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Lightning interim coach Tocchet turns it up a notch

Nov. 15, 2008
Interim coach Rick Tocchet had players breathing hard during his first practice Saturday, looking to install high-tempo play for the Lightning.
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Huskies to present Sarkisian Monday

SEATTLE, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Southern California offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will be named the next head football coach at Washington at a Monday news conference.

Report: USC assistant to coach Washington

SEATTLE, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- The Seattle Times reported Thursday USC offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian would become the next coach of the Washington Huskies.

Raptors fire Coach Sam Mitchell

TORONTO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Toronto Raptors fired Coach Sam Mitchell Wednesday following the team's 8-9 record starting the 2008-09 season.

Kelly to succeed Bellotti as Oregon coach

EUGENE, Ore., Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Oregon offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will become head football coach whenever Mike Bellotti moves to athletics director, the school said Tuesday.

Towson University fires football coach

TOWSON, Md., Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Gordy Combs, who spent 17 seasons as head football coach at Towson University, was fired Tuesday.

Wyo. reportedly set to name football coach

CASPER, Wyo., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Wyoming was reported ready Monday to name Missouri offensive coordinator Dave Christensen its new head football coach.
Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's new coach

Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's new coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Lane Kiffin, fired by the Oakland Raiders this year after 20 games as head coach, was introduced Monday as the football coach of the Tennessee Volunteers.

ESPN: Kiffin to be Vols' coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Lane Kiffin has reached an agreement to become the next football coach of the University of Tennessee Volunteers, ESPN says.
Yale Coach Siedlecki retires

Yale Coach Siedlecki retires

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Yale football Coach Jack Siedlecki is retiring as coach after 12 seasons to become an assistant athletics director at the university.

NBA: Phoenix 99, Oklahoma City 98

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Matt Barnes made a 3-pointer with 21 seconds left Tuesday to give the Phoenix Suns a 99-98 win that gave Oklahoma City a 12th straight loss.

Baylor returns to Rockies

DENVER, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Don Baylor, Colorado's first manager, returned to the Rockies Monday when he was named hitting coach for the 2009 season.

NBA: New Orleans 109, Okalahoma City 97

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Chris Paul had a triple-double -- 29 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists -- Saturday night to lead the New Orleans Hornets past Oklahoma City 109-97.

Oklahoma City fires Coach P.J. Carlesimo

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City has fired Coach P.J. Carlesimo after a 1-12 start.

NHL: Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 1

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Two goals from Vincent Lecavalier Friday boosted the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory over Nashville.

Wakamatsu to manage Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Oakland Athletics bench coach Don Wakamatsu has been hired to be the manager of the Seattle Mariners.
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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