Archive for September 13, 2023
NASCAR National Series News & Notes: Visits Bristol Motor Speedway This Week
By Rick Jabot NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Bass Pro Shops Night Race The Place: Bristol Motor Speedway The Date: Saturday, September 16 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET The Purse: $8,805,799 TV: USA, 7 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90) Distance: 266.5 miles (500 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 125), Stage…
Read MoreBig Ten Conference Announces Public Reprimand To Iowa Football Player Nico Ragaini
By Mariana Smith September 13, 2023 ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today Iowa football student-athlete Nico Ragaini has been issued a public reprimand for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following his comments regarding officiating in reference to the September 9, 2023, football game against Iowa State. Big Ten Conference Agreement…
Read MoreKansas City Chiefs & DL Chris Jones Agree to New One-Year Contract
By Lydia Jane Allison Sep 11, 2023 The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that the team has agreed to a new one-year contract with defensive lineman Chris Jones. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a leader on our team,” General Manager…
Read MoreIllinois Fighting Illini 2023 Football with Head Coach Bret Bielema; Team is 1-1 to start season
By Danielle Daniels Bret Bielema Illinois football coach at 2023 Big Ten Football Media Days July 2023.mp3 2023 SEASON GAME 1 HOSTING TOLEDO SEPTEMBER 2 Illinois native Caleb Griffin’s Field Goal with 5 seconds to go gives 30-28 Illini Win Over Toledo in Season Opener CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois opened its 2023 campaign in dramatic fashion,…
Read MoreNFL News: AFC & NFC Players of the Week – Kickoff Weekend
By Lydia Jane Allison For games played on Kickoff Weekend 2023 (September 7, 10-11): Quarterback TUA TAGOVAILOA of the Miami Dolphins, safety JORDAN WHITEHEAD of the New York Jets and punt returner XAVIER GIPSON of the New York Jets are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week. Wide receiver BRANDON AIYUK of the San Francisco 49ers, safety JESSIE BATES of the…
Read MoreNFL News: NFL, NFLPA AND STATUSPRO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING RELEASE OF NFL PRO ERA II, THE NEW VERSION OF THEIR POPULAR FIRST-PERSON VIRTUAL REALITY GAME
By Lydia Jane Allison The immersive, multiplayer experience allows fans to compete head-to-head like never before in VR gaming New York, New York and Miami, Florida (September 13, 2023) – The National Football League (NFL), the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and StatusPRO, Inc., a sports technology and gaming company that uses real-time player data to…
Read MoreNFL News: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO EXPAND PRACTICE SQUAD FOR ALL 32 CLUBS TO INCLUDE ONE INTERNATIONAL PLAYER STARTING IN 2024
By Lydia Jane Allison League-wide initiative to help create more opportunities for talented athletes from around the world September 13, 2023: The National Football League has announced the expansion of the practice squad for all 32 clubs beginning in 2024 to include one international player, helping to create more opportunities for talented athletes from around the…
Read MoreNFL News: WEEK 2 INJURY REPORT — TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
By Lydia Jane Allison MINNESOTA VIKINGS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES on Thursday night MINNESOTA VIKINGS The Vikings did not practice Monday or Tuesday. Those practice reports are estimations. Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Monday C Garrett Bradbury (back) Tuesday C Garrett Bradbury (back) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE Monday…
Read MoreNFL News: The Starting 11 — SURPRISE TEAMS CREATE EXCITING THEME ENTERING WEEK 2
By Lydia Jane Allison Every week and every season, the National Football League never ceases to surprise. The league’s unpredictability is what makes it special. Didn’t expect TAMPA BAY or the LOS ANGELES RAMS to go on the road and register impressive season-opening victories? How about the new quarterbacks that led LAS VEGAS and NEW ORLEANS to exciting wins? Didn’t think the DALLAS…
Read MoreNFL News: New Season of ‘Generations’ Premieres Wednesday, September 13 on NFL+
By Lydia Jane Allison 5th Season Connects Current NFL Stars w/ Former Players – Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown w/ Mike Quick Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs w/ Champ Bailey Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler w/ LaDainian Tomlinson Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby w/ Terrell Suggs Exclusive Commentary From NFL Network Analyst…
