Category: New College Sports

Eight new Maine Sports Hall inductees shared love of the game

BANGOR, Maine — They all may have done it in their own way, but for the same reasons. The eight new members of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame were chosen not only for their numerous athletic accolades compiled over the years in their respective sports, but most importantly for their love of the game. ...Read More

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College Sports: Stabilizing roster the priority for new Binghamton U. men's basketball coach

VESTAL — Binghamton University Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott has reportedly interviewed at least two candidates to replace Mark Macon as the men’s basketball coach. The Trenton Times reported Thursday night that Elliott had targeted current Rider University coach Tommy Dempsey, who was expected to be on the BU campus Friday. Rider Director of Athletics ...Read More

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‘Call Me Maybe’ lip-sync craze hits college sports teams

Being a college athlete often means spending hours on the road in a bus or van, heading to or from games at far-flung schools. And what do these students do to kill time? Apparently, learn all the words to Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song, “Call Me Maybe,” choreograph a dance and then film a lip-sync ...Read More

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Head impacts in contact sports may reduce learning in college athletes

ScienceDaily (May 16, 2012) — A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college athletes’ ability to acquire new information. The research is published in the May 16, 2012, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study ...Read More

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Study finds head impacts in contact sports may reduce learning in college athletes

Public release date: 16-May-2012[ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Rachel Serokarseroka@aan.com651-695-2738American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS � A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college athletes’ ability to acquire new information. The research is published in the May 16, 2012, online issue of ...Read More

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Contact sports may reduce learning in some college athletes, study finds

AP The effect that concussions and head injuries have on athletes has been a rising concern in the past few years.  But does simply playing a contact sport have lasting repercussions on memory and cognition? A new study published in the American Academy of Neurology has revealed that impacts to the head during contact sports ...Read More

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College looks into new Springdale site

Stay InformedKnow more about what’s going on in the world, in Arkansas and in your own neighborhood. Save MoneyThousands of dollars in savings every day with deals from our local advertisers, Arkansas’ largest classifieds section and our huge Sunday coupon package. Be EntertainedFrom movies and arts to sports and things to do on the weekend, ...Read More

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College pitcher Chris Gilmore wins $1 million in MLB 2K12 ‘Perfect Club’ challenge

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InBrief Local Sports: High School, College and Auto Racing

HIGH SCHOOL • Wheeler’s Ashley Iorio and Stonington’s Amy Manning were the two local female recipients of the Scholar-Athlete Program award. One male and one female student from each school in the CIAC are honored with this award annually. Honorees given this award for have demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and on the athletic ...Read More

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New Jersey’s 5 Best Sports Bars

 Here are our picks for New Jersey’s best sports bars, ideal for NHL playoff action.  By Emily Tamburri. Sharky’s Wings & Raw Bar 545 Highland AveClifton, NJ 07011(973) 473-0713facebook.com/pages/Sharkys-Wings-Raw-Bar/ Top notch beer selection and daily happy hours make this sports bar one of Jersey’s best. Sharky’s has a full bar with a wide variety of ...Read More

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