By Marisol Nicholson 1 25 2024 DAYTON – The Wright State men’s basketball team hits the road for the first of two road contests this week when the Raiders visit Cleveland State on Thursday night. The Raiders took the first meeting of the season back […]
Month: January 2024
Daily Almanac for Thursday, January 25, 2024
By StephanieLee FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. After disputes with the […]
National Baseball Hall of Fame News: Rangers’ Beltre, Rockies’ Helton and Twins’ Mauer elected by BBWAA as 2024 Class
By Doc McElroy 1 23 2024 Adrián Beltré, a five-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Silver Slugger recipient at third base, and former batting champions Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday in the 80th balloting […]
#15 Ohio State Defeats No. 2 Iowa in Front of Record-Setting Crowd of 18,660
By Danielle Daniels Jan. 21, 2024 he Buckeyes welcomed the largest regular season indoor crowd for women’s basketball this season on Sunday. Box Score | Season Stats | Photo Gallery COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 18/15 Ohio State Buckeyes (15-3, 6-1 B1G) beat No. 2/2 Iowa […]
Joe Barry not retained by Green Bay Packers as Defensive Coordinator
By Lydia Jane Allison Jan 24, 2024 Joe Barry will not return as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Head Coach Matt LaFleur made the announcement Wednesday. Barry has worked as an NFL coach for 22 seasons, including the last three years as the defensive […]
Texas upsets #11 Oklahoma in Norman, 75-60 with Max Abmas leading the way
By Brenda June Temple 01.23.2024 Abmas posts a game-high 22 points, and Disu adds a double-double to pace the Longhorns NORMAN, Okla. — Graduate guard Max Abmas registered a game-high 22 points, and graduate forward Dylan Disu added a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds […]
Cooper, Wright lead South Carolina to 79-62 upset of #6 Kentucky; highest ranked win at home since defeating the top-ranked Wildcats on Jan. 26, 2010
By Brenda June Temple JANUARY 24, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ta’Lon Cooper scored 20 points and Jacobi Wright had 14 with four 3-pointers as South Carolina pulled away in the second half and beat No. 6 Kentucky 79-62 on Tuesday night. The Gamecocks […]
Milwaukee Bucks ownership fires head coach Adrian Griffin despite 30-13 record, 1st Place in Central Division
By Sasha Colcheck January 23, 2024 MILWAUKEE (Jan. 23, 2024) – The Milwaukee Bucks have dismissed head coach Adrian Griffin. “This was a difficult decision to make during the season,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “We are working immediately toward hiring our next head […]
Las Vegas Raiders remove interim tag and make Antonio Pierce head coach
By Lydia Jane Allison Jan 19, 2024 Henderson, Nev. – Antonio Pierce has been named Head Coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Pierce, a nine-year NFL veteran player and a former Super Bowl Champion, team captain and Pro Bowl selection, posted a 5-4 record in […]
Las Vegas Raiders select Tom Telesco as new General Manager
By Lydia Jane Allison Jan 23, 2024 HENDERSON, Nev. – Tom Telesco has been named General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. He becomes the fifth General Manager in franchise history. Telesco enters his 29th year in the NFL after spending the last 11 seasons […]
As expected, Tennessee Titans fire head coach Mike Vrabel
By Lydia Jane Allison FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Michael George Vrabel (/ˈvreɪbəl/; born August 14, 1975) is an American football coach and former linebacker. He most recently served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) from 2018 to 2023. Vrabel was dismissed from the Titans on January 9, 2024, […]
NFL 2024 Important Dates
By Lydia Jane Allison Here is an overview of important offseason NFL dates for the 2023-24 league year. All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change. February February 4 – Pro Bowl Games February 11 – Super Bowl LVIII February 20 – […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, January 11, 2024
By Danielle Daniels FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Mischa Anne Marsden Barton (born 24 January 1986) is a British-American film, television, and stage actress. She began her career on the stage, appearing in Tony Kushner‘s Slavs! and took the lead in James Lapine‘s Twelve Dreams at New York City‘s Lincoln Center. She made her screen debut with […]
Sunday’s hero in upset win over #2 Iowa, Cotie McMahon Named Big Ten Player of the Week
By Danielle Daniels 1/22/2024 Cotie McMahon averaged 23.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in the Buckeyes’ wins against No. 2 Iowa and -/RV Maryland. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten Conference announced its weekly awards on Monday. Sophomore forward Cotie McMahon was named Big Ten Player […]
CBJ GAME INFO: JAN. 23, 2024 AT EDMONTON GAME PREVIEW, 9 PM TONIGHT
By Joe “Big Head” Coppersmith Oilers to Watch « C Leon Draisaitl ranks second on the Oilers in points with 22-28-50 in 42 appearances and has totaled 7-9-16 in 14 career outings vs. CBJ. « C Connor McDavid ranks fifth in the NHL in assists and ninth in points with 16-43-59 […]
MiLB News: Minor League Baseball Unveils New Logo
By J.Y. Mortimer New look highlights connection between MiLB and Major League Baseball Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) at the end of September, announced the launch of a new logo to represent its 14 leagues across four classification levels. The modernized logo features the iconic […]
Columbus Clippers News: Brayan Rocchio Named 2023 Clipper of the Year
By J.Y. Mortimer The Columbus Clippers, Triple‐A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, named shortstop Brayan Rocchio as the 2023 “Clipper of the Year”. Rocchio is currently rated by MLB.com as the top prospect in the Cleveland organization. In his first full season at the Triple‐A […]
Columbus Clippers News: Savannah Bananas coming to Huntington Park in 2024!
By J.Y. Mortimer In Columbus May 24th-26th The Savannah Bananas are bringing “The Greatest Show in Sports” (ESPN) to one million fans and six Major League Baseball stadiums across 29 cities and 20 states in 2024. The tour begins with a return to George […]
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Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball News: Desmond Claude Earns Another BIG EAST Conference Honor
By Stretch Jenkinson 01.22.24 CINCINNATI — Xavier University sophomore Desmond Claude was named to the BIG EAST Conference Honor Roll for the third time this season and the second-straight week on Monday after averaging 22.5 ppg., 6.5 apg. and 4.0 rpg. in wins this past week […]