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Bob Knight, fiery coach who wanted to be buried "upside down," dies

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Knight attained iconic status during his 29 years leading the Indiana Hoosiers.

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  1. CNN

    Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83 (opens CNN)

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    Bob Knight, who was one of college basketball’s winningest coaches and who guided Indiana University to three national championships, has died at the age of 83, his family announced on Wednesday.

  2. Washington Times

    Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83 (opens Washington Times)

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    Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83.

  3. Washington Post

    Bob Knight, powerhouse college basketball coach, dies at 83 (opens Washington Post)

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    At Indiana University, he led his team to three national championships, including the last undefeated season in men’s college basketball, in 1976.

  4. Newsweek

    Bob Knight, fiery coach who wanted to be buried "upside down," dies (opens Newsweek)

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    Knight attained iconic status during his 29 years leading the Indiana Hoosiers.

  5. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at 83 (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The turbulent and brilliant basketball coach Bob Knight has died. Knight's family made the announcement Wednesday night on social media, saying he was surrounded by family at his home in Bloomington, Indiana.

  6. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

  7. NPR

    Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight has died at 83 (opens NPR)

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    Nicknamed "the General," Knight spent nearly three decades at Indiana University and several seasons at Texas Tech. His teams racked up wins, but he was controversial on and off the court.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83. Knight’s family made the announcement on social media on Wednesday night.

  9. Voice of America

    Bobby Knight, Indiana's Combustible Coaching Giant, Dies at Age 83 (opens Voice of America)

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    Knight was among the winningest coaches in the sport, finishing his career with 902 victories in 42 seasons at Army, Indiana and Texas Tech.

  10. The Republic

    Former IU coach Bob Knight dies at age 83 (opens The Republic)

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    BLOOMINGTON (AP) — Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball has died. He was 83.

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