HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has announced the hiring of Olympic and former National Basketball Association (NBA) coach Otis Hughley, Jr. as the Bulldogs head men’s basketball coach on Monday, April 18. “First, I would like to thank the search committee for their tireless work in […]
Year: 2022
NHL News: The Countdown to “Mayhem”: The Final Days of the 2021-22 Regular Season
With 95% of regular-season games completed (1,241 of 1,312) and the 20-millionth fan of 2021-22 set to go through the turnstiles next week, a look at what lies ahead before we enjoy the “Mayhem” of the First Round – which will begin on May 2. […]
NHL News: Toronto’s Simmonds’ fined for Charging
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds has been fined $2,250, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for charging Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]
NHL News: Toronto’s Clifford fined for High-Sticking
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]
NHL News: In Celebration of Earth Day, NHL and NHLPA Announce Middle School Winners of ‘Future Goals Virtual Science Fair presented by SAP’ Competition
Students in Grades 4-8 Across U.S. and Canada Submitted Sustainability-Themed Hockey Projects NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – In celebration of Earth Day, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the winners of the second annual Future Goals Virtual Science […]
NHL News: “Battle of Pennsylvania” Rivalry Takes Center Ice in NHL on TNT Regular Season Finale, Sunday, April 24
Philadelphia Flyers to Host Pittsburgh Penguins at 4 p.m. ET; Stanley Cup Will Make Visit to NHL on TNT Studio NHL on TNT will showcase the “Battle of Pennsylvania” in the network’s final telecast of its inaugural regular season coverage, as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, now with […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issues Statement on the Passing of Guy Lafleur
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Guy Lafleur: “You didn’t need to see Guy Lafleur’s name and number on his sweater when ‘The Flower’ had the puck on his stick. As distinctively stylish as […]
NHL Morning Skate – Friday, April 22, 2022
* Two division titles and one playoff matchup were decided Thursday, while two other teams secured home ice in the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * The Blues and Wild became the first guaranteed series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – on the same day early […]
Alabama A&M Athletics, basketball coach Dylan Howard can’t agree to new contract; part ways
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama A&M Athletics has announced a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program. Below is a statement from Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks regarding that change. “After conferring with head men’s basketball coach Dylan Howard and consulting with the Alabama A&M University administration, we were […]
Ohio State Athletic Department News: Ohio State Holding Third in LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Standings
April 21, 2022 Seven Buckeye programs among the Top 10 in the nation … and four among the Top 5 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The final winter sports have been completed and, with the addition of men’s and women’s gymnastics’ team points from NCAA championship competition, the Ohio […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: TO HOST KIDS TAKEOVER DAY, PRESENTED BY BOB EVANS, ON SUNDAY, APRIL 24
APRIL 21, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate the youngest members of The 5th Line with Kids Takeover Day, presented by Bob Evans, on Sunday, April 24 when the Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers at 1 p.m. The game will feature young fans integrated […]
Cleveland Guardians News: Mortenson Construction to serve as construction manager for upcoming renovation projects
April 21st, 2022 Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced Mortenson, based in Minneapolis, MN, to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for their upcoming Progressive Field renovation projects. Mortenson has extensive Ballpark/Sports Facilities experience, including in Major League Baseball, recently building Truist Park […]
Cleveland Guardians News: Announces a series of roster moves
April 20th, 2022 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions relative to the 2022 Major League roster: Placed RHP CAL QUANTRILL, INF OWEN MILLER and RHP ANTHONY CASTRO on the Injured List. Selected the contracts of LHP KIRK MCCARTY, LHP TANNER TULLY and RHP ENYEL DE LOS SANTOS from […]
Cincinnati Reds News: Homestand Highlights – April 22-28 with Cardinals and Padres visiting
Friday, April 22, 2022 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.) • TV: Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball, presented by CueHealth (Watch Friday Night Baseball games free for a limited time, without an Apple TV+ subscription at www.apple.co/Reds) • Radio: 700WLW and stations on the […]
Cincinnati Reds News: “Kids Opening Day” presented by Frisch’s – April 23
Red Carpet Parade featuring Reds Players and Mascots Fans should arrive early on Saturday, April 23 for Kids Opening Day presented by Frisch’s Big Boy before the Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals at 4:10 p.m. The Kids Opening Day red carpet parade kicks off […]
Dayton outfielder Emma Schutter repeats as A-10 Rookie of the Week
Third Weekly Award for the Dayton Native Story Links Complete A-10 Release NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – University of Dayton softball freshman Emma Schutter has been named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office Monday. The award is for games played April 11-17. […]
North Coast Athletic Conference: Weekly Newsletter & Athletes of the Week – 4/18
NCAC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER & ATHLETES OF THE WEEK PRESENTED BY ATHLIANCE Baseball – Player of the Week – Dean Brown, WoosterWooster junior Dean Brown (Kensington, MD/St. Andrew’s Episcopal School) logged multiple hits in each of the Fighting Scots’ three wins last week. The third baseman began the […]
Illinois’ Duong Named Big Ten Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Sophomore Kate Duong was named the Big Ten Conference Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week after helping lead Illinois to a come-from-behind Senior Day victory over Northwestern on Sunday, the conference announced on Tuesday (April 19). This is the first career Athlete of the Week […]
Ohio State Men’s Tennis News: Kingsley Selected Big Ten Tennis Athlete of the Week
This is Kingsley’s second Big Ten Athlete of the Week honor this season COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s Cannon Kingsley has been named the Big Ten Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week after leading the Buckeyes to a pair of big victories last weekend. This is Kingsley […]
Big Ten Conference Announces Future Sites for Football Championship Game, Women’s and Men’s Tournaments
Big Ten Football Championship Game to remain in Indianapolis through 2024 Minneapolis to host 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament as well as 2024 Big Ten Women’s and Men’s Basketball Tournaments Questions & Answers — Future Big Ten Conference Marquee Event Sites ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten […]