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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has received a three-year contract extension and a raise after leading the Gamecocks to a second straight NCAA tournament appearance.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a two-year contract extension for head football coach Steve Spurrier.  The deal keeps him with the football program through 2017.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney has agreed to a contract extension which will keep him with the Tigers through the 2017 season.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Board chairman Miles Loadholt said Thursday that both items are on the agenda for Friday's meeting. Loadholt would not go into details about the contracts.

Friday, February 25, 2011  The Chicago Bears have extended coach Lovie Smith's contract by two years through the 2013 season.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  Titans, DT Brown agree to 3-year deal keeping restricted free agent with team for $17 million

Monday, December 14, 2009  South Carolina coach Darrin Horn has agreed to a two-year contract extension that will increase his salary to $1.1 million per year.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008  The Colorado Avalanche signed 22-year-old center Paul Stastny to a five-year contract extension through the 2013-2014 season.

Thursday, October 23, 2008  University of South Carolina trustees are expected to vote on an amended contract for longtime head baseball coach Ray Tanner.