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Report: New controversy at scandal-scarred Rutgers NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The woman hired to clean up Rutgers' scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee's women's volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website. Hermann, the first woman to head Rutgers' athletic program and one of three female ADs at the 124 schools that make up college football's top tier, has promised a restart for the program following the ouster of its men's basketball coach and the resignation of other officials. At that news conference, Hermann was questioned about a 1997 jury verdict that awarded $150,000 to a former Tennessee assistant coach who said Hermann fired her because she became pregnant. Rutgers' problems started in December when Rice was suspended three games and fined $75,000 by the school after a video of his conduct at practices was given to Pernetti by Eric Murdock, a former assistant coach. Rice was fired and Pernetti, assistant coach Jimmy Martelli and interim senior vice president and university counsel John Wolf resigned.

Holland leads Texas past Seattle 5-2 Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:50 am, Sunday, May 26, 2013 Holland (4-2) went 6 2-3 innings, striking out a season-high 10, allowing no earned runs and winning for the first time since May 8 after a pair of no decisions. Hernandez (5-4) was trying to rebound from a poor outing in his last start at Cleveland, but continued to leave pitches up in the strike zone and Texas took advantage. Murphy's two-out double in the second gave Texas a 3-0 lead and Cruz added his solo homer — also with two outs — in the fifth inning. Holland had gone 21 1-3 consecutive scoreless innings pitching against the Mariners at Safeco Field before giving up a two-out, two-run double to Kendrys Morales in the third inning. Mitch Moreland opened the second inning with a dribbler down the left field line past the Mariners defensive shift, followed by A.J. Pierzynski's grounder on a hit-and-run that got by Seager playing close at third. According to STATS, Inc., it's just the second time since the 2010 season that Hernandez has failed to go at least six innings in consecutive starts.

Former champion Forrest Griffin retires from UFC LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin has announced his retirement from the UFC. After Griffin won the UFC light heavyweight title in July 2008 with a victory over Rampage Jackson, he lost it to Rashad Evans five months later.

Padres-Diamondbacks Runs C.Ross fouled out to right fielder Blanks. Cashner sacrificed, pitcher Miley to first baseman Goldschmidt, Hundley to second. Denorfia grounded out to first baseman Goldschmidt, Hundley to third. Er.Chavez hit a sacrifice fly to left fielder Quentin, Gregorius scored. Quentin infield single to third. Gyorko grounded out, pitcher Miley to first baseman Goldschmidt, Quentin to second. On G.Parra's error, Blanks scored, Alonso to third, Hundley to second. Cashner grounded into fielder's choice, first baseman Goldschmidt to catcher M.Montero, Alonso out, Hundley to third. Blanks infield single to third, E.Cabrera to third, Headley to second. Alonso was hit by a pitch, E.Cabrera scored, Headley to third, Blanks to second. Hundley grounded into fielder's choice, shortstop Jo.Wilson to second baseman Prado, Alonso out.

2 rockets slam into Beirut stronghold of Lebanese Hezbollah group, wounding 3