach is unable to keep focus on Gators

Florida football coach Urban Meyer: Health concerns no longer a concern

Maurkice Pouncey denies receiving $100,000 from agent

Gators' Mike Pouncey certain brother took no cash

Urban Meyer, Florida Gators support Maurkice Pouncey

UF receiver Frankie Hammond loses scholarship after DUI plea deal

Urban Meyer cut Frankie Hammond, Jr., but will give him another chance

Minus Hammond, Gators looking for playmakers

Florida-Alabama rivalry is growing

State player countdown: No. 9 at Florida, Dale Van Sickel

Dale Van Sickel was a standout on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball for Florida during the 1920s.

FAU trustees approve $44.6 million loan for football stadium construction

NCAA to make inquiry at UGA

School receives call from college's governing body saying it wants to conduct an 'inquiry.'

2010 SEC Media Days video: Kentucky Wildcats coach and player interviews

Phillips keeping Kentucky on its toes

2010 SEC Media Days: Mississippi State Bulldogs coach and player interviews

Navy to play at Penn State in football in 2012

USF game at Florida set for 12:21 kickoff

Holtz: Roster decisions could be done Monday

Texas A&M's head coaching job ranked in top 20

Texas Tech sets preseason record for football season ticket sales

Heisman Trust: No decision yet on Bush's Heisman

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Spartans' Nix, Green drop weight; Lucas recovering

The Michigan State sophomore forward is on his way to becoming leaner, but Draymond Green won their weight-loss challenge.

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Judge rules in Title IX case: Cheerleading not a sport

University should not have used cheerleading to skirt Title IX

Marshall to investigate agents

N.C. Secretary of State starts agent probe
North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall launched an investigation Wednesday into possible improprieties by sports agents in the state.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

A look at how NFL teams got their nicknames

Is a reality TV show in Ricky Williams' future?

Cowboys move up to second most valuable franchise in world

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to be a contestant on 'Survivor: Nicaragua'

Mavericks' Caron Butler is the Burger King of the NBA

Carlos Arroyo confirms agreement for second season with Miami Heat

Jefferson back with Spurs at a discount

Atonement comes as a relief

Rays 5, Orioles 4
Rafael Soriano and Tampa Bay bounce back from a brutal defeat.

Crawford not changing routine now after injury

Carl Crawford was hit in a very delicate area Tuesday night, but a protective cup is out of the question.

Ralph Houk, former Tigers manager, dies

Former Detroit Tigers manager Ralph Houk has died, according to the Boston Red Sox. He was 90.

Nolan Ryan lobbies for auction of Texas Rangers

Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker returning to booth after heart surgery

Is Tiger Woods just another golfer?

Since his personal problems became public, the perception of Tiger Woods on the golf course has changed dramatically.

Can he catch Jack?

After all of his victories, wouldn't it be a shame if Tiger Woods' lasting memory was how his career was derailed after he hit into a sleaze bunker?

A lot riding on France's decision to fix NASCAR

Brian France's future rests on the success of his next "high-impact change."

Americans hope to break the bank in Monte Carlo

Oliver chases world record in Monaco

Oliver shaved 0.01 second off the American record last week at the Paris Diamond League meet where he clocked 12.89, just 0.02 short of Dayron Robles' world record.

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

2010 Outlook: Offensive Line

With the season at hand, here's a segment-by-segment look at the 2010 Florida State football team moving forward. Next up the offensive line.

Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Florida State senior quarterback Christian Ponder has been selected as one of 112 student-athletes eligible for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which is widely recognized as the most prestigious community service award in college football.

Entering the 2010 season, 10 questions surrounding the Florida State football program: Part I

College Football Preseason Top 25: #19 Florida State

FSU football self-reports six secondary violations

FSU Self-Reports Six Secondary Violations

++FSU football reports violations

Program sites six minor infractions coming in five-month span

The rise and fall of Ed Imeokparia

State player countdown: No. 10 at Florida State, Marvin Jones

Marvin Jones was a tackling machine from his linebacker spot at Florida State.

