By Stretch Jenkinson * The Hurricanes, Jets and Rangers each picked up wins Sunday as the NHL’s top eight teams are now separated by five points or fewer in a jam-packed Presidents’ Trophy race. * Sidney Crosby continued his march to a 19th career point-per-game season and helped the Penguins stay in the hunt […]
NHL News: Lightning’s Kucherov, Blackhawks’ Bedard and Wild’s Fleury Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
By Stretch Jenkinson NEW YORK (March 18, 2024) – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 17. FIRST STAR – NIKITA KUCHEROV, RW, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Kucherov tied […]
NHL News: Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov Suspended Two Games for Illegal Check to the Head
By Stretch Jenkinson NEW YORK (March 18, 2024) – Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary during NHL Game No. 1063 in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, March 16, the National […]
NHL News: Six Exclusive NHL