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Day: February 26, 2024
Jeff Jones announces Retirement as head basketball coach at Old Dominion University
By Bert Leeson 2/26/2024 NORFOLK, Va. – After eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight, a dozen 20-win seasons, and an NIT Championship, Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones announced his retirement on Monday. Jones finishes his 32-year head coaching career with […]
Columbus Fury Match Notes for Tonight against Vegas Thrill
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Pro Volleyball Federation Standings for Week of February 25, 2024
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Tonight’s Opponent, Vegas Thrill at Columbus Fury, 7 PM
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Columbus Fury Opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Thrill loses to hot team Columbus Fury
By Annie Walker February 26, 2024 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Vegas Thrill (2-4) suffered a 3-0 loss (24-26, 23-25, 20-25) against the Columbus Fury (2-2) Saturday night, at the Dollar Loan Center Arena. Columbus claimed the first set in a tightly-contested 26-24 battle. Vegas […]
Columbus Fury Opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Thrill Falls To Orlando In Four Sets
By Annie Walker February 23, 2024 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Vegas Thrill (2-3) lost in four sets (23-25, 18-25, 25-20, 28-30) to the Orlando Valkyries (3-3), Thursday night at the Dollar Loan Center Arena. Thrill middle blocker Molly McCage scored the first point of […]
Columbus Fury Opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Earns first franchise home win against San Diego
By Annie Walker February 20, 2024 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Vegas Thrill (2-2) won their first home match in franchise history, defeating the San Diego Mojo (0-3) in a three set sweep (25-16, 25-15, 25-21), Monday night at the Dollar Loan Center Arena. Opposite hitter […]
Columbus Fury Opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Team wins first match in franchise debut over Omaha Supernovas
By Annie Walker OMAHA, Neb. (February 7, 2024) – The Vegas Thrill, Vegas’ newest major professional sports team, won their inaugural franchise match against the Omaha Supernovas in a five-set thriller on Wednesday night that kept fans on the edge of their seats. On the […]
Columbus Fury Opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Legendary LSU Volleyball Coach Fran Flory leading Thrill
By Annie Walker LAS VEGAS (Nov. 1, 2023) – Pro Volleyball Federation, the first women’s professional volleyball league in the United States, recently named Las Vegas as the seventh team for the inaugural 2024 season, and the city’s newest professional sports team releases upcoming schedule […]
Columbus Fury opponent, Vegas Thrill News: Vegas was named Seventh Team in Pro Volleyball Federation for 2024 season
By Annie Walker COLUMBUS, OH / FRISCO, TX – Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America, announced Las Vegas as its newest market, giving the League seven teams that will play during its 2024 inaugural season. Each of the seven teams […]
Jackie Loughery, wife of Dragnet star Jack Webb, dies at 93
By Brenda June Temple FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Jacqueline V. Loughery (sometimes credited as Evelyn Avery; 1930/1931 – 23 February 2024) was an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned “Miss Rockaway Point” in 1949 before becoming crowned Miss New York USA 1952 and later was the first-ever […]
Black History Month Feature: Sojourner Truth, American abolitionist and activist for African-American civil rights, women’s rights
By Lady Houston FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sojourner Truth (/soʊˈdʒɜːrnər, ˈsoʊdʒɜːrnər/; born Isabella Baumfree; c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an American abolitionist and activist for African-American civil rights, women’s rights, and alcohol temperance. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to court to recover […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, February 26, 2024
By Brenda June Temple FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and coach who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dantley is a six-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection and a two-time NBA scoring champion. Dantley finished ninth on the all-time […]
Columbus Fury News: TO ANNOUNCE MYSTERY SEAT MONDAY FOR MATCH AGAINST VEGAS THRILL ON MONDAY
By Annie Walker 2/25/2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio–The Columbus Fury will welcome fans to the second home match of the season against the Vegas Thrill on Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in Nationwide Arena with a new ticket offer, Mystery Seat Monday. The promotion […]
Columbus Fury News: TEAM RETURNS HOME TO HOST VEGAS ON MONDAY NIGHT
By Annie Walker February 25, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Coming off an impressive road sweep, the Columbus Fury (2-2) return to Nationwide Arena on Monday night to host the Vegas Thrill (2-4). The Fury have won consecutive matches and will look to protect home court from […]
Columbus Fury News: ANNOUNCES NATIONWIDE AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER
By Annie Walker COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 14, 2024) – The Columbus Fury welcomes Nationwide as a foundational Pillar Partner for their inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season. The relationship, which designates Nationwide as the Exclusive Property & Casualty Insurance Partner and a Financial Services Partner, […]
Columbus Fury continues improvement by Sweeping Vegas
By Annie Walker 2 24 2024 LAS VEGAS – The Columbus Fury (2-2) earned their second consecutive win with a win over the Vegas Thrill (2-4) on Saturday night at the Dollar Loan Center. Reagan Cooper led the way once again with 15 kills while […]