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FSU's Chris Singleton: 'I take it hard if somebody beats me'

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Battle: Doug Free Vs. Alex Barron

Brooks-DeBartolo high to remain open

A 'Rolle' model extraordinaire

Myron Rolle entered Florida State not knowing how to drive a car.

Diaz leads Braves past Padres

Matt Diaz had three RBI, including a go-ahead two-run HR in the fourth, in Tuesday's win.

Stat of the day: Matt Diaz homers for third straight game

Youthful San Francisco Giants Buster Posey helps level playing field in Los Angeles

Giants' Buster Posey shines behind the plate

Posey proves he belonged all along

Gay vs. Dix over 200m in Monaco

TYSON GAY was narrowly defeated by Walter Dix over 200m in Eugene at the start of the month and the leading US duo go head-to-head again at the Samsung Diamond League meeting in Monaco on July 22.

POD
Elih Villanueva of the Jacksonville Suns (AA Marlins) faced 30 batters, picked up a Win (10-4) and went a complete game in a 3-1 win victory over Birmingham. He allowed just the 1 run on 3 hits, didn't issue a walk and struck out 7 - lowering his ERA to 2.39 on the season.

Honorable Mention
John Gast of the Batavia Muckdogs (SS A Cardinals) worked 3.0 perfect innings of relief and picked up his first professional Win (1-0) in a 1-0 win over Jamestown. John has a 0.00 ERA over 4.0 innings of work.

Others
Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 0-1, walked twice and scored twice in a 9-6 win over Portland. Mark's hitting .229 on the season.

Jack Rye of the Trenton Thunder (AA Yankees) went 1-4 with a triple and drove in a run in a 6-0 win over Richmond. Jack's hitting .227 with the Thunder.

Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 0-2 and scored in a 4-2 win over Montgomery (completed early). Tony's hitting .271 this season.

Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 1-5 with a double, scored, drove in 2 runs and walked in a 17-11 loss to Inland Empire. Eddy's hitting .360 for the Mavericks.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 0-5 in a 4-3 win over Great Lakes. D'Vo is hitting .242 this season.

Stephen Cardullo of the Missoula Osprey (R D'Backs) finally got that first professional hit, going 1-3, walked and scored in an 8-4 win over Ogden. Stephen's average is now at .056 on the season.

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ACC FOOTBALL:

Year of QB in ACC?

In 57 football seasons, the ACC has produced only two consensus first-team All-America quarterbacks: Georgia Tech's Joe Hamilton in 1999 and Florida State's Charlie Ward in 1993.

No word yet from Parker on his future

Ex-Bartram Trail standout Kyle Parker to announce decision

Hurricanes' Harris under consideration for Manning Quarterback Award

UM coach: Twitter 'doesn't interest me'

Randy Shannon has avoided the social media, while other coaches embrace it

State player countdown: No. 10 at Miami, Warren Sapp

Warren Sapp was the national defensive player of the year at Miami in 1994.

Twitter account for UNC?s Marvin Austin shut down since NCAA inquiry

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Power forward for Hokies has illness

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ACC BASEBALL:

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OTHER ACC NEWS:

Hathaway's place in Maryland's AD search

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Gators scandal? It's just business as usual in college football

How more NCAA investigations are coming?

NCAA sending a message as it starts to clean up mess

Agents on notice amid investigations

Question of the day: If you were the NCAA, at which football program would you have the most investigators?

