Portland, Oregon – On Saturday at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC on penalty kicks (6-5) after playing to a 1-1 draw to win the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Canadian striker Christine Sinclair got the home side going early in the first half, […]
Year: 2021
NWSL News: Expanded Qwnership Group announced by Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO (May 4, 2021) — The Chicago Red Stars are thrilled to announce the second group of individuals who have joined the team’s groundbreaking ownership group. All are dedicated to supporting and growing the Red Stars and the National Women’s Soccer League for future generations. Much […]
Crew gets key win on road at New York City FC as Zelarayan shows his magic in 2nd half
May 22, 2021 Lucas Zelarayan was the hero for the Columbus Crew (2-2-2, 8 pts.) on Saturday, scoring two stunning late free-kicks to give Columbus a dramatic 2-1 win over New York City FC at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. Zelarayan struck first in the 82nd minute, with a […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, May 26, 2021
FULL FLOWER MOON Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Depending on the Native American tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility […]
Stanford’s Rachel Heck earns 2021 ANNIKA AWARD
05/25/2021 Stanford freshman Rachel Heck named Player of the Year. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Stanford freshman Rachel Heck was announced as the winner of the prestigious ANNIKA Award on Tuesday at Grayhawk Golf Club. Heck, the 2021 individual NCAA champion, won six times this season and set a new […]
Rachel Heck makes history by becoming Stanford Women’s Golf first individual Champion
05/24/2021 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freshman Rachel Heck became Stanford’s first individual National Champion on Monday at Grayhawk Golf Club, finishing with an 8-under 280 to take home the crown. It was Heck’s sixth title of the season, which is tied for fourth-most in a career in school history. […]
Southern Jaguars rally late beating #1-seeded Jackson State to win 2021 SWAC Baseball Championship, NCAA bid
5/23/2021 Box Score MADISON, Ala.- The Southern Jaguars captured the 2021 SWAC Baseball Tournament Championship with a thrilling 7-6 win over the Jackson State Tigers on Sunday at Toyota Field. The Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning against Southern starter […]
Jackson State dominates SWAC Baseball Awards and Teams
Hill Named Player of the Year, Hitter of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jackson State baseball team swept through the 2021 All-SWAC Team and individual awards the conference office announced Tuesday, May 18. Sophomore Ty Hill was named the SWAC Player of the […]
SWAC Baseball Championship Game: Jackson State loses to Southern, 7-6
5/23/2021 Box Score HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Southern defeated Jackson State 7-6 in the SWAC Championship. Ty Hill batted 2-for-4 with an RBI and Chenar Brown finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Wesley Reyes finished 1-for-4 with an RBI, while Omar Gomez batted 1-for-3 with an RBI. Anthony Becerra started and tossed 2 2/3 innings and scattered […]
Indiana adds Old Dominion Monarchs to 2025 Football Schedule
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University and Old Dominion University announced on Wednesday afternoon their football programs will meet at Memorial Stadium to kick off the 2025 season on Aug. 30. It will mark the first meeting between the two schools. The Monarchs are the Hoosiers third and […]
Indiana Hoosiers adds DL Jaren Handy from Auburn
5/17/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Monday afternoon that defensive lineman Jaren Handy has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from Auburn University. Handy played in 14 games for the Tigers from 2019-20. “Jaren brings a tremendous amount of talent to our team,” IU […]
Indiana Football adds USC transfer RB Stephen Carr
5/20/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Thursday afternoon that running back Stephen Carr has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from USC. Carr has rushed for 1,329 yards on 264 carries (5.0 average) with 12 touchdowns in 35 games (6 starts). “Stephen brings […]
Indiana Hoosiers adds WR Camron Buckley as transfer from Texas A&M
5/24/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football program announced on Monday afternoon that wide receiver Camron Buckley has joined the Hoosiers as a transfer from Texas A&M University. Buckley owns 62 receptions for 877 yards (14.1 average) and four touchdowns in 39 games (4 starts). “Cam has caught a […]
Nebraska announces hiring of Shannan Lum to Men’s Basketball Staff
5/24/2021 Lincoln – Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced the addition of Shannan Lum to the Husker staff. Lum will serve as Recruiting Coordinator, a newly-created position on Nebraska’s basketball staff. In that role, she will help the Husker coaching staff in advanced scouting, including opponent and team […]
Gonzaga adds former Illinois assistant coach Stephen Gentry to Men’s Basketball Staff
Former Zag returns to GU after spending two seasons at Illinois SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga Athletic Director Mike Roth and men’s basketball Head Coach Mark Few announced the hiring of Stephen Gentry as an assistant coach on the Zags’ coaching staff. Gentry was most recently an assistant coach at Illinois. […]
Nolan Hickman signs with Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball Team
Seattle native is 22nd-ranked recruit in the Class of 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga men’s basketball head coach Mark Few announced the signing Nolan Hickman to a National Letter of Intent. Nolan Hickman, 6-2, 180, Guard, Seattle, Wash. (Wasatch Academy)Hickman is the 22nd-ranked player in the Class of 2021, […]
NHL Morning Skate for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * The Jets won the first triple-overtime game of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs – the longest game in franchise history – to complete their first-ever sweep. Winnipeg became the third team to reach the 2021 Second Round. * More than one-third of contests so far […]
NHL Morning Skate for Monday, May 24, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * The Avalanche completed a sweep of the Blues and the Bruins won a fourth consecutive game to eliminate the Capitals as Colorado and Boston advanced to the Second Round. * The Predators and Jets each claimed their second straight overtime win, with polarizing effects on their respective series – Nashville […]
NHL fines Lightning defensman Ryan McDonagh for cross-checking
NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) – Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Florida Panthers forward Mason Marchment during Game 5 of the teams’ First Round series in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday, May 24, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced […]
NHL fines Tampa Bay’s Maroon for unsportsmanlike conduct
NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) – Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon has been fined $3,879.31, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for unsportsmanlike conduct during Game 5 of the team’s First Round series in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday, May 24, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced […]