Names In The News
CBS' BILLY PACKER was selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America as the '08 winner of the JAKE WADE AWARD. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made a contribution in the media to the field of intercollegiate athletics (CBS).
BACKING BARACK: Bears coach LOVIE SMITH Wednesday said that he "supported [U.S. Sen.] BARACK OBAMA [D-IL] for president" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 4/4).
BIOVAIL: A judge has ruled former Bank of America stock analyst JERRY TREPPEL can conduct a forensic search of drug maker Biovail Corp. Chair & CEO and Senators Owner EUGENE MELNYK's laptop computer "for deleted e-mails." The ruling permits Treppel to "search for additional electronic evidence that could be relevant to his case." Treppel is suing Biovail for defamation (REUTERS, 4/3).
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Steinbrenner Chats With Fans
During Monday's Home Opener |
THE BOSS: Dozens of friends and fans "chatted with [Yankees Owner GEORGE STEINBRENNER] The Boss as he occupied his customary seat in the luxurious owner's suite" Monday during the Yankees home opener, USA TODAY founder AL NEUHARTH wrote in a column. Steinbrenner "greeted us by our first names and exchanged memories. At 77, he has slowed down physically as most of us do, but he's totally alert mentally despite contrary reports from many in the news media" (USA TODAY, 4/4).
NAMES: Jaguars coach JACK DEL RIO Thursday signed a five-year $23.5M contract, a "day before his 45th birthday." Del Rio was in the final year of a contract that paid him $3M per season (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 4/4). Hockey HOFer GORDIE HOWE was presented a No. 17 Red Wings jersey -- his original number -- and the stat sheet from his NHL debut by NHL Senior VP/Hockey Operations JIM GREGORY during Howe’s 80th birthday party at Joe Louis Arena Sunday (DETROIT NEWS, 4/4).
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