Best, worst of nonconference scheduling

Top 10 1. Florida State:

National championship darkhorses

SEC divisions of power

Five hot SEC topics

SEC commissioner Mike Slive knows league?s off-field troubles will be topic

Powerful Slive still enjoys life atop SEC

Coaches' first-team preseason All-SEC team includes six Alabama players

Third SEC school linked with agents

Report: UA investigating Marcell Dareus as a possible player in wide-ranging agent probe

Counting down to Auburn fall practice

Auburn's Lee Ziemba, Josh Bynes named coaches' All-SEC first team

Gators latest to dance with outdated NCAA rules

Gators' Foley disputes allegation Pouncey took $100,000

The NCAA, Florida Gators and Maurkice Pouncey: What could happen next?

Urban Meyer on his illness and the state of the SEC

Gators get league-high 10 players named to SEC Coaches Preseason All-SEC Team

State player countdown: No. 10 at Florida, Carlos Alvarez

Wide receiver Carlos Alvarez finished his career at Florida as the school record-holder for career receptions and receiving yards.

Florida Preview 2010: Panhandle Recruiting

Nature Coast ATH Ja'Juan Story 100 percent committed to UF

Facility valued as a recruiting tool for FIU football

North Texas picked to finish eighth in Sun Belt

USC puts five on coaches? list

South Carolina placed five players on the coaches? All-SEC preseason teams, which were released Tuesday in advance of this week?s media days in Hoover, Ala.

USF football may hold preseason camp in Vero

Texas football preview: 5 reasons why Longhorns fans should be optimistic

Texas football preview: 5 reasons why Longhorns fans should be concerned

Texas A&M football preview: 5 reasons why Aggies fans should be optimistic

Texas A&M football preview: 5 reasons why Aggies fans should be concerned

Texas Tech football preview: 5 reasons why Red Raiders fans should be optimistic

Texas Tech football preview: 5 reasons why Red Raiders fans should be concerned

USC to send back Reggie Bush's Heisman Trophy

Trojans will also remove all athletic jerseys and murals displayed in recognition of O.J. Mayo and Reggie Bush.

Pat Haden is new USC athletic director

The former Trojan quarterback and academic All-American takes over for Mike Garrett, who held the post for 17 years and is expected to retire.

NCAA violations tarnished the shining successes of Mike Garrett's career at USC

Pete Carroll: 'I'll support' Haden 'in any way'

Mike Garrett leaves tainted legacy at USC

Poll: What grade would you give Mike Garrett's tenure as USC's athletic director?

New Vandy coach Caldwell knows way around Alabama for prospects and barbecue

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Wide-open US training camp begins under Coach K

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Q & A with South Alabama's Mark Calvi

USC's pitching coach search is in gear

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell enters not guilty plea in drug charge

LeMond to testify against Armstrong in doping case

Former Tour de France winner Greg LeMond said he believes evidence against Lance Armstrong will be "overwhelming."

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Stories behind pro sports team names often more interesting than the name itself

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano will face more pressure in his third season

Bucs sign Price to four-year deal

The Bucs made some headway on signing their rookie class by agreeing today to a four-year deal with defensive tackle Brian Price.

Battles to look forward to in Bucs camp

Tim Tebow shoe unveiled by Nike

Favre, as always, is taking his time

High praise for Jones' start with Mavs

Cleveland fans dumping LeBron gear

Miami Heat signs Juwan Howard to bolster power rotation

Matt Barnes might join Toronto Raptors, but deal faces hurdle

Barnes, who started 58 games for Orlando last season, might replace Hedo Turkoglu for second year in a row

Here's why the Barnes-to-Toronto deal is in trouble

Andrew Bynum's knee surgery is set for July 28

Rays bullpen falters in loss to Baltimore

Former Ray Julio Lugo singled in the winning run in the 13th inning as Baltimore beat Tampa Bay 11-10.

Cubs' Piniella to retire at end of season

Piniella had impact on Rays

Sports Legend Revealed: The movie 'Major League' originally had a twist ending

Steve Yzerman draws early raves for work as Tampa Bay Lightning GM

Ilya Kovalchuk says he never thought he'd sign anywhere but New Jersey

Report: NHL rejects Ilya Kovalchuk's 17 year contract

Kim's U.S. Publinx crown half-blind, but not luck

ESPN adds post-race coverage

ESPN plans to offer expanded post-race coverage after the remaining 14 Sprint Cup races that will broadcast this season, beginning with Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the network announced Tuesday.

