GEM reaches merger agreement with Petty (AP)
Richard Petty's famed No. 43 Dodge was rescued from near ruin Thursday when Gillett Evernham Motorsports agreed to merge with Petty's slumping organization to create a new team.
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Florida, Oklahoma scoreless after 1st (AP)
Two Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks couldn't produce a point in the first quarter of the BCS championship game. Tim Tebow and No. 1 Florida and Sam Bradford and No. 2 Oklahoma were scoreless after the first 15 minutes at Dolphin Stadium on Thursday night. A matchup of two of the three highest scoring teams in the country -- they combined to average 99 points per game -- was controlled by the...
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Browns introduce Mangini as coach (AP)
Introduced for the first time as Cleveland's coach, Eric Mangini stepped to the podium and his football life flashed before him. This is where it all began. "I feel like I should be getting some coffee or picking up some towels or something," he joked. The ballboy returned as the boss. Mangini, fired by the New York Jets after their season finished with a December nosedive, took over the rebuilding...
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Nadal loses, Federer advances in Qatar (AP)
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Qatar Open on Thursday, while Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the tuneup for the Australian Open. Nadal lost to Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4, and Federer saved three set points to defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (6). The Swiss star trailed 5-1 and 6-3 in the tiebreaker, reeling off five straight points to win.
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Source: Smoltz, Red Sox agree to deal (AP)
John Smoltz and Brad Penny are on their way to the Red Sox. Rocco Baldelli was already in Boston, holding up his new jersey. After missing out on Mark Teixeira, the biggest free-agent prize of the offseason, the Red Sox were poised to make a series of smaller deals that would essentially complete their roster.
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Saves leader Hoffman headed to Brewers (AP)
Crank up the AC/DC, Milwaukee: The Brewers have landed career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, solving a shaky closer situation that could have gone into spring training with no clear-cut favorite. Hoffman's agent, Rick Thurman, credited Milwaukee for being "diligent and aggressive" in its pursuit of Hoffman after Brewers players called to recruit him.
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Cubs, OF Bradley wrap up $30M contract (AP)
Milton Bradley's talent is undeniable when he's healthy and that's why the Chicago Cubs gave him a $30 million, three-year contract to be their right fielder and a run producer in the middle of the lineup. It's the other issues that have often overshadowed his on-field accomplishments -- tantrums and angry outbursts throughout a decade-long career with numerous teams.
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BCS officials: Current system legal (AP)
Bowl Championship Series officials believe they're prepared to fend off any legal challenges. With the Utah attorney general investigating the bowl system for a possible antitrust violation, Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner and BCS coordinator John Swofford said the BCS has carefully considered the legality of its format.
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Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...
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Ovechkin picked for East All-Star roster (AP)
Alex Ovechkin finally got his All-Star invitation. Less than a week after Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau called Ovechkin's omission from the Eastern Conference's starting lineup "dumb," the reigning NHL MVP was among 15 players picked Thursday to fill out the roster for the All-Star game on Jan.
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Tournament logistics and calendar and contacts for this non-profit organizer of junior competitions.
http://www.eastcoastvb.org/
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Provides basic news and links for the European Volleyball tournament for Statisticians that is organized each year in another country of Europe.
http://www.evs.is.nl/
Results and press releases for this annual tournament for 6-man teams held in Belgium.
http://www.flanders-volley.be/
Conducts AVPNext sanctioned grass and indoor tournaments and beach/indoor clinics for adults and youth. Located in Southern California.
http://floatserve.com/
Listing of all major tournaments in the Washington, DC area.
http://www.charm.net/~jedi/
Annual charity Grass Doubles tournament to benefit the homeless. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Men's and Women's play on Saturday, Reverse Coed on Sunday.
http://rooftime.net/
Scottish Open Volleyball Tournament
Annual volleyball event located at Bells Sports Centre, Perth, Scotland with 40 outdoor courts and 5 indoor courts. Entry form, rules, maps and historical information.
http://www.sovt.co.uk/
Official web site for this yearly mixed tournament held at the University College Dublin in collaboration with the Volleyball Association of Ireland. Contains registration, rules and practical information.
http://www.ucd.ie/ucdvball/
USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier Schedules
Information on scheduled tournaments, including contacts, for US Junior Nationals.
http://www.usavolleyball.org/Juniors/nat_qual.asp
A volleyball tradition since 1984. Nation's largest girls tournament.
http://www.volleyball-festival.com/
1999 Women's World Volleyball Grand Prix -- Manila Leg
Pictures and compiled articles about the 1999 World Women's Volleyball Grand Prix held in Manila, Philippines. (August 20, 1999)
http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/jordan/855/index.htm