Wednesday, September 30, 2015

After Unusual Route to Flyers, Dave Hakstol Plots a Radical Ascent

Dave Hakstol, whom Philadelphia hired as head coach directly from the University of North Dakota, said he would get the team, long known for its aggressive play, to adopt a faster pace.


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Court Rules N.C.A.A. ‘Is Not Above Antitrust Laws’

An appeals court panel found that N.C.A.A. rules preventing athletes from making money off television broadcasts and video games that feature the athletes’ likenesses violated antitrust law.


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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Sports of The Times: Misguided Brown Adds to His List of Transgressions

Larry Brown, the men’s basketball coach at Southern Methodist, has run his third big-time college team afoul of the N.C.A.A.


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Larry Brown Suspended and S.M.U. Basketball Sanctioned by N.C.A.A.

The S.M.U. men’s basketball team was barred from postseason play and Brown was suspended for nine games for multiple N.C.A.A. violations.


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Islanders’ Opening Night at Barclays Will Blare Familiar for Fans New and Old

When the Islanders play their first regular-season game at Barclays Center on Oct. 9, fans will find some hallmarks from the team’s time on Long Island and features that highlight its new home.


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