Tour de France: Lance Armstrong's last stand almost succeeded

U.S. soccer could use a new system for college-age players

For U.S. soccer to flourish, coaches think pro leagues, the national program and the NCAA need to cooperate to provide opportunities beyond the current climate in the college ranks.

July 20, 2010 6:45 AM

ATHLETIC EVENTS CALENDAR

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

2010 Outlook: WRs & TEs

With the season at hand, here's a segment-by-segment look at the 2010 Florida State football team moving forward. Next up the receivers and tight ends.

Jimbo Fisher on "Football Saturdays in the South" video

The 2010 Florida State football season is upon us

State player countdown: No. 12 at Florida State, Greg Allen

Running back Greg Allen ranks second on Florida State;s all-time rushing list.

State player countdown: No. 11 at Florida State, Paul McGowan

Linebacker Paul McGowan ranks fourth on Florida State's all-time list with 446 career tackles.

ACC recruiting: FSU lands top offensive lineman

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FSU BASKETBALL:

FIBA U20 European Update

Florida State's Leonor Rodriguez is currently competing for her home country of Spain at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Liepaja, Latvia.

++FSU women's basketball building on success

It's different now.

No such thing as sleeping in for Plant hoops standout Frazier

More than a dozen Division I programs, including Florida, USF, FSU, UCF, Miami, Michigan and Virginia Tech, have made oral offers.

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FSU BASEBALL:

Baseball Summer Update

Former big-leaguer John Wasdin is new baseball coach at University Christian

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FSU SOCCER/TRACK/GOLF/VOLLEYBALL:

SEMINOLE SOLVERS WEEK TWO

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

++Q&A: Lawrence Dawsey on WR Richard Goodman

Richard Goodman won't fill Vincent Jackson's void in San Diego. However, with a little luck, he could fill the shoes of Kassim Osgood. Goodman is a force on special teams with a strong work ethic and natural leadership abilities.

Seminole-now-Titan Rolle in Sarasota

Cardinals hope help is coming from the left

St. Louis drafted 10 left-handed pitchers this year to try to fill a need.
The Cardinals already have signed eight of the 10 recently drafted lefties, including sixth-round pick John Gast from Florida State for a reported $150,000.

Elih Villanueva throws complete game in Suns' 3-1 victory

POD
Jack Rye of the Trenton Thunder (AA Yankees) went 1-2, scored twice and walked twice in an 8-6 win over Reading. Jack's hitting .243 with the Thunder.

Others
Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 0-3, walked and scored in a 7-3 win over Tacoma. Mark's hitting .231 on the season.

Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 1-5 and drove in a run in an 8-1 win over San Jose. Eddy's hitting .363 for the Mavericks.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 1-5 and had an outfield assist (@ 2nd) in a 6-4 loss to Lansing. D'Vo is hitting .245 this season.

Stephen Cardullo of the Missoula Osprey (R D'Backs) went 0-2 and walked in an 8-6 win over Orem. Still looking for his 1st hit.

'Noles of the Past Minor League Player of the Day - Games of 7/17

POD
Matt Fairel of the Carolina Mudcats (AA Reds) picked up a Win (4-3), going 5.1 innings and allowing 4 Runs (2 earned) on 6 hits, walked 3 and struck out 5 in a 6-5 win over Chattanooga. Matt's ERA in AA is at 5.09.

Others
Scott Proctor of the Gwinnett Braves (AAA Braves) picked up a Loss (2-3), going 0.2 innings and allowing an unearned run on 1 hit, walked 1 and struck out 1 in a 4-3 loss to Buffalo. Scott's ERA is 9.00 with Gwinnett.

