Former San Diego State coach Beth Burns has been awarded a $3.36 million judgment in her wrongful termination, whistleblower?lawsuit against the school.Burns sued in San Diego Superior Court in early 2014, alleging her 2013 firing was in retaliation after she complained about potential Title IX violations.This verdict brings a measure of justice to Coach Burns after a years-long struggle to vindicate her rights, attorney Allison Goddard said in a news release. It is also hard to miss the signal a verdict like this sends to schools and coaches across the country.A five-woman, seven-man jury delivered the verdict Wednesday after a month of testimony and two days of deliberation.This verdict reaffirms the principle, embodied in laws like Title IX and the Whistleblower Protection Act, that coaches who stand up for female athletes should not have to fear retaliation by their employers, Goddard said. This protection is the cornerstone of Title IX, and cases like this prove how important that is.Burns, 57, had alleged breach of contract, saying she retired in April when told she would otherwise be fired.The lawsuit claimed the school told her she allegedly struck a subordinate. Burns says she never intentionally hit anyone and that the claim was an excuse to retaliate against her for demands that womens basketball get fair treatment.Burns is the winningest coach in Aztecs womens basketball history, going 295-186 in 16 seasons.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Mel Blount Steelers Jersey . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Mike Webster Jersey . The formidable trio of Canadian receivers -- individually known as Chris Getzlaf, Rob Bagg and Andy Fantuz -- will share the field at Mosaic Stadium one more time on Sunday. http://www.steelerspronfl.com/Youth-Diontae-Johnson-Elite-Jersey/ . The 18-year-old American had five birdies in her bogey-free round for a 17-under total of 196. Lee held the overnight lead but mixed three birdies with two bogeys for a 70. Jack Butler Youth Jersey . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Dermontti Dawson Womens Jersey . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. GLASGOW, Scotland -- Lionel Messi steered Barcelona to a 13th straight appearance in the Champions League knockout stage, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win at Celtic as the Spanish team secured top spot in Group C on Wednesday.Messi drove in a 24th-minute opener at Parkhead before converting a penalty in the 55th, putting him on nine goals already in four group games.Five of those have come against Celtic, following his hat trick in Barcelonas 7-0 win at Camp Nou in September.With Manchester City drawing at Borussia Moenchengladbach in the groups other game, Barcelona is four points clear of City and cannot be denied first place heading into the final round of matches in group play.Celtic will finish last in the group and is out of Europe altogether.The Scottish champions hopes of a third memorable win over Barca in 12 years -- after a UEFA Cup victory in 2004 and a Champions League triumph in 2012 -- looked thinn from the moment Messi scored his 91st goal in the competition, meeting a clipped pass from Neymar with a first-time shot inside the near post.ddddddddddddBack after missing Barcas last La Liga game through illness, Messi had already squandered two good chances by then, while Suarez was denied a second goal from a diving header because of an acrobatic save by goalkeeper Craig Gordon late in the half.Barca started the second half sloppily only to be gifted a penalty thanks to a clumsy challenge from Emilio Izaguirre on Suarez.Messi drove his penalty low and straight as Gordon dived to his left.In search of the 38th hat trick of his Barca career, Messi dragged a shot narrowly wide in the 67th. He turned down a shot on goal to tee up Suarez, who struck the post with a close-range shot. ' ' '