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Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - A jury has found two former Vanderbilt football players guilty on all counts for their participation in an on-campus rape during June of 2013. Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg were each convicted on four charges of aggravated rape, one of attempted aggravated rape and two for aggravated sexual battery. Vandenburg was also found guilty of tampering with evidence as well as an unlawful photography charge. Both are scheduled for sentencing on March 6. Two other former players, Brandon Banks and Jaborian Tip McKenzie, are still awaiting trial as part of the case. The incident occurred in Vandenburgs dorm room, with the victim then a 21- year student who has since graduated from the university. All four players, none of which ever appeared in a game for the Commodores, were suspended by the school shortly after the investigation took place. Assistant district attorney Jan Norman read a prepared statement, which The Tennessean transcribed, from the victim after the verdicts were announced. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this difficult process, the statement began. Im thankful that the criminal justice system will hold the defendants responsible for their violent crimes. The hard work of the law enforcement officers, prosecutors and victims advocates who dedicated so many months of their lives to this case has made justice possible. You are my heroes and I am so proud of and grateful for each of you. I am also hopeful that the publicity this case has received will lead to a discussion of how we can end sexual violence on college campuses. Finally, I want to remind other victims of sexual violence: You are not alone. You are not to blame. Batey was a redshirt freshman safety and Vandenburg a junior college transfer from California that was expected to compete for a starting role at tight end. Banks was a sophomore cornerback and McKenzie a redshirt freshman wide receiver. McKenzie testified during Batey and Vandenburgs trial, stating that he had no physical contact with the victim but was in the room taking pictures. .com) - Former foes from the Mountain West Conference battle in the 23rd annual Las Vegas Bowl, as the 23rd-ranked Utah Utes clash with the Colorado State Rams at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday. . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. . According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Brodeurs agent Pat Brisson has spoken to six teams so far regarding the veteran goaltender. .ca. In Sundays Blackhawks-Penguins game, Pittsburgh defenceman Brooks Orpik laid a huge hit on Chicagos Jonathan Toews. Now in my view, Orpik can be clearly seen leaving his feet while delivering a moderately high hit. . -- Once again, Carlos Santana was a huge hit in Kansas City. MADRID, Spain -- Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Spanish club until 2016. The Spain international had delayed re-signing with Madrid with his contract up in June and reported interest from English club Chelsea and Juventus in Italy. Alonso won one Spanish league title with Madrid, which did not release the financial terms of the new contract.dddddddddddd The 32-year-old Alonso has been a key figure in Madrids squad with 204 appearances since his 2009/10 arrival from Liverpool, where he won the Champions League in 2005. The former Real Sociedad player has helped Spain win the World Cup between back-to-back European championships. ' ' '
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