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NCAA investigating Tennessee Volunteers recruiting practices, use of 'hostesses'

Dec. 9, 2009
The NCAA is probing Tennessee's football recruiting practices, according to several prep prospects, their family members and high school administrators, The New York Times reported.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Ramar Smith led the way with 19 points Wednesday, boosting second-ranked Tennessee to an 89-70 victory over Auburn.

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler