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By Andrew Scurria · July 27, 2006

The Bill Russell quote doesn't hit you in the face when you walk through the doors. You have to do some looking to find it on one of the exhibits. "Athletes have a unique ability to inspire, motivate and exhilarate," it reads. "Through their actions, athletes touch the hearts and lives of all Americans.

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Whitehurst reportedly dismissed from Penn

By Michael gulinello · July 27, 2006

David Whitehurst, a College junior on the Penn basketball and track teams has been dismissed from the University for academic reasons, according a report last week by The Times of Trenton. The disclosure puts to rest weeks of speculation and rumors about Whitehurst's status and supports several unconfirmed reports The Summer Pennsylvanian and other media outlets had received.

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Matt Conrad: Tourney expansion would be bad news

By Matt Conrad · July 6, 2006

Eight teams. Until 1950, that's how many schools competed in the NCAA Tournament each year. With 145 schools participating in Division I play, that meant just over five percent of teams would compete for a national title. But last week, college coaches discussed nearly doubling the number of teams that make the Big Dance, from 65 to 128.

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