Read MoreDaily Almanac for September 13, 2023
By Lady Williamson FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sir Halford John Mackinder (15 February 1861 – 6 March 1947) was an English geographer, academic and politician, who is regarded as one of the founding fathers of both geopolitics and geostrategy. He was the first Principal of University Extension College, Reading (which became the University of Reading) from 1892 to 1903, and Director of…
Read MoreLPGA News: Final-Round Notes – 2023 Kroger Queen City Championship; Minjee Lee wins in playoff over Charley Hull
By Brenda June Temple Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G Kenwood Country Club | Cincinnati, Ohio | September 7-10, 2023 Final-Round Notes September 10, 2023 Minjee Lee starts off her post-match press conference by talking about her putt on the 18th hole which put her into a playoff with Charley Hull Minjee Lee LPGA Tour 2023 Kroger…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: QB Ewers named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 Sophomore QB Quinn Ewers was named player of the week and junior WR Adonai Mitchell earned honorable mention honors. AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football quarterback Quinn Ewers was named the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Player of the Week for his performance in the Longhorns’ week two victory over Alabama, SPORTyler announced on…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: Coach Sarkisian named Bryant Awards Fan Vote Favorite of the Week
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian earned the honor following the Longhorns’ victory at Alabama. HOUSTON – Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian was voted the Bryant Awards Fan Favorite of the Week, the organization announced on Tuesday. Sarkisian guided the Longhorns to a 34-24 victory over Tuscaloosa on Saturday, snapping the Crimson…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: More awards for QB Quinn Ewers; named Maxwell, Davey O’Brien weekly national winner
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 Sophomore QB Quinn Ewers was named the Maxwell Player of the Week Award and Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week. AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football quarterback Quinn Ewers was named the Maxwell Player of the Week by the Maxwell Football Club and the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week by…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week goes to LB Anthony Hill Jr.
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 True freshman LB Anthony Hill Jr. had two sacks in the Longhorns’ victory over Alabama. PHILADELPHIA – Texas Football true freshman linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Tuesday. Hill established career highs with six tackles (four solo), two tackles…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: DB Jahdae Barron named East-West Shrine Bowl’s Texas Star of the Week
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 Senior DB Jahdae Barron is the first Longhorn to earn the weekly honor. 09.12.2023 | Football Barron named East-West Shrine Bowl’s Texas Star of the Week Senior DB Jahdae Barron is the first Longhorn to earn the weekly honor. AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football senior defensive back Jahdae Barron was named the Texas Star of…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: Punter Ryan Sanborn named a Week Two Ray’s 8 selection
By Bane Rossi 09.12.2023 Punter Ryan Sanborn was named to the list after his stellar outing against Alabama. AUGUSTA, Ga. – Texas Football punter Ryan Sanborn earned a spot on the Ray Guy Award’s Ray’s 8 list for week two, The Augusta Sports Council announced on Monday. Sanborn is now eligible to be named Punter of…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: Ewers, Mitchell earn weekly Big 12 Conference awards
By Bane Rossi 09.11.2023 Sophomore QB Quinn Ewers was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and junior WR Adonai Mitchell earned Newcomer of the Week honors. IRVING, Texas – No. 4/6 Texas Football was honored with a pair of weekly Big 12 awards as sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers was named the Offensive Player of the…
Read MoreTexas Longhorns News: Football at Baylor kickoff time announced
By Bane Rossi 09.11.2023 AUSTIN, Texas – Kickoff for No. 4/6 Texas Football’s Sept. 23 matchup against Baylor at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC, the Big 12 Conference announced on Monday. The Longhorns are 80-28-4 all-time against the Bears with 31-18-2 mark in Waco. The programs have split…
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