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Continued from main ESPN Radio AM 1160 Martinsville, VA page. Gus Johnson leaving CBS for FOX's Pac-12 lead announcer role. [May 11, 2011] Gus Johnson, who has developed a cult-like following for the emotion he has brought to broadcasting March Madness and the NFL, is leaving for FOX Sports. Johnson will serve as the lead play-by-play voice of FOX Sports Pac-12 football and basketball broadcasts and his other duties will begin in the fall of 2011 (Photo/Article: FoxSports.com). North Wilkesboro on the ropes again. [May 10, 2011] Two years ago, the famous North Wilkesboro Speedway was reopened for limited racing, as it had been shuttered up for over 14 years. Unfortunately, as FrontStretch.com reports, the track will return to its dormant state due to the difficulty financing racing operations (Photo: Flickr.com) Pockrass: Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick should not be suspended for fight after Southern 500. [May 9, 2011] Yet again, infamous NASCAR "bad boys" Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick have been involved in fights. The two went toe-to-toe after a last lap wreck in Saturday's Southern 500 at Darlington. Bob Pockrass, NASCAR columnist for SceneDaily.com and friend of ESPN Southside, examines why neither should be suspened (Photo: SceneDaily.com). Parrish: Maryland Terrapins eyeing Zona's Miller. [May 7, 2011] After 22 seasons coaching his alma mater, Gary Williams announced his retirement from the University of Maryland on Friday. Now, the Terrapins must move forward with their men's basketball program and are eying Arizona's Sean Miller as the successor to Williams (Photo: TusconCitizen.com; Article: WashingtonPost.com). Stanley's Town! [May 5, 2011] Stanleytown takes pride in being its own town. Now Stanleytown can rejoice as it has a new mascot who would love to find a home in his name-saked town! Gary Williams to retire. [May 4, 2011] Gary Williams, who piloted Maryland's basketball program for 22 seasons and captured one national championship, is hanging up his dry-erase board. The Terrapins legend cited that, at 66 years of age, "it's the right time" to walk away from the game (Article: ACCSports.com). Digesting the split between Wilson and State. [May 4, 2011] The news leaked Friday to the press that NC State and quarterback Russell Wilson were parting ways. Many Wolfpack fans have taken up sides with either State or Wilson. Now, after days to digest, ACCSports.com columnist Jim Young has a chance to give an expert's opinion (Photo: ACCSports.com). The rich get richer in NCAA Sports. [May 3, 2011] According to multiple reports, the Pac-10 (which is to become the Pac-12 this summer) has agreed to a new contract with Fox and ESPN to broadcast the sports of its 12 schools. The partnership is the highest paying (between TV networks and College conferences) in the NCAA (Photo/Article: SI.com). Osama Bin Laden is taking the eternal dirt-nap! [May 2, 2011] 10 years after the most gruesome terrorist attack ever, U.S. President Barack Obama has confirmed that US forces have killed the mastermind of the September 11, 2011 attacks: Osama Bin Laden (Photo: us-flag.net; Article: WSJ.com). Can we build it? Yes we Cam! [Apr. 29, 2011] Cam Newton has been polarizing and attractive. To the Carolina Panthers, he is their new franchise QB. Carolina took the former Auburn QB with the top pick in the 2011 NFL Draft (Photo/Article: CharlotteObserver.com). Book It: Booker! [Apr. 28, 2011] Book it: Booker! Booker is a 4 year old Beagle mix looking for a loving home where he can share his warmth and passion for life. For more info on Booker, click on him! Is SEC really "morally inferior" to other major conferences? [Apr. 27, 2011] Fans of the Big Ten have recently frowned on the Southeastern Conference, noting the SEC's penchant for schools in trouble with the NCAA (11 of the 12 SEC Schools have undergone major NCAA investigations in football and/or basketball). Yet as CBSSports.com's Tommy Barnhart notes, the recent mess with Jim Tressel and the Ohio State football program shows the SEC is not exactly morally inferior to other conferences (namely the Big Ten; Photo: AP). Series exclusivity not changing Nationwide or Truck results. [Apr. 25, 2011] Before the 2011 season began, NASCAR announced drivers would have to check which series they planned to compete for the points championship. The intention was to allow drivers in the sports' lower-level series (the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series) to gain further attention. Unfortunately, NASCAR.com's Joe Menzer does not think this has achieved the desired result for the sport (Photo: NaplesNews.com). L.A. wants guarantee from NFL. [Apr. 19, 2011] For a while, Los Angeles seemed hell-bent on building a brand new stadium with the hopes of attracting an NFL team. Now the 2nd largest city in the US wants a guarantee before they actually follow thru on those intentions (Photo: LATimes.com; Article:FoxSports.com). Johnson uses Junior's push to win at Talladega. [Apr. 17, 2011] Dale Earnhardt Junior came "oh-so-close" to snapping his 100 race winless drought, pushing teammate Jimmie Johnson to the front of the field in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega. johnson, the 5-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, however, held off Junior and edged Clint Bowyer by .002 seconds to tie for the closest margin of victory in NASCAR history (Photo/Article: NASCAR.com). Only at Alabama? [Apr. 17, 2011] When it comes to "fandom," fans of Southeastern Conference football teams have often taken to the front of the line. And in the year 2011, Alabama rolls the Tide in that department, continuing with the unveiling of head football coach Nick Saban's statue (Photo/Article: CBSSports.com). Continued from main ESPN Radio AM 1160 Martinsville, VA page. |
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