Mort's Report

A Tribute to UCLA Coach John Wooden

June 5th, 2010 morts_report No comments

2010 FIBA World Championship: Serbia knocks out defending champion Spain 09/08/2010
Serbia knocked defending champ Spain out of the world championship Wednesday when Milos Teodosic made a long 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory. […]
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NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith still feels lockout likely in 2011 09/08/2010
On the eve of the 2010 NFL season, the head of the players' union reiterated his belief that the league is headed for a lockout in 2011. […]
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Mike Krzyzewski fired up by Russian coach's comments on 1972 USA-USSR game 09/08/2010
Clearly perturbed by Russia coach David Blatt's comment that the Soviet Union was the rightful winner of the gold-medal game at the 1972 Munich Olympics, coach Mike Krzyzewski launched his own counterattack Wednesday. […]
Chris Sheridan
Georgia Bulldogs' A.J. Green ineligible for three more games 09/08/2010
Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green has been declared ineligible for three more games for NCAA violations stemming from his acceptance of benefits from an agent. […]
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Report: Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter took cash, benefits from team in Turkey 09/08/2010
The general manager of a Turkish basketball team tells The New York Times that Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for the professional club. […]
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Connecticut files response to NCAA allegations of recruiting violations 09/07/2010
Connecticut says it has filed a response to NCAA allegations of major recruiting violations in its men's basketball program but won't make it public this week. […]
Associated Press
Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins retires year early 09/07/2010
Embattled Kansas athletic director Lew Perkins has retired, a year before he planned to step down. […]
Associated Press
Judge dismisses emergency protective order against Oklahoma State forward Matt Pilgrim 09/07/2010
A judge has dismissed an emergency protective order issued against Oklahoma State forward Matt Pilgrim after a woman accused him of rape. […]
Associated Press

2010 FIBA World Championship: Serbia knocks out defending champion Spain 09/08/2010
Serbia knocked defending champ Spain out of the world championship Wednesday when Milos Teodosic made a long 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory. […]
ESPN.com news services
Mike Krzyzewski fired up by Russian coach's comments on 1972 USA-USSR game 09/08/2010
Clearly perturbed by Russia coach David Blatt's comment that the Soviet Union was the rightful winner of the gold medal game at the 1972 Munich Olympics, coach Mike Krzyzewski launched his own counterattack Wednesday. […]
Chris Sheridan
New Jersey Nets waive forward Sean May 09/07/2010
The New Jersey Nets have waived forward Sean May. […]
Associated Press
Chicago Bulls invited John Lucas III to training camp, according to sources 09/05/2010
The Chicago Bulls have invited guard John Lucas III to training camp with a partially guaranteed one-year contract, according to sources close to the situation. […]
Marc Stein

Swisher walk-off HR vs. O's ends Yanks' skid 09/08/2010
Nick Swisher hit a two-run, walk-off homer to lift the Yankees past the Orioles on Wednesday. […]
Associated Press
Source: Chicago Cubs to interview Ryne Sandberg within 10 days 09/08/2010
Source: The Chicago Cubs will interview Ryne Sandberg in the next 10 days. […]
Bruce Levine
New York Yankees to skip Phil Hughes' start due to innings limit 09/08/2010
The Yankees will skip Phil Hughes' next start due to an innings limit they put on their young pitcher. […]
Wallace Matthews
Trevor Hoffman of Milwaukee Brewers earns unprecedented 600th save 09/08/2010
Trevor Hoffman added another milestone to his illustrious career, earning his 600th save by closing out the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. […]
Associated Press

Marvin Lewis: Chad Ochocinco's Twitter 'bunch of nonsense' 09/08/2010
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says he doesn't follow Chad Ochocinco's comments on his Twitter account because "it's just a bunch of nonsense." […]
Associated Press
Ryan Mathews of San Diego Chargers following, not replacing LaDainian Tomlinson 09/08/2010
Ryan Mathews wants to be clear -- he's following LaDainian Tomlinson, not replacing the great running back with the San Diego Chargers. […]
Associated Press
Reggie Bush says whether he's stripped of Heisman Trophy is out of his hands 09/08/2010
Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman Trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself. […]
Associated Press
Mike Shanahan: Albert Haynesworth will be Washington Redskin Sunday 09/08/2010
Mike Shanahan says Albert Haynesworth will be with the Washington Redskins when they open the season Sunday. […]
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