NCAA responds to Cam Newton decision critics; Title sponsorships; Igor Astarloa fined and banned by UCI

December 3, 2010

NCAA President responds to Newton decision criticism
 
Mark Emmert, NCAA President, responded to the criticism of allowing Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton to continue to play by saying the NCAA is committed to clarifying the rules of recruiting and amateurism. To read the full text of the statement and an explanation of how cases are handled, click on this link.


Title sponsorships

With the SEC Football Championship taking place this Saturday, and the Cam Newton frenzy stealing most of the headlines, don't forget that Dr Pepper is the title sponsor of the football game.  Dr Pepper is also the title sponsor of the ACC Football Championship game.  Here's an interesting piece on the oldest conference tourney championship- the ACC Basketball tournament, and it's search for a tournament sponsor.

Retired former world champion banned 2 years by UCI

UCI's biological passport program detected a breach of the Anti-Doping Rules, and Igor Astarloa's subsequent suspension is to be accompanied by a fine of 35,000 euros.






 

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