A 6-foot-7-inch seaman plays on all-Navy basketball team

Tolbert said he would like to apply to attend Virginia State University on a Navy scholarship, where he could play and finish his education.

NORFOLK, Va. - Seaman Sam Tolbert needed to get to another, quieter compartment in his ship. There was one obvious way: through the bulkhead, a manhole-size cutout about 3 feet off the deck. Tolbert tucked his head, coiled up his 6-foot-7-inch frame and aimed for the hole. Swish.

A train of visitors bumped and rattled through behind him. He explained his deft moves: "I'm used to it." The Navy is not perfectly designed for the big and tall sailor. But for Tolbert, it is a path to further his basketball education.

At 21, he is a two-time member of the all-Navy basketball team. He's a force at military gyms and aboard the amphibious ship Bataan.

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This seaman should be a great acquisition for VSU Trojans Basketball.

Obama Claims Historic Presidential Nomination

Becomes First Black Candidate To Head Major-Party Ticket

With a split decision in the final two primaries and a flurry of superdelegate endorsements, Sen. Barack Obama sealed the Democratic presidential nomination last night after a grueling and history-making campaign against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton that will make him the first African American to head a major-party ticket.

Before a chanting and cheering audience in St. Paul, Minn., the first-term senator from Illinois savored what once seemed an unlikely outcome to the Democratic race with a nod to the marathon that was ending and to what will be another hard-fought battle, against Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee.

"Tonight we mark the end of one historic journey with the beginning of another -- a journey that will bring a new and better day to America," he said, as the emotion of the moment showed on his face. "Because of you, tonight I can stand before you and say that I will be the Democratic nominee for president of the United States of America."

Senator Barack Obama Victory Speech on June 3, 2008, St. Paul, MN



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Bulldog defenders teaming up again at Lane College

PALM COAST, FL -- Ralph Jeanty and Brandon Hubbert took different paths to the same destination while playing football at Flagler Palm Coast, and now the pair are teaming up again at the collegiate level.

Jeanty and Hubbert, who graduated Saturday from FPC, each earned scholarships and signed National Letters of Intent last week to attend Lane College in Jackson, Tenn., next fall. The two were stalwarts on a defense that led all big school teams in the area for its stingy play and plan to continue that at Lane.

Jeanty played defensive tackle for the Bulldogs this past season, his second on the varsity. He racked up 10 solo tackles and six assists, along with two sacks, one fumble recovery and one pass break up.

Hubbert, a four-year member of the Bulldog program, played at linebacker and had 48 solo and assisted tackles this past season. He led the team with four fumble recoveries and also had 2 1/2 sacks, six hurries and five tackles for losses and a team-leading four fumble recoveries.

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Bill Cosby: A State Of Emergency

VIDEO: http://cbs3.com/video/?id=58087@kyw.dayport.com

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― A new rap album will hit the market next month called "A State of Emergency" and entertainer and comedian Bill Cosby is behind it.

The Philadelphia native is tired, like so many others, of the violence that has not only taken lives, but destroyed the lives of those left behind. Ukee Washington sat down with Dr. Cosby to talk about this soon-to-be-released project and he told Ukee first things first.

"I'm not rapping," said Cosby. But these young men are! It's the brainchild of Dr. William H. Cosby and friends: friends who came to him and said we want to do "clean lyrics." "I don't like the word clean, what I like is what you're not going to do.

The day he graduated Morehouse College in Atlanta was a day Cosby will never forget.

VIDEO: http://cbs3.com/video/?id=58087@kyw.dayport.com

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South Fork's McIntyre chooses Clark Atlanta

South Fork's Mike McIntyre has signed to play at linebacker at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta.

McIntyre spent much of last season playing offensive lineman to cover for injured players as well as playing backup fullback.

"I have a cousin that plays for the Falcons, and I thought it would be cool to see a couple of his football games. So, basically, it was my cousin and the surroundings in Atlanta," said McIntrye, referring to his cousin, Atlanta Falcons fullback Corey McIntyre.

Mike McIntyre, who is 5-foot-9 and 236 pounds, grew up in Indiantown.

