Refs steal MSU victory, cause Izzo tears with bad calls
Detroit Free Press – I’ve seen plenty of poorly officiated basketball games and heard plenty of venomous declarations from coaches and players certain they were wronged by striped-shirted conspirators.
Tibetan protest rocks Toorak
News.com.au – But the president of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, yesterday rebuffed calls for a boycott of the Beijing Games over China’s crackdown in Tibet, saying it would only hurt athletes.
Jamison scores 36, leads Wizards to OT win
HometownAnnapolis.com – The Clippers, who have lost 11 of their last 13 games, looked to have the game sealed when Corey Maggette hit two free throws to give them a 98-94 lead with 7 seconds to play in regulation.
St. Mary’s grad develops into ultimate stopper for Maryland
HometownAnnapolis.com – We’ve talked to Allie about the importance of consistency, of showing up for all games and not just the big ones. So far this season she has been extremely consistent, both stopping the ball and directing the defense.
How to figure costs of crime
Detroit News – A study of the treatment of criminals in Britain — “A Land Fit for Criminals” by David Fraser — has several chapters on the games that are played with statistics, in order to make “alternatives to incarceration” programs look successful, even when
