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Nolan Smith Wants Another One for Duke, and His Father

DURHAM, N.C. -- As with many athletes, Nolan Smith's celebration of the championship his team won wasn't complete until he had shared the moment with his dad. So Smith, Duke's starting point guard last April in Indianapolis, went to visit him in June. "I got to go to his gravesite in Louisville this summer, after his...

Nolan Smith Hopes to Carry Duke, Father to Another Championship

Nolan Smith has eyes and ears.He knows what's behind him, that Duke hasn't reached the Final Four since 2004. He's also aware what's in front of him, a possible second-round matchup in the NCAA tournament against Louisville. Smith's late father Derek was a nine-year NBA veteran who played on the Cardinals' national...

Miami Dolphins: Can They Do it Again?

Because the NFL season never ends, we present our 2009 Offseason Roadmaps for front offices to navigate through the summerWhen the New York Jets tossed Chad Pennington aside in favor of Brett Favre, the Miami Dolphins were happy to pick up the 32-year-old veteran and put him under center. They were rewarded with a...

49ers Midseason Awards: The Eddies

Every year we indulge ourselves in award shows. From the Oscars to the Espys we just can't turn away. This year I figured why not one more, so I'd like to introduce you to the Eddies, and no these awards have nothing to do with Iron Maiden. This award is honor of the great Eddie DeBartolo Jr., the man who gave us the 49ers...

Five 49ers to Watch Against the Vikings

The 49ers have a shot to win this weekend against the Vikings, but only if there defense shows up. The 49ers can not turn the ball over and be forced to play catchup like they did against the Bears and other teams this season. Here are five 49ers to watch who will have a major impact on the outcome of the game. Alex Smith:...

Derek Smith News From the Web

05/22/12 Former West Midlands police manager Derek Smith admits... Source: Birmingham Mail - Birmingham - West Midlands - UK A FORMER senior police manager who quit the force after allegedly claiming unauthorised expenses for a hotel stay has pleaded guilty to driving while twice over the limit.
05/15/12 London and District Construction Association launches... Source: Daily Commercial News The London and District Construction Association (LDCA) has recognized the best in industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) construction in the region in an inaugural awards program.
05/11/12 Pitt-Bradford ousted from AMCC tourney Source: Olean Times Herald - Olean NY The Pitt-Bradford baseball team was eliminated from the AMCC tournament Thursday with a pair of losses to La Roche and Mount Aloysius.
05/11/12 Sussex Courier published Lifesavers appeal for... Source: This is Sussex - Sussex - UK They are not a substitute for the ambulance crews but, because they are based within the community, they are able to attend the scene of an emergency in a very short time.
05/01/12 Smith to serve up smiles on McHappy Day Source: NHL - Calgary Flames McHappy Day donates $1 from every Big Mac sandwich, Happy Meal, and Hot McCafe beverage sold on May 2nd at all McDonalds locations across Canada.Smith will be on location to support the longest-running national fundraiser which raises funds for Ronald McDonald House charities.