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Paine College played with ineligible golfer

Office of Public Relations
1235 Fifteenth Street
Augusta, GA 30901

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Paine College President Responds To Golf Team Tournament Withdrawal

(AUGUSTA) - Due to the massive amount of attention surrounding the absence of the Paine College Golf Team at the National Minority Golf Competition in Florida officials have prepared the attached statement. The following statement from President George C. Bradley is a response to the situation in detail. Officials of the institution feel that it is critical to be upfront with our media constituents about the situation involving the Paine College Golf Team. Please forward all media inquires to the Paine College Office of Public Relations.

President’s Statement

The recent misunderstanding regarding Paine College’s golf program is unfortunate. I feel as bad as anyone about the situation at this time. I say that knowing that a lot of individuals are disappointed that Paine College did not avail itself of a golfing opportunity that appeared to be there – especially when it seemed as though money was the only obstacle to their participation at the National Minority Golf Competition in Florida.

The fact of the matter is that money was only a part of the problem. The other part, a much more significant one, had to do with the ineligibility of a Paine golfer who played in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship Tournament held in Albany, Georgia.

In that competition Paine beat out four other schools for the Championship.

Unfortunately, we achieved this feat with a player who was not eligible. The fact that the team won with an ineligible player was reported by officials at Paine College (self-reported) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The reason that it has taken a considerable amount of time responding to inquiries has more to do with the nascent status of golf and golf championship participation requirements in the SIAC as well as an institution’s responsibility to the NCAA regarding non-sanctioned events. The tournament that Paine College won recently was sponsored by the SIAC, but not sanctioned by the NCAA.

The lack of the NCAA’s sanction, notwithstanding, our decision to not send our team to the National Minority Golf Competition in Florida, something that we could have done with some financial strain, had mostly to do with our determination to follow the rules required by the NCAA – regardless of the competition. After it was determined that we had an ineligible player who had participated in the tournament in Albany, our decision was to draw back.

We have a lot of confidence in our athletic director and our team. Coach Ronnie Spry is a highly successful coach and athletic director who has an impeccable record with the NCAA. Our players are fine young men who possess outstanding golfing skills. There is no doubt that they could have competed well in Florida.

It is also evident that they have devoted a great deal of time and effort in honing their golfing skills. We know, too, that winning is very important; but competing must be done with honor, fairness, and respect for the rules of golf and the NCAA. Golf demands it as much as -- if not more than-- any sport that is played in either amateur or professional competition.

Pursuant to this spirit of honor and integrity, we called one on ourselves – again, a decision that is quite common to golf.

With some clarification from the SIAC and the NCAA about golf participation, we can certainly do better. We plan to do just that – better. Careful implementation of the will of the NCAA and the SIAC, and better staff knowledge of the various guidelines set, will keep us moving in the right direction.

If there is anything good that can be salvaged from this unfortunate situation, it is a confirmation of a deeply held belief that there are many people in Augusta who support Paine College’s golf team. We have received numerous calls from people who plan to lend their financial and fan support to Paine College becoming a part of the rich golf legacy that has become synonymous with Augusta. We thank you for your continued interest and support.

George C. Bradley, Ph.D.

For more information, contact: Natasha Carter, Interim Director of Public Relations at (706) 396-7591.

SIAC fires commissioner, cites financial mismanagement

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has fired William E. Lide, its commissioner for the past five years, citing mismanagement of the league's finances.

A statement released by the SIAC's Council of Presidents said Lide had been suspended since April 15 and was terminated on May 31.

Tuskegee University President Benjamin F. Payton, chairman of the council of presidents for the NCAA Division II conference, said in the release, "the council of presidents regrets very much the necessity to take this action. ... (Lide) brought new energy and imagination to the conference and we certainly wish that we could continue this statement on that note.

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Tuskegee star passes QB test

Dameyune Craig played football in the Southeastern Conference, spent four years as a backup in the NFL and is now coaching on the college level. During that time, few players have impressed him more than Tuskegee University quarterback Jacary Atkinson.

"The guy is one of the smartest players I've ever been around, bar none," said Craig, who coached Atkinson through last season as a member of the Golden Tigers' staff and is now on Joey Jones' staff at South Alabama.

"You tell Jacary something one time and he's got it. He's a once-in-a-lifetime guy."

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