Year: 2024

Ohio Bobcats Men’s Basketball News: Second Round Matchups for MAC-SBC Challenge Released

By Marisol Nicholson 1/22/2024   FOLLOW OHIO ATHLETICS: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American and Sun Belt Conferences have announced matchups for the Feb. 10 MAC-SBC Challenge for both men’s and women’s basketball, the leagues announced today. Current NET rankings, projected season finish and previous cross-conference contests […]

Columbus Fury signs Franchise Player in Megan Courtney-Lust; Ohio native is from Dayton suburb of Kettering

By Annie Walker     COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Fury announced the signing of world-champion volleyball player Megan Courtney. The professional outside hitter from Dayton, Ohio, brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and proven success at the highest levels. She is expected to serve as […]

Miami RedHawks News: Men’s Basketball to Play at Georgia State in MAC/Sun Belt Challenge

By Marisol Nicholson 1/22/2024   MAC SBC CHALLENGE https://miamiredhawks.com/documents/2024/1/22/MAC_SBC_Challenge_2nd_Game_MBB.pdf   CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Miami University men’s basketball team will travel to Georgia State on Saturday, Feb. 10 as part of the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge, the conferences announced today. The RedHawks previously hosted Texas State in […]

Columbus Fury CEO is veteran Sports Executive David Paitson, formally of Columbus Chill & Columbus Blue Jackets

By Annie Walker COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Fury named sports industry veteran and former Columbus Blue Jackets senior executive Dr. David Paitson as its Chief Executive Officer on Thursday, bringing the accomplished sports executive back to Columbus to oversee the establishment of the new Pro […]

UC Bearcats visit venerable Allen Fieldhouse and #7 Kansas Jayhawks tonight at 9 pm, ESPN; sixth straight Top 25 team ‘Cats are facing

By Stretch Jenkinson 1 22. 2024 GAME NOTES https://gobearcats.com/documents/2024/1/21/2023-24_Game_Notes_at_KU.pdf   CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati men’s basketball team will take center stage in the Sunflower State for ESPN’s Big Monday against the Kansas Jayhawks. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. THE RUNDOWN Cincinnati flipped a […]

International Ice Hockey Federation News: Israeli National Team will be allowed to compete in upcoming 2024 IIHF WM20IIIA in Bulgaria

By Sasha Colcheck 17 JAN 2024   Following recent exchanges and extensive discussions with all involved stakeholders, the IIHF has received from the Ministry of Youth and Sport in Bulgaria and the related Organizing Committee the required confirmation for the safety and security support needed […]

Statement from the National Hockey League IIHL announcements regarding Israeli National Team’s eligibility

By Sasha Colcheck NEW YORK (January 13, 2024) – The National Hockey League released the following statement: “The NHL has significant concerns with the announcement from the IIHF on Wednesday regarding the Israeli National Team’s eligibility for, and participation in, upcoming IIHF events. We expressed those […]

NHL News: Fans Finalize the NHL All-Star Roster through the 2024 NHL All-Star Fan Vote presented by MassMutual; NHL Announces First 10 All-Stars Competing for $1 Million Prize in 2024 NHL All-Star Skills presented by DraftKings Sportsbook

By Sasha Colcheck Fan Vote Will Determine the Final Two Skills Competitors   NHL Public Relations January 13, 2024 NEW YORK (Jan. 13, 2024) – NHL fans have completed the 2024 NHL All-Star roster, voting 12 Players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, Feb. 1-3 in […]

NHL News: NHL Announces Head Coaches for 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend

By Sasha Colcheck NHL Public Relations January 14, 2024 NEW YORK (Jan. 14, 2024) – The National Hockey League announced today that Jim Montgomery of the Boston Bruins (Atlantic), Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets (Central), Peter Laviolette of the New York Rangers (Metropolitan) and Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks (Pacific) will serve as the head coaches for the 2024 NHL® All-Star […]