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This weekend, Jazz in the Gardens returns to showcase acclaimed headliners and lesser known home-grown talent. In its fifth year, the outdoor concert at Sun Life Stadium is a source of pride for Miami Gardens -- a city that has long tried to disassociate itself from naysayers who doubted Florida's largest black municipality would succeed. Hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner, this year's lineup includes Mary J. Blige, John Legend, Melanie Fiona, Teena Marie, Robin Thicke, David Sanborn, Boys II Men,  

Livingstone College News ServiceDon't expect anyone to roll a perfect score Saturday when Livingstone College faculty, staff and students bowl at Woodleaf Lanes. Do expect everyone to have fun while raising money for The United Negro College Fund. "The Bowl-A-Thon is that event in which we invite our donors, faculty, staff, students and friends to a day of fun-filled fundraising that allows us to raise those much-needed dollars for UNCF," said Deborah Johnson, UNCF Director. "Usually 75 to 100 people

The Bowl-A-Thon is that event in which we invite our donors, faculty, staff, students and friends to a day of fun-filled fundraising that allows us to raise those much-needed dollars for UNCF   -Deborah Johnson

 

There's still time to sign a team up for this year's Bowl for Kid's Sake to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Pictou County. So far, response to this year's Bowl for Kid's Sake has been good, with many businesses offering to sponsor a lane or donate prizes if they're unable to enter a team. Nearly 175 teams have registered, and there is still room for about 25 more teams.

We’re hoping we get there, but we’re kind of at a stalemate right now   -Grant Walsh

 

The Tulane Green Wave's 2010 football schedule includes dates against seven bowl teams from the 2009 campaign, seven home contests at the Louisiana Superdome and dates with Southeastern Conference and Big East opponents, as the schedule was announced today by TU Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. "We're pleased to announce the 2010 schedule that includes seven home games for our Green Wave fans," Tulane Director of Athletics Rick Dickson said. "We are also pleased with the starting of another Northeast

I feel that it is a very challenging, but fair schedule   -Bob Toledo

 

Ever since Utah kicked down the door to college football's VIP room six years ago, the non-automatic qualifiers (né mid-majors) have been steadily building toward the ultimate playing-field leveler: a spot in the national title game. Boise State staged a legendary upset over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. Utah topped former No. 1 Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Last season, two non-AQ teams lifted the velvet ropes, as Boise met TCU in the Fiesta.  

The players were twin brothers named Robert and Harry Beaube who played at Emma Samsom in Gadsden, Al. They had led their team to a state championship. Now $500 doesn't sound like very much money in today's dollars, but in 1955, $500 would be worth $4,043 in today's dollars, so this was a serious accusation. One week later, Auburn was fined $2000 ($16,175 in 2010 dollars) by then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore in what amounted to a slap on the wrist.  

The Bruins made great strides during the offseason in bolstering talent on both sides of the ball. However, UCLA faces a series of tests this upcoming year that will dictate whether they deserve to be mentioned in the conversation of 2010 Rose Bowl contenders. In order for UCLA to win the Pac 10 conference, it will need to avoid injuries and subpar performances from its quarterbacks, demand a more cohesive performance from its offensive line, and not give up big plays on defense and special teams.  

McLean-based Capital One Financial Corp. is betting big on college sports, signing a multi-year marketing deal with the NCAA. Capital One did not disclose financial terms of the partnership, but its deal with CBS Sports makes it an "NCAA Official Corporate Champion," the highest marketing partnership offered by the NCAA. There are only two other companies – AT&T and Coca Cola – with partnerships at that level.  

When I went out last Friday, I expected to grab a few drinks, and call it an early night. But that didn't exactly happen. Instead I got into your typical bar room argument, albeit a civil one, and went home confused, prompting me to write this column.  

Organizers with an annual Boys and Girls Club fundraiser are hoping this year's event will be another big success. The annual Bowl for Kids is set for March 27 at Western Lanes in Wetaskiwin. Boys and Girls Club, and Wetaskiwin Big Brothers and Big Sisters fundraising and event co-ordinator Debbie Pearson said pledge sheets have gone out and teams are being registered.