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On November 3, 2009, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing to discuss the NFL StarCaps case and its implications for sports' anti-doping programs. The hearing featured witness testimony from National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, Rob Manfred, Executive
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As the issue of performance-enhancing drug use in professional sports continues to be a pressing concern, the recent court decision in the StarCaps case threatens to undermine the progress made in reducing steroid use by athletes. Professional sports leagues and players' associations have established tougher testing policies and codes
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College football coach Brent Holsclaw has made arrangements for his 4-month-old son, Max, to spend time in the team's office, where he is cared for by Holsclaw or other staff members. This setup has become a normal part of the team's routine, with Holsclaw juggling his
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William A. Lester Sr.'s impressive coaching career spanned over four decades, leaving a lasting impact on his students and community. A devoted coach and father, he was celebrated for his ability to bring out the best in young athletes, regardless of their background or color. His legacy extends
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As Redskins head coach Jim Zorn battles for his job, the fates of over a dozen assistant coaches, including top lieutenant Sherman Smith and secondary coach Jerry Gray, also hang in the balance. The Redskins' coaching staff, under Zorn's leadership, is fighting to turn the season around,
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A special visit by the V.I. Raiders, a Canadian Junior Football League team, to a Grade 6 and 7 class at Ecole Davis Road Elementary School in Ladysmith, British Columbia, helped inspire the young footballers to pursue their athletic dreams. The 10 starting players from the Raiders joined the
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As a young quarterback with a strong college and professional football background, Brian Wrobel knew he had a lot to offer on the field. After two years playing in Europe and stints at NFL training camps, Wrobel decided to trade in his cleats for a coaching whistle. Now, as a
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Coaches in sports have often been known for their fiery tempers and willingness to do whatever it takes to win. However, sometimes that passion can boil over into physical altercations, resulting in injuries to both coaches and players. The incident involving Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and assistant coach Randy
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Mitch Dorr, a Cook County teacher and football coach, had a plan to see his son, Adam, see their idol, Brett Favre, play live. He purchased tickets on eBay for the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers game, expecting them to nearly double in value if Favre joined the Vikings.
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Lake Travis High School's football team has dominated the field, with a 36-game winning streak and two consecutive Class 4A state championships. At the helm is coach Chad Morris, who has taken the team to new heights since his arrival in 2007. However, the team's success
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Gophers football coach Tim Brewster received a letter of admonishment from athletic director Joel Maturi after the University of Minnesota reported three secondary rules violations to the NCAA. According to records obtained by the Star Tribune, the violations were minor and occurred in fall 2007 when Brewster responded to text
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Arkansas State finds itself in a prime position, with back-to-back national TV appearances on the horizon. The Sun Belt Conference program is set to face No. 13 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on ESPN2 this weekend, followed by a conference showdown at Louisiana-Monroe next week, also on ESPN2. Coach Steve Roberts
