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05/06/2010 - Piscataway, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rutgers officially introduced Mike Rice as its new men's head basketball coach at a news conference on Thursday.
"I'm so excited and appreciative of the opportunity and challenge that lie ahead of us here at Rutgers University," said Rice. "The University has so much to offer. I have seen firsthand the incredible passion that the Garden State and the metropolitan area has for basketball. Our team will have an identity that matches that passion and intensity each and every day. We will build a program that everyone in the Rutgers family can be proud of."
Rice, a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, agreed to a five-year contract that will run through the 2014-15 season with a guaranteed average yearly salary of $650,000 per season.
Rice led Robert Morris to a Northeast Conference title and a NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009. The Colonials nearly upset Villanova in the first round. He tallied a record of 73-31 in three seasons at Robert Morris.
Fred Hill, the former Rutgers head coach, resigned in April stemming from an incident where he yelled obscenities at Pittsburgh coaches during a home baseball game. The school later reached a financial settlement with the former coach.
Hill finished 47-77 in his six seasons with the Scarlet Knights and a dismal 13-57 mark in Big East Conference play.
<< Cilic sneaks into BWM quarters
Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Croat Marin Cilic was a
hard-fought second-round winner Thursday at the clay-court BMW Open, a French
Open tune-up.
The Aussie Open semifinalist Cilic had to come from behind to be
<< Emery to stay in charge of Valencia
Valencia, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Valencia head coach Unai Emery has agreed
a new one-year contract to remain in charge at the Mestalla next season.
The 38-year-old's future had been placed in doubt before Los Che ensured that
they will
<< Kjaer hints at Palermo stay
Palermo, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - In-demand central defender Simon Kjaer has
vowed to stay with Serie A club Palermo if they secure a place in the
Champions League for next season.
The highly-rated 21-year-old Denmark internatio
<< Tosic ponders Koln return
Cologne, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Serbian winger Zoran Tosic has hinted that
he would like to remain with Koln next season, having impressed while on loan
with the Bundesliga outfit.
The 23-year-old moved to Germany in January after stru
Djokovic, Isner ease into Belgrade quarters >>
Belgrade, Serbia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Belgrade native Novak Djokovic and 6-
foot-9 American John Isner were among Thursday's second-round winners at the
Serbian Open, a clay-court French Open tune-up.
The top-seeded Serbian hero Djokovi
Serena rolls into semis; Venus routed by Jankovic in Rome >>
Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Reigning world No. 1 star Serena
Williams was an easy quarterfinal victor Thursday, while her big sister Venus
was blasted by Jelena Jankovic at the $2 million Italian Masters, a clay-
court
Villanova's Matt Szczur happy to help leukemia patient >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Villanova two-sport standout Matt Szczur
is expected to be back playing for the Wildcats' baseball team on Friday, May
14, after a two-week layoff. He considers his time on the sideline to be well
spent, con
Holmes the early leader at Players; Woods under par >>
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - J.B. Holmes shot a six-under 66 on
Thursday to take the early lead during the first round of The Players
Championship.
Tiger Woods had one of his worst tournaments as a professional last
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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