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URI introduces Rizzi as new football coach

4:20 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Returning to the scene of his All-American career, Darren Rizzi took over today as head coach of the University of Rhode Island football program. Rizzi signed a five-year contract at a base salary of $160,000. He succeeds Tim Stowers, who......

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Yankees traveling secretary pleads guilty to lying on taxes

2:59 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - New York Yankees traveling secretary David Szen pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to filing a false tax return and admitted he failed to report more than $50,000 in tips from players and coaches. Authorities......

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Congress to hold hearings on steroid use

2:57 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress announced plans Tuesday to review the use of performance-enhancing drugs, with star-studded hearings scheduled next month and legislation to limit access to steroids and growth hormones. Two House panels are planning mid-January hearings featuring former Sen.......

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College hoops chat transcript

2:00 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Kevin McNamara took questions from projo.com readers today from noon to 1. Click below to read the questions and Kevin's responses.......

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Projo PatsTalk with Shalise Manza Young

12:27 PM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Mike McDermott    Email

Shalise Manza Young and Mike McDermott discuss the Patriots' win over the Jets and look ahead to potential playoff foes. Click the play button below to listen and watch. Here are some excerpts from Shalise's comments: On the defensive line:......

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Download today's Sports cover

8:01 AM Tue, Dec 18, 2007 | Permalink | Write a comment
By Rich Lee    Email

Read how Patriots' defensive lineman Richard Seymour is returning to top form as the team closes in on an undefeated season with another Super Bowl win as the ultimate goal. Also, URI might be leaning towards one of its own......

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