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Phillip Thomas’ bags are packed — for a long time

Phillip Thomas’ itinerary indicates but one thing for the Fresno State All-America safety — he’s wanted. And, five weeks prior to the NFL draft, what greater feeling for a college prospect? Projected by many as a second-round selection in the April 25-27 draft at New York, Thomas is flying to Carolina on Thursday for a [...]read more »

Welty: Fresno State may drop football if forced to share revenues with athletes

The hottest, most far-reaching story in college athletics isn’t taking place on a basketball court or football field. It’s taking place in a courtroom. In July 2009, former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon sued the NCAA for using his likeness in a video game without permission or compensation. The case has since been consolidated with similar [...]read more »

Fowler softball tournament features pair of defending section champions

A pair of defending Central Section softball champions are among the 10-team field for the Fowler Easter Softball Classic, which starts Saturday and continues Monday and Tuesday. Fowler, the Division IV champion last season, is one of five teams in the Andrea Duran Pool, joined by Dos Palos, Immanuel, Lindsay and Washington. Sierra Pacific, the [...]read more »