Mark Hallberg of the Reno Aces (AAA D'Backs) went 0-2 in a 6-3 win over Tacoma. Mark's hitting .230 on the season.

Jack Rye of the Trenton Thunder (AA Yankees) went 0-3 in a 4-3 win over Reading. Jack's hitting .225 with the Thunder.

Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 1-5 with a double, scored and drove in a run in a 5-4 loss to Montgomery in 14 innings. Tony's hitting .274 this season.

Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 1-4 in a 12-4 loss to Inland Empire. Eddy's hitting .359 for the Mavericks.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 1-3 with a triple and walked twice in a 6-5 loss to Great Lakes. D'Vo is hitting .246 this season.

'Noles of the Past Minor League Player of the Day - Games of 7/18

POD
Eddy Martinez-Esteve of the High Desert Mavericks (High A Mariners) went 2-3 with a double, walked and scored in a 7-6 win over Inland Empire. Eddy's hitting .367 for the Mavericks.

Others
Tony Thomas Jr. of the Tennessee Smokies (AA Cubs) went 1-4 with a triple, scored and drove in a run in a 7-6 loss to Montgomery. Tony's hitting .273 this season.

D'Vontrey Richardson of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A Brewers) went 1-5 in a 10-2 loss to Great Lakes. D'Vo is hitting .245 this season.

Complete 'Noles of the Past - Minor League Player of the Day Standings can be found at SectionB.Com
Chris Nelson
chrisnelson@sectionb.com

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OTHER FSU NEWS:

Two FSU Professors Win Faculty Early Career Development Award

++Former FSU student makes World Series of Poker final table

Former Florida State University student John Dolan earned a spot at the final table in the World Series of Poker, earning a guaranteed $811,823. He will compete in November for the grand prize of $8.94 million.

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACC sleepers

FLORIDA STATE

Clemson recruiting charges to head of '11 class

Dabo Swinney’s third recruiting class is on track to be the best of his short tenure as Clemson’s coach.

Key stretch: Duke

Elon, at Wake Forest, Army, at Maryland (Sept. 4-Oct. 2)

ACC storyline: Expectations are high for Ralph Friedgen at Maryland

With ACC media days set to begin July 25-26 in Greensboro, N.C., we take a look at the five biggest storylines this week.

State player countdown: No. 12 at Miami, Bernie Kosar

Bernie Kosar was the quarterback when Miami won the first of five national football titles in school history.

State player countdown: No. 11 at Miami, Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne was a standout wide receiver at Miami before establishing himself as one of the NFL's best with the Indianapolis Colts.

UM recruit Glenn headed to prep school

Defensive tackle Tavadis Glenn will be playing at Milford Prep this fall, not Miami

UNC players meet today

Stakes high for agents, athletes

Some colleges vet their athletes' complimentary ticket requests to make sure players aren't leaving tickets for sports agents.

Sources: Marvin Austin expected to be suspended by NCAA

Hokies nab DE Alford

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Roy Williams plays mad at Kyrie Irving

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ACC BASEBALL:

Mike Gambino hits Heights again

Mike Gambino, a 1999 graduate of Boston College, has been named baseball coach for the Eagles.

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Let the countdown to 2010 season begin

For the first time since 1976, Bobby Bowden won't be coaching Florida State this coming season.

College football magazines are a great read for summer

2011 BCS Championship Odds - Where Do Florida, FSU, Miami and USF Rank?

BCS director on 'USC effect' in BCS standings

Big Ten media days player list revealed

SEC full of storylines in 2010

SEC story lines entering Media Days

Five of the biggest story lines entering the Southeastern Conference's Media Days, which begin Wednesday in Hoover, Ala.

