07/24/2008 - Dayton, OH (Cbasketball Betting) - Wright State University signed head men's basketball coach Brad Brownell to a new six-year contract on Thursday, keeping him with the Raiders through the 2013-14 season.
Brownell, the Co-Coach of the Year in the Horizon League last season, is 44-20 in two years with Wright State, including a 21-10 mark last season. In his first year at the helm, Brownell led the Raiders to a 23-10 mark and an NCAA Tournament berth.
"Brad has done an outstanding job in a short period of time," Wright State athletic director Bob Grant said. "His leadership and commitment to Wright State and our student-athletes have led to unparalleled prosperity on the court as well as in the classroom and in the community. His record of success ranks among the top coaches in the nation and I am certainly pleased to have him leading our program and I know our fans feel the same."
In six years as a head coach, the Evansville, Indiana native owns a 127-60 record. Prior to coming to Wright State in March 2006, Brownell spent four years at UNC-Wilmington, amassing an 83-40 mark and leading the Seahawks to a pair of NCAA Tournaments.
<< Broncos' Smith announces retirement
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith
announced his retirement in a Thursday press conference, marking the end of a
12-year career as one of the most consistently productive receivers in the
NFL.
<< Halladay Inn! Jays leave O's feeling blue
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roy Halladay was his usual efficient self on
the hill, allowing just one run through seven innings in Toronto's 7-1 triumph
over the Baltimore Orioles in the finale of their four-game series.
Before Hallada
<< Andersen heads back to Denver
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets signed forward Chris Andersen
to an undisclosed contract Thursday.
The 6-foot-10, 228-pound versatile forward began his career with Denver in the
2001-02 campaign. After spending three seas
<< Liverpool's Leto to join Olympiakos on loan
Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder
Sebastian Leto is set to spend next season out on loan with Greek side
Olympiakos.
The 21-year-old made four appearances for the Reds last season an
Kirilenko advances, second-seeded Srebotnik upset at Slovenia Open >>
Portoroz, Slovenia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Russian Maria Kirilenko
needed little time to advance to the quarterfinals of the $145,000 Banka Koper
Slovenia Open, but second-seeded Katarina Srebotnik wasn't so fortunate on her
home tu
Sabres sign LW Darche >>
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Buffalo Sabres signed left wing Mathieu
Darche on Thursday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Darche, 31, played in 73 games last season with the Tampa Bay Lightning,
posting career highs
Knicks sign free agent Roberson >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Knicks signed free agent guard
Anthony Roberson, the club announced Thursday.
Terms of the pact were not disclosed, although the New York Post reports it is
a two-year deal with the first year
Padres reinstate Bard, recall Hampson, option Carlin and Thatcher >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres reinstated catcher
Josh Bard from the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitcher Justin Hampson
from Triple-A Portland on Thursday.
Bard has been shelved since May 22 with a left
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