NCAA president Brand has pancreatic cancer
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NCAA president Myles Brand said yesterday that he has pancreatic cancer and his long-term prognosis is "not good." Brand, 66, has led the governing body of college sports since 2003. He disclosed his condition in a written statement to colleagues on the final day of the NCAA convention in Oxon Hill, which he was unable to attend. He said he learned of the diagnosis "very recently." "I have pancreatic cancer," the statement said. "The long-term prognosis is not good. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy, and I am receiving excellent care. I will know in the next several months the success of this treatment." NCAA vice president Wally Renfro delivered the state-of-the-NCAA speech in Brand's place Thursday, although Renfro insisted Brand would remain in charge of the organization with no change in duties.
NCAA convention: : The NCAA will be keeping score on how seriously a coach takes graduation. The organization said it will move ahead with plans to create an Academic Progress Report for coaches, one that could be posted on the Internet for all to see by summer 2010. The NCAA already has an APR for schools, and the same formula would be used for the coaches' APR.
Football: : Marlon Lucky rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown, and the East defense stopped the West three times inside the 10-yard line to secure a 24-19 win in the East-West Shrine Game in Houston. ... Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin hired former St. Louis Rams offensive line coach Jim Chaney as his offensive coordinator.
Baseball: : Texas suspended coach Augie Garrido indefinitely with pay after he was arrested early yesterday in Austin on suspicion of drunken driving. Garrido is the NCAA's career leader with 1,668 victories.
Report: Hamels, Phillies agree on three-year deal
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Cole Hamels has agreed to a three-year, $20.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, three people familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. Hamels and the Phillies avoid a potentially messy arbitration hearing with the deal. Hamels was the Most Valuable Player of Philadelphia's World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and the National League Championship Series. Hamels went 14-10 with a 3.09 ERA during the regular season.
Nowitzki scores 39; Dallas ends 4-game skid
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