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  • September 2008

    • SEC Chair Cox Fiddled as US Markets Burned

      Bloomberg  |  Sep 22, 08 3:22 PM CDT

      SEC Chair Cox Fiddled as US Markets Burned

      (Newser) - With US markets in upheaval, the head of the watchdog Securities and Exchange Commission was preoccupied with a new technology for corporate filing, Bloomberg reports. Christopher Cox’s inaction has provoked bipartisan criticism: McCain adviser Carly Fiorina said he has been “asleep at the switch,” while Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd has ordered a probe into the drastic drop in SEC enforcement under Cox’s watch. More »

  • August 2008

    • Investors, Companies Benefit by Accounting Switch: SEC

      Wall Street Journal  |  Aug 28, 08 9:50 AM CDT

      Investors, Companies Benefit by Accounting Switch: SEC

      (Newser) - The Securities and Exchange Commission sees a smoother ride for American companies, and investors, in its plan for the US to adopt international accounting standards, the Wall Street Journal reports—though the shift would be an expensive, “massive effort,” some say, requiring new training from business schools on up. Critics worry the international standards aren’t as precise and may cause confusion during the transition. More »

    • Georgia Tops Preseason AP Poll

      Associated Press  |  Aug 16, 08 3:37 PM CDT

      Georgia Tops Preseason AP Poll

      (Newser) - Georgia is the top Bulldog in the AP’s preseason poll, beating out Ohio State for the leading spot. The Bulldogs wowed voters with their 41-10 thumping of Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl, after finishing the year with seven straight victories. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, disappointed in the championship game for the second straight year, but have 20 starters returning. More »

  • April 2008

    • Lady Vols Win Back-to-Back Championships

      The Tennessean  |  Apr 8, 08 11:56 PM CDT

      Lady Vols Win Back-to-Back Championships

      (Newser) - Tennessee’s 64-48 victory over Stanford in the national championship game was won in an unusual way for the Lady Vols: they did it with defense. Coach Pat Summit employed a press to slow down the Cardinal’s potent offense and bring back-to-back titles to Tennessee, according to the Tennessean . It is the second time the Lady Vols have repeated as champions. More »

    • Injured Parker Leads Lady Vols to Final Four

      Associated Press  |  Apr 1, 08 11:24 PM CDT

      Injured Parker Leads Lady Vols to Final Four

      (Newser) - Candace Parker dislocated her left shoulder but was able to return to the game and lead Tennessee into the women’s Final Four with a 53-45 victory over Texas A&M. Parker left the game twice in the first half because of the injury, but returned midway through the second and helped the Lady Vols overcome a deficit, reports the Associated Press. More »

    • LSU Makes It Five Straight Final Fours

      Associated Press  |  Apr 1, 08 12:16 AM CDT

      LSU Makes It Five Straight Final Fours

      (Newser) - The LSU Lady Tigers reached their fifth consecutive Final Four by ousting top-seeded North Carolina 56-50 in the women’s NCAA tournament. Sylvia Fowles led LSU with 21 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked and was also named most outstanding player of the New Orleans regional. The loss snaps the Tar Heels’ 16-game winning streak, reports the Associated Press. More »

  • March 2008

    • LSU Smothers OSU to Reach Regional Final

      Associated Press  |  Mar 29, 08 6:06 PM CDT

      LSU Smothers OSU to Reach Regional Final

      (Newser) - LSU had a fairly easy tuneup for North Carolina in the regional semifinals, as the Lady Tigers cruised by Oklahoma State 67-52 today, reports the Associated Press. Erica White led Louisiana State with 18 points, and three other teammates scored in double figures. LSU held the Cowgirls to 15% shooting in the first half and forced 13 turnovers. More »

    • Louisville Derails Tennessee Train

      Associated Press  |  Mar 28, 08 1:16 AM CDT

      Louisville Derails Tennessee Train

      (Newser) - Rick Pitino improved to 8-0 in regional semifinals and has Louisville one win away from the Final Four after a 79-60 win over Tennessee last night, reports the Associated Press. Pitino mixed up his defenses throughout the game to shut down the high-powered offense of the No. 2-seeded Volunteers. The Cardinals jumped out to a 24-8 lead early, then held off repeated Tennessee comeback attempts late. More »

    • Summitt Gets 100th NCAA Tourney Victory

      Associated Press  |  Mar 25, 08 11:59 PM CDT

      Summitt Gets 100th NCAA Tourney Victory

      (Newser) - The Tennessee Lady Vols beat Purdue 78-52 to move onto the regional semifinals and give coach Pat Summitt her 100th career win in the NCAA tournament. She's the first coach, men’s or women’s, to reach that milestone. Top-seeded Tennessee will face either Oklahoma or Notre Dame in the Sweet Sixteen in Oklahoma City, reports to the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the women’s tournament: More »

    • UNC Makes It Look Easy —Again

      Associated Press  |  Mar 23, 08 8:59 PM CDT

      UNC Makes It Look Easy —Again

      (Newser) - There’s little question why North Carolina was ranked the No. 1 seed overall in the NCAA tournament:  in their first two games they’ve outscored their opponents 221-150, looking more like an NBA team than a college one. Today’s victim was 9th-seeded Arkansas, which lost to the Tar Heels 108-77. Wayne Ellington was UNC’s high scorer of the day with 20 points. More »

    • Memphis Plays It Tough in Beating Miss. St.

      Associated Press  |  Mar 23, 08 8:46 PM CDT

      Memphis Plays It Tough in Beating Miss. St.

      (Newser) - Memphis eked past Mississippi State 77-74 today in what had been expected, and turned out to be, a rough and tumble game. Leading the bumping bodies was the Tigers' Joey Dorsey who had 13 points, 12 rebounds, six blocked shots and altered several others with solid defense, reports AP. Memphis stars Derrick Rose and Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 17 points apiece. More »

    • No. 2 seed Tennessee Tops Butler in OT

      Indianapolis Star  |  Mar 23, 08 8:00 PM CDT

      No. 2 seed Tennessee Tops Butler in OT

      (Newser) - Butler answered all but one of Tennessee's runs in their second round NCAA tournament matchup today. Unfortunately for the Horizon League champs (30-4), they couldn't match the Vols in overtime, and fell 76-71. Wayne Chism led Tennessee with 16 points, while Tyler Smith had 15 and JaJuan Smith 11, reports the Indianapolis Star . Senior A.J. Graves led Butler with 21. More »

    • No. 8 Georgia Women Rally to Knock off Iowa

      Associated Press  |  Mar 23, 08 7:22 PM CDT

      No. 8 Georgia Women Rally to Knock off Iowa

      (Newser) - Ashley Houts scored her