By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Tina Louise (nee Blacker; born February 11, 1934) is an American actress widely known for her role as movie star Ginger Grant in the television situation comedy Gilligan’s Island. Louise is the last surviving cast member. She began her career on stage in the […]
Black History Month Feature: Althea Gibson, First Black Professional Tennis Player
By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event (the French Open). The […]
Dayton Flyers gives away game to VCU, 73-68, with turnovers, lack of rebounding and getting outshot by 18; Head coach Anthony Grant Press Conference
By Malcolm Price Anthony Grant UD Flyers coach Postgame Press Conference VCU 73 UD 68 2 7 2025 2 7 2025 DAYTON – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team fell in a tight contest to VCU, 73-68, on Friday night at UD […]
NFL News: Post Malone to Headline Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert
By Lydia Jane Allison Fans around the world can tune in via live stream exclusively on YouTube NEW YORK – Jan. 29, 2025 – The NFL announced 9x diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone as the headline performer for the Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert, the […]
NFL Media Live On-Location from New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
By Lydia Jane Allison NFL Digital Media Coverage Across NFL+, NFL Channel, NFL.com, the NFL App and YouTube INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jan. 30, 2025 — For the 22nd year, NFL Media is on-location providing comprehensive, wall-to-wall coverage of Super Bowl week. With more than 60 hours of […]
NFL News: Super Bowl LIX Pregame Ceremony Celebrates New Orleans Community
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW ORLEANS – Feb. 6, 2025 – The NFL will honor the city of New Orleans in a special Super Bowl LIX pregame ceremony. In light of recent tragedies, the NFL will use its biggest platform to commemorate the unwavering resilience […]
Tonight’s Super Bowl LIX Preview Capsule: Defending champion Chiefs against the Eagles in New Orleans, 6:30 PM/5:30 PM CT, FOX
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Feb. 5, 2025 — The Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) and Philadelphia Eagles (17-3) will meet in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, FOX) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The 34 combined wins, including the postseason, by the Chiefs and Eagles […]
Dayton Flyers’ mistakes, lack of rebounding and turnovers lead to loss to VCU: Nate Santos, Javon Bennett Post-game Press Conference
By Malcolm Price DAYTON – The University of Dayton men’s basketball team fell in a tight contest to VCU, 73-68, on Friday night at UD Arena. Junior Javon Bennett and senior Nate Santos were the only two Flyers to reach double-digits in the scoring column, Santos reaching 18 and Bennett […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Taylor Thierry Named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
By Danielle Daniels 2/5/2025 Thierry is averaging 2.4 steals per game this season and leads the team. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Naismith Awards announced the 2025 Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year presented by MOLECULE Watch List on Wednesday. Senior guard/forward Taylor Thierry was among […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Cotie McMahon Named Top 10 Finalist for Cheryl Miller Award
By Danielle Daniels 2/5/2025 The Cheryl Miller Small Forward of the Year Award recognizes the top small forward in women’s college basketball. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Basketball Hall of Fame’s Naismith Starting 5 committee, in collaboration with the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association, named the […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Cotie McMahon and Jaloni Cambridge Named to Midseason Top 50 Watch List
By Danielle Daniels 2/3/2025 The USBWA announced its Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year midseason watch list on Monday. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The United States Basketball Writers’ Association (USBWA) announced its midseason watch list for the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the […]
Nebraska Cornhuskers return home today to host Ohio State, 2 PM/1 PM CT in Men’s Basketball
By Danielle Daniels 2 9 2025 Game 24 Opponent: Ohio State Date: Sun., Feb. 9 Tipoff: 1 p.m. Location: Lincoln, Neb. Arena: Pinnacle Bank Arena On the Air Radio: Sunday’s game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen on the call, including […]
Ohio State Men’s Basketball Buckeyes Play at Nebraska on Super Sunday, 2:00
By Danielle Daniels 2 9 2025 Ohio State at Nebraska Date: February 9, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, Neb. TV: BTN Listen: Ohio State Radio Network from Learfield Live Stats: Statbroadcast Game Notes: Ohio State | Nebraska Rosters: Ohio State | Nebraska Season Stats: Ohio State | Nebraska TICKETS: Season, single-game, group and mini plans […]
Musketeers Men’s Basketball Takes On Villanova Today In Philadelphia
By G. Wesley Garrison 2 9 2025 GAME NOTES https://goxavier.com/documents/2025/2/6/2025_NOTES_GAME_24_at_Villanova.pdf Xavier will play its next two games on the road. CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 14-9 overall and 6-6 in the BIG EAST Conference, visit the Villanova University Wildcats, 13-10 overall […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday February 9, 2025
By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. One of the most successful songwriters in American history, she wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 over the latter half of the […]
Black History Month Feature: Wendell Scott, first Black Race Car driver, NASCAR
By Tatiana Ponil FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Wendell Oliver Scott Sr. (August 29, 1921 – December 23, 1990) was an American stock car racing driver. He was the first African-American driver and team owner to compete and win in all divisions of NASCAR at its highest level. Scott began his racing […]
NHL News: NHL and NHLPA to Hold Free Fan Festivals in Boston and Montreal for 4 Nations Face-Off
By Myrtle Davies 4 Nations Face-Off Fan Village in Boston Set for 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET on Feb. 15, 16, and 17; 4 Nations Fan Festival in Montreal Set for 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET on Feb. 15 NHL Public […]
NHL News: TNT Sports to Exclusively Present Three Round-Robin Stage Games at Inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday, Feb. 12 & Monday, Feb. 17
Myrtle Davies TNT Sports February 4, 2025 Pregame and Postgame Coverage to Feature Analysts Representing Each Participating Nation as Wayne Gretzky, Henrik Lundqvist, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter, Tuukka Rask and Tony Granato Will Join Host Liam McHugh NHL on TNT Regular Season Action Continues […]
NHL News: Rickard Rakell of Penguins Named to Team Sweden for 4 Nations Face-Off, Replaces William Karlsson
By Myrtle Davies NHL.com February 4, 2025 Rickard Rakell was named to Team Sweden’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward will replace center William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights, who is week to week with a lower-body injury. […]
NHL News: iHeartMedia and NHL Launch ‘Energy Line With Nate and JSB,’ Featuring Julie Stewart-Binks and Nate Thompson
By Myrtle Davies Bruins Alumnus Patrice Bergeron and Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth Join First Episode of New Weekly Podcast Julie Young | NHL Public Relations February 4, 2025 NEW YORK (Feb. 4, 2024) – Want opinions? They have opinions. Want stories? They have stories. […]