Looking for UC passion 
The Cincinnati Post - 19 minutes ago
University of Cincinnati athletic director Mike Thomas recently celebrated his first six months on the job with the announcement of his agenda called Catapult. Part of the initiative is the goal to win a Big East championship in every sport in the next five years. His six months have included the high-profile hiring of new men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin, as well as controversy over the Save to My Web

Cubs close to signing ‘Shark’ 
South Bend Tribune - 13 minutes ago
Notre Dame two-sport athlete Jeff Samardzija and the Chicago Cubs have reached an “agreement in principal,” Samardzija’s attorney and family adviser, Florida-based sports agent Mark Rodgers, said Monday.Save to My Web

New deal puts NLL on air in U.S. 
Calgary Sun - 18 minutes ago
The National Lacrosse League has landed a TV deal in the U.S. that moves the sport closer to big-time status.Save to My Web