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Trouble at Holy Cross?

The following is an AP report on the lawsuit that was recently filed against Holy Cross head coach Bill Gibbons: WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A former player for the Holy Cross women’s basketball team has sued the college and her former coach, saying he was “verbally, emotionally and physically abusive.” The lawsuit filed Tuesday in

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HOT: Waugh resigns – Neal named interim head coach at Xavier

Xavier Director of Athletics Greg Christopher has named Brian Neal interim head coach of Xavier University’s women’s basketball team for the 2013-2014 season. Neal replaces Amy Waugh, head coach since April 2011. Waugh is stepping down after a two-year tenure with the Musketeers. Neal, a third-year assistant with Xavier, will lead the Xavier team for

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BREAKING: Brown resigns at Georgetown

WASHINGTON (AP) Georgetown women’s basketball coach Keith Brown has resigned after an investigation into unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language as alleged by some of his players. Georgetown announced Brown’s resignation Thursday, citing a school policy that stresses the importance of ”providing an environment for student-athletes that is safe, supportive, and founded upon the values of

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HOT: Lindley resigns at Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska Omaha women’s basketball head coach Chance Lindley has stepped down from his position for personal reasons, effective immediately. “Obviously, this is difficult timing given the proximity of the season,” Director of Athletics Trev Alberts said. “Given that challenge and in order to maintain continuity for our students, I have named assistant coach

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HOT: Georgetown’s Brown placed on leave

Georgetown head women’s basketball coach Keith Brown has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation following complaints of unprofessional conduct and inappropriate language. Assistant coach Tim Valentine has been placed on leave as well. Assistant coaches Krystal-Reeves Evans and Kenya Kirkland will coach the team in the interim. In a statement released by the

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HOT: Volunteer State CC head coach fired

Volunteer State Community College women’s head basketball coach Chris Harris has been fired by the school. An apparent violation of NJCAA rules led to his termination. Harris led his team to a 23-5 record and an NJCAA Tournament appearance last season. He had spent the past four seasons at the school compiling an 83-29 record.

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Craighead named head coach at San Jose State

Jamie Craighead brings an up-tempo offense and stifling defense as she accepts the San José State University head women’s basketball coaching position. Spartan Athletics Director Gene Bleymaier made the announcement. “I appreciate the opportunity that (Athletics Director) Gene Bleymaier and (Deputy Director) Marie Tuite have given me,” said Craighead. “After hearing about their vision for

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Daily Dirt – 9/5/13

A couple things that I’ve heard over the past few days… • I can confirm that Dickinson State head coach Caleb Harrison has resigned. He was about to begin his third season at the school. Word on the street is that the New Zealand native is that he had issues with his visa and can

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Bloomfield College Coaches Clinic

Bloomfield College Coaches Clinic *Come see some of the Best Division I and II coaches in the Northeast.* Where – Bloomfield College – Bloomfield, NJ When – Saturday September 14th – 8:30am to 4:30pm Who’s Invited – We welcome coaches and fans from all levels to attend this great event! Cost: $50.00 to attend- Make

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HOT: Gardner signs extension at Mercer

Mercer University Director of Athletics Jim Cole has announced that women’s basketball head coach Susie Gardner will remain in Macon for the foreseeable future after signing a contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. With over 200 Division I wins to her resume, Gardner enters her fourth season at

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