More for college athletes: not if, but how

MIAMI (AP) — After decades when paying college athletes was thought to violate the spirit of amateurism, the enormous television revenue generated by sports — football and basketball in particular — and the long hours of work by the players have changed the debate.The head of the NCAA now supports a stipend for athletes to cover costs beyond tuition, books and fees, and both coaches in Monday's BCS...

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Fighting Irish vs Crimson Tide: 2 storied programs try to live up to hype in BCS title game

MIAMI - Sometimes, the buildup to a game can overwhelm what actually happens on the field.Certainly, No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama would have to play nothing less than a classic to live up to all the hype for Monday night's BCS championship.Before either team stepped on the field in balmy South Florida, this was shaping up as one of the most anticipated games in years, a throwback to the era...

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Money for college athletes: not if, but how

MIAMI (AP) — After decades when paying college athletes was thought to violate the spirit of amateurism, the enormous television revenue generated by sports — football and basketball in particular — and the long hours of work by the players have changed the debate.The head of the NCAA now supports a stipend for athletes to cover costs beyond tuition, books and fees, and both coaches in Monday's BCS...

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Will game live up to hype in BCS championship?

MIAMI (AP) — Sometimes, the buildup to a game can overwhelm what actually happens on the field.Certainly, No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama would have to play nothing less than a classic to live up to all the hype for Monday night's BCS championship.Before either team stepped on the field in balmy South Florida, this was shaping up as one of the most anticipated games in years, a throwback to the...

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Lumens.com Introduces Exclusive Pull Wall Sconce by Tech Lighting

Lumens.com exclusively introduces the Pull Wall Sconce by Tech Lighting, a nod to mid-century modern design with 21st century technology.Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) January 08, 2013Lumens.com has introduced the new Pull Wall Sconce by Tech Lighting, a nod to mid-century modern design with 21st century technology. This new product comes from one of the industry’s leaders in modern, innovating decorative...

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2013 NFL Playoffs: AFC & NFC Division Game Tickets On Sale Now at Ticket Process

TicketProcess.com is making a bevy of NFL tickets to the second round of the 2012 playoffs available, including tickets to the 49ers versus Packers game at Candlestick Park this Saturday and the Patriots versus Texans game this upcoming Sunday at Gillette Stadium.(PRWEB) January 08, 2013The announcement will likely drive a large volume of traffic to the online ticket exchange in the upcoming days,...

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The Manhattan Declaration Joins KnockTV’s National Partners Program for Groundbreaking New TV Series SURRENDER THE SECRET

The Manhattan Declaration publicly declares its support of KnockTV’s SURRENDER THE SECRET television series, identifying it as a highly effective way to promote the sanctity of life.Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 08, 2013KnockTV, LLC and the Manhattan Declaration today announced a national partnership agreement to jointly promote and support KnockTV’s new groundbreaking Christian reality TV series SURRENDER...

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African Union chair to meet Harper as Canada mulls support for Mali

OTTAWA - The head of the African Union is set to visit Ottawa this week.Thomas Boni Yayi's meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper could bring a request for Canadian troops to be involved in an international mission in Mali.The United Nations Security Council backed a proposal in December to send an African-led force of 3,300 soldiers into the country.But the resolution also called for broader...

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Egypt appoints 10 new ministers, including finance chief, ahead of fresh talks with IMF

CAIRO - Egypt swore in 10 new ministers on Sunday in a Cabinet shake-up aimed at improving the government's handling of the country's ailing economy ahead of talks this week with the International Monetary Fund over a badly needed $4.8 billion loan.The reshuffle, which President Mohammed Morsi had promised in response to public anger over Egypt's economic malaise, affected two key ministries, the...

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Fighting Irish vs Crimson Tide: 2 storied programs try to live up to hype in BCS title game

MIAMI - Sometimes, the buildup to a game can overwhelm what actually happens on the field.Certainly, No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Alabama would have to play nothing less than a classic to live up to all the hype for Monday night's BCS championship.Before either team stepped on the field in balmy South Florida, this was shaping up as one of the most anticipated games in years, a throwback to the era...

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