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Hall of Fame college hoops coach Newell dies at 93

Nov. 17, 2008
Hall of Fame basketball coach Pete Newell has died at age 93.
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New Mexico Coach Rocky Long quitting post ... Blues center McDonald out eight weeks ... Hall of Famer Pete Newell dies at 93 ... Bucs running back likely out for season ... Sports news from United Press International.

Hall of Famer Pete Newell dies at 93

BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Basketball Hall of Fame member Pete Newell, who coached an NIT champion, NCAA champion and Olympic champion, died Monday at 93.

NHL: Toronto 6, Montreal 3

TORONTO, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Left wing Niklas Hagman scored two power-play goals Saturday night, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs roll to a 6-3 win against the Montreal Canadiens.

Skateboard, stick in Toy Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, N.Y., announced it has inducted the skateboard, the baby doll and one surprise plaything -- a stick.

Officials boost NASCAR Hall of Fame budget

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The Charlotte City Council agreed to increase the budget for the NASCAR Hall of Fame by $32 million.
Metallica, Run-DMC get Rock Hall nods

Metallica, Run-DMC get Rock Hall nods

CLEVELAND, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Metallica, Run-DMC and the Stooges are among the acts nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year in Cleveland, it was announced.

CFL legend Ron Lancaster dies at age 69

HAMILTON, Ontario, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Ron Lancaster, who led Saskatchewan to the Grey Cup title, coached two cup winners and was enshrined in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, has died at 69.

Torre, Santo, Wills make Hall of Fame bid

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Former MVP and current Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Joe Torre is among 10 retired players making a bid this year for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Coaching pioneer Haskins dies at 78

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame Coach Don Haskins, who guided Texas Western College to the 1966 NCAA basketball title, died Sunday, the El Paso (Texas) Times reported. He was 78.
Knicks acquire another Patrick Ewing

Knicks acquire another Patrick Ewing

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Patrick Ewing Jr. has been acquired by the New York Knicks, the team his father played for in his Hall of Fame career.
Hayes, Humphrey on hall nomination list

Hayes, Humphrey on hall nomination list

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Bob Hayes and defensive lineman Claude Humphrey have been selected 2009 senior nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Granato leads hockey hall of fame list

COLORADO SPRINGS, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Cammi Granato, who helped the U.S. women to the 1998 Olympic gold medal, will be the first woman inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Racing replaces J.J. Yeley

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame Racing announced Wednesday that driver J.J. Yeley will be replaced by Brad Coleman in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch