By Missy Grimes   Norfolk State Administration introduces Michael Vick as Football Coach, Ross Gordon MC, Bishop Kim Brown of Board of Visitors, Javaune Adams-Gaston President and AD, Melody Webb.mp3   Norfolk State Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb formally introduced NSU head football coach […]

By Joe Coopersmith GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS 1st – K. Marchenko (1-2-3, GWG); 2nd – D. Voronkov, CBJ (2-0-2); 3rd – S. Monahan, CBJ (0-3-3) GOAL SCORERS Columbus: D. Voronkov (9), K. Johnson (10), J. Harris (1), PPG – D. Voronkov (10), K. Marchenko (13) Montreal: D. Savard (1), L. Hutson […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 24, 2024 * Sidney Crosby’s four-point night included a trio of assists as he moved into a tie with Penguins legend Mario Lemieux (1,033) for the most in franchise history and 12th place on the NHL’s all-time list. * Mark Scheifele and Dylan Holloway each scored a […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 23, 2024 * Sam Reinhart scored on the power play for yet another special-teams goal, tied for the fourth most on record in a calendar year. * Nathan MacKinnon and Leon Draisaitl became the first two players to record 20 points this December and […]

By Myrtle Davies ESPN December 23, 2024 Friday ESPN2 Doubleheader: Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m. ET and Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Hockey Club at 9:30 p.m. Primetime Sunday Matchup on ESPN Between Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks at 8:30 p.m. 37 NHL […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 23, 2024 NEW YORK (Dec. 23, 2024) – Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander and Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the week ending Dec. 22.   FIRST STAR – CALE MAKAR, D, […]

By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 22, 2024 * No lead was safe in the third period – Owen Tippett helped the Flyers put a bow on one of the rarest wins in NHL history while Leon Draisaitl capped one of the latest comeback victories in Oilers history. * Patrik Laine continued his string […]

By Myrtle Davies NEW YORK (Dec. 22, 2024) – New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended for eight games, without pay, for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during NHL Game No. 525 in Dallas on Friday, Dec. 20, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.   The incident occurred […]

By Myrtle Davies   NHL Public Relations December 21, 2024 * Patrik Laine continued his strong start with the Canadiens as he became the seventh player on record to score each of his first seven goals with a franchise on the power play.   * Utah Hockey Club earned their fourth […]

By Dan Hock     FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS   Jack Edward DiLauro (May 3, 1943 – December 7, 2024) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets. After a career in sporting goods and as a retail liquidation consultant, DiLauro died […]

By Colin McGuigan   USF (6-6; 4-4 American) vs San Jose State (7-5; 3-4 MWC) Tuesday, Dec. 24 • 8:00 P.M. (ET) • Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (16,909) • Honolulu, HI SURFACE: Artificial Turf TV:   ESPN: Tiffany Greene (P-by-P) & Jay Walker (Analyst) & Marilyn Payne (Reporter) & […]

By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Treaty of Ghent (8 Stat. 218) was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. It took effect in February 1815. Both sides signed it on December 24, 1814, in the city of Ghent, United Netherlands (now in Belgium). […]

By Danielle Daniels   Ryan Day OSU head coach CFP C Press Conference 1st Round #8 Buckeyes 42 #9 Tennessee 17 12 21 2024.mp3   No. 8 Ohio State 42, No. 9 Tennessee 17 College Football Playoff First Round Dec. 21, 2024 – Ohio Stadium, […]

By Cord Rankin 12 21 2024   BOX SCORE https://wsuraiders.com/boxscore.aspx?path=mbball&id=9964   YPSILANTI, MI – Alex Huibregtse’s potential game-tying three-pointer in the final moments rattled out as the Wright State men’s basketball team fell 86-82 on Saturday afternoon at Eastern Michigan in the Raiders final non-conference matchup of […]

By Cord Rankin 12 21 2024   BOX SCORE https://goxavier.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2024-25/marquette/boxscore/12607   Marcus Foster leads four Musketeers in double figures with 16 points   CINCINNATI – Xavier men’s basketball used a 14-0 run to come back and take the lead late but fell, 72-70, to No. 9 […]

By Cord Rankin 12 22 2024   OXFORD, Ohio – The Miami University men’s basketball team took down Sacred Heart 94-76 Sunday afternoon. Reece Potter led the RedHawks (7-4) with a career-high 19 points, while Kam Craft (12), Brant Byers (10) and Eian Elmer (10) added double figures in scoring. Tanner Thomas led the […]

By Cord Rankin 12 22 2024   CINCINNATI, Ohio – The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team hosted Grambling State on Sunday in its final non-conference matchup of the season and came away with an 84-49 victory. With the win, Cincinnati improves to 10-1 on the […]

By Nancy Stewart NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University, the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia, has called on a Hampton Roads legend to lead the Norfolk State football program. Following unanimous approval by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon, NSU Director […]

By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Arthur James Evans (March 27, 1942 – December 21, 2024) was an American actor who made multiple film and television appearances over five decades. Evans died in Los Angeles on December 21, 2024, at the age of 82. Evans’ […]

By Dan Hock Statements on the Passing of Rickey Henderson December 21, 2024   Statement from Pamela Henderson It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of my husband, Rickey Henderson. A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, […]