Opinion: Rutgers coach Mike Rice has to go now
Even a program which has struggled to win as much as Rutgers men’s basketball has over the past two decades must put integrity above success on the court. If that means firing a head coach in Mike Rice...
View ArticlePlaying the Field: With Mike Rice, Ed Rush, Lakers – follow the money
Mike Rice. Officials. Abuse. Greed. Money. A celebration of basketball! With the Final Four taking place in Atlanta in just a few days, one would think that the sport of basketball is being celebrated....
View ArticleOpinion: Rutgers’ Mike Rice firing is too little, too late
Rice was always known as aggressive, but Rutgers knew much more and did nothing until now.Credit: Getty Images Sorry, Rutgers, but the termination of Rutgers men’s basketball head coach Mike Rice is...
View ArticlePlaying the Field: SNL takes on Rice, Rutgers scandal
“Saturday Night Live” was particularly sports-heavy last night, with a spoof of the Rutgers scandal leading the way. Host Melissa McCarthy (remembered fondly by most from “Bridesmaids,” but by me from...
View Article(UPDATE) Eddie Jordan hired as new coach at Rutgers
Eddie Jordan is probably the most well-known Rutgers basketball alumni.Credit: Getty Images Update: April 18, 12 p.m. After haggling over the length of a contract for a few days, Eddie Jordan is...
View ArticleRutgers will keep Julie Hermann as athletic director
Rutgers will keep Julie Hermann on as athletic director despite past abuse claims.Credit: Getty Images Rutgers University is standing by its new athletic director in the wake of a newspaper report that...
View ArticleTop 10 New York sports storylines of 2013
Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter walk to the mound to remove Mariano Rivera from his final home game at Yankee Stadium.Credit: Reuters It was not a year of championships and trophies for New York City in...
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