By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (/duːˈbɔɪs/ doo-BOYSS; February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Du Bois grew up in a relatively tolerant and integrated community. After completing graduate work at the Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin and Harvard […]
Month: February 2025
NFL News: Flag & Skills Participants Announced for 2025 Pro Bowl Games Presented by Verizon
By Lydia Jane Allison Competitions that showcase AFC and NFC players’ football and non-football skills to happen Thursday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Feb. 2 New skills include Satisfying Catches presented by SNICKERS®, The Big Spike and Punt Perfect NEW YORK — Jan. 29, 2025 — The NFL […]
NFL News: Rosters Finalized for 2025 Pro Bowl Games; Today 3-6 PM, ESPN & ABC
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Jan. 28, 2025 — The NFL today announced the finalized AFC and NFC rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. For the second consecutive year, the NFL will return to Orlando to celebrate the league’s best players at the 2025 Pro […]
Fighting Illini Athletics and Gameday Spirit Unite to Honor Terrence Shannon Jr. on February 15 with Michigan State in town
By Jeysla Gonzalez January 28, 2025 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Gameday Spirit Fanstore, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, proudly announces a special celebration of Illini Basketball legend Terrence Shannon Jr. on Saturday, Feb. 15. This unforgettable day will commemorate Shannon’s extraordinary contributions to Illinois Basketball, […]
Streaking Blue Jackets continue their Western U.S. road trip with a visit to the Dallas Stars; Game 53 Preview
By Joe Coopersmith FEB. 2, 2025 II AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER II AT DALLAS STARS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FanDuel Sports Network Steve Mears (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (analyst), Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre (analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter), Brian Giesenschlag (Host) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Stars […]
Indy Ignite Match Notes for Columbus Fury Today
By Annie Walker COURTESY INDY IGNITE COMMUNICATIONS
Pro Volleyball Federation Standings as of Sunday, February 2, 2025; Vegas overtakes Indy for top spot
By Annie Walker COURTESY COLUMBUS FURY AND PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION COMMUNICATIONS
Columbus Fury on a short road trip today to Indianapolis for 6:00 match against Indy Ignite
By Annie Walker COURTESY COLUMBUS FURY COMMUNICATIONS
Cleveland Cavaliers hosts Dallas Mavericks today, 3:30 PM
By Joe Bob Gandy 2 2 2025 Dallas Mavericks up-to-date information: *8th in the Western Conference *28-23 .549 *13 GB #1 Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference *19-17 in the Conference *5-4 in the Southwest Division *Lost 1 game in a row, […]
UC Bearcats Men’s Basketball Welcomes West Virginia in Sunday Matinee, 2:00
By Henry Rawn 2 2 2025 UC GAME NOTES https://gobearcats.com/documents/2025/1/31/2024-25_Game_Notes_-_WVU.pdf CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati men’s basketball team is ready to return to Fifth Third Arena on Sunday afternoon when it hosts former Big East rival West Virginia at 2 p.m. Doors open at […]
Horizon League’s hottest team, Robert Morris Men’s Basketball Looks for Seven Straight Win at Wright State today
By Pete Ross 2 2 2025 ROBERT MORRIS GAME NOTES https://rmucolonials.com/documents/2025/2/1/Game24.WSU.pdf MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – RMU (16-7, 8-4 HL) looks to extend its winning streak to seven games when it visits Wright State (11-12, 5-7 HL) on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff is scheduled for […]
Wright State Raiders return home for Sunday matinee, 2 PM against Horizon League’s Top team in Robert Morris
By Pete Ross 2 2 2025 DAYTON – The Wright State men’s basketball team returns home for a Sunday afternoon contest to begin February as the Raiders welcome Robert Morris to the Nutter Center. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and fans can follow the action several […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Senior Taylor Thierry Named to Big Ten Weekly Honor Roll
By Danielle Daniels 1/27/2025 Thierry made a career-high five triples on Sunday and the Buckeyes earned two wins last week. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten Conference announced its weekly women’s basketball awards on Monday. Senior guard/forward Taylor Thierry was named to the weekly honor […]
#8 OSU Women’s Buckeyes and Huskies will meet for the first time as Big Ten opponents at 5 p.m. ET Today on Alumnae Day
By Danielle Daniels 2 2 2025 No. 8/8 Ohio State vs. Washington Date: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 Venue: Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center (Columbus, Ohio) Game: Sunday vs. Washington (5 p.m. ET) | BTN | Live Stats Rosters: Ohio State | Washington Notes:Ohio State COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 8/8 Ohio State […]
#18 Fighting Illini Host Ohio State this afternoon in Sold-Out Coaches vs. Cancer Matchup, 1 PM Matinee
By Danielle Daniels 2 2 2025 #18 ILLINOIS (14-7, 6-5 B1G) vs. Ohio State (13-8, 5-5 B1G) Date | Time Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 | 12 p.m. CT Location Champaign, Ill. | State Farm Center Buy Tickets Sold Out | Purchase on Seat Geek TV CBS (Kevin Harlan & Jim Spanarkel) Live Stream […]
OSU Men’s Basketball ends road trip at #18 Illinois this afternoon at 1 PM looking for upset
By Danielle Daniels 2 2 2025 Ohio State at No. 18 Illinois Date: February 2, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. ET Venue: State Farm Center – Champaign, Ill. TV: CBS Listen: Ohio State Radio Network from Learfield Live Stats: Statbroadcast Game Notes: Ohio State | Rosters: Ohio State | Illinois Season Stats: Ohio State | Illinois TICKETS: Season, single-game, group and […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday February 2, 2025: Groundhog Day!
By Tatiana Ponil Candlemas / Groundhog Day Learn all about Groundhog Day! It’s no accident that Groundhog Day and Candlemas are celebrated together, for both signify the triumph of light over darkness, spring over winter. Candlemas was originally a Celtic festival marking the “cross-quarter day,” or midpoint […]
Black History Month Feature, February 2, 2025: Ebony/Jet Founder & Publisher, John H. Johnson
By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS John Harold Johnson (January 19, 1918 – August 8, 2005) was an American businessman and publisher. Johnson was the founder in 1942 of the Johnson Publishing Company, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson’s company, with its Ebony (1945) and Jet (1951) magazines, was among the most influential African-American business in […]
Today’s Men’s Basketball Schedule for February 1, 2025
By Jeysla Gonzalez 2 1 2025 COURTESY NCAA COMMUNICATIONS
Columbus Fury swept at Omaha to fall to 0-6
By Annie Walker 1 31 2025 OMAHA, Neb. — The Columbus Fury (0-6) fell to the Omaha Supernovas (4-2) 3-0 (21-25, 18-25, 17-25) on Friday evening. Morgan Lewis led the way for the Fury with 11 points achieving eight kills, two blocks, a dig, and […]