By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON — Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari is known for his ability to recruit and coach, but also has a reputation for creativity. When Calipari approached WKYT Channel 27 general manager Wayne Martin about the possibility of a telethon to benefit victims of an earthquake in Haiti more than two years ago, Martin …
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Apr 25
New athletics director inspires Tubby Smith
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As Virginia Commonwealth’s athletic director, Norwood Teague helped raise money for a new $10 million practice facility, saw the Rams reach the Final Four for the first time in program history and persuaded sought-after coach Shaka Smart to stay put. That’s a lot of success at a mid-major school, or any place …
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