Get ready for fine whine at SEC Media Days

SEC is Dallas Cowboys of college football; Texas, Oklahoma can derail it

SEC games - No. 1 Florida at Alabama

Tide snags commitment from Ohio OL Ryan Kelly

UA president in favor of continuing to give free Iron Bowl tickets to Alabama legislators

SEC Top 25: No. 1 Mark Ingram

Hoover receiver Jaylon Denson commits to Auburn

Sources: Florida, NCAA probe allegation

UF Sugar Bowl win at risk if NCAA finds violation

A deeper look at Urban Meyer's health

State player countdown: No. 12 at Florida, Lomas Brown

Lomas Brown became a longtime NFL offensive tackle after being taken in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

State player countdown: No. 11 at Florida, Rex Grossman

Rex Grossman placed second in the Heisman Trophy voting as a sophomore, behind Nebraska's Eric Crouch.

Coach Hill agrees to pay cut, extension

Fresno State football coach Pat Hill has agreed to a pay cut and a contract extension with the university.

Did UGA commit violations at Dawg Night?

SEC Top 25: No. 2 A.J. Green

Georgia junior wide receiver

Offensive lineman Jake Fisher commits to Michigan football program

New recruit Jake Fisher believes in Wolverines, Rich Rodriguez

Now is the time for Nebraska questions

Miami DB commits to Gamecocks

Sun Belt coaches predict Troy to finish second in the league behind Middle Tennessee

State player countdown: No. 11 at UCF, Marquette Smith

Running back Marquette Smith thrived at UCF after transferring from Florida State

Jacques Mackeroy clears air; WR says he's a UCF commit

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Old basketball is better than no basketball

Butler guard Mack is ready for spotlight

UConn's Hathaway to chair selection committee

Rising star Bradley Beal could soften blow of Austin Rivers recruitment

Hoops season? It is for USA, er, USF basketball

Texas Tech announces revisions to basketball ticket policies

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OTHER BASEBALL:

Bulls: Two more baseball commitments

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

Merling officially charged

Miami Dolphins defensive end Phillip Merling has been formally charged with felony battery against his pregnant girlfriend stemming from an arrest May 27 in Weston.

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MISC COLLEGE/PRO SPORTS NEWS:

Summer of 10: The top 10 Jaguars in team history

Jaguars can’t count on popular opponents to sell tickets

It's official: Dirk Nowitzki signs his contract with Mavericks

Dwyane Wade issues clarification after 'World Trade' reference

An unfortunate off-the-cuff comment reminds Dwyane Wade what Miami Heat's new world will be like

Miller expecting plenty of open shots with Heat

VIDEO: Michael Jordan wouldn't have made decision LeBron did

Matt Barnes to join the Toronto Raptors

Chris Paul trade enthusiasts will love what Otis Smith said (video)

Redick excited to return to Magic

Rays' Davis continues dominance at Camden

Wade Davis allowed one run over eight innings in another sparkling performance against the Baltimore Orioles.

St. Pete mayor expands options

Rangers' sale gets more complex with angry creditors, Mark Cuban, lawsuit by J.P. Morgan Chase

Venters suspended four games, Cox one, for hitting Fielder

Lightning gets Gagne from Flyers

The Lightning pulled off what could be the trade of the summer on Monday when it acquired left wing Simon Gagne from the Flyers for defenseman Matt Walker and a fourth-round draft pick in 2011.

In this deal, the reward is well worth the risk

Ilya Kovalchuk, NJ agree to 17-year deal

Oosthuizen sticks to schedule

Oosthuizen is pure class - Els

Els 'unbelievably proud' of Oosthuizen

Without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on the leaderboard, ESPN is lost

At the conclusion of the annual winter golf tournament called the Open Championship on Sunday, ESPN commentator Paul Azinger said he sincerely hoped that nobody back home was bored by the final round’s lack of drama.

Lee Westwood isn't alone at being a bridesmaid

Edwards' bump under NASCAR's scrutiny

Chapter one in the Carl Edwards-Brad Keselowski feud resulted in Edwards serving a three-race probation last spring.

Angry Schleck vows revenge after controversial move gives Contador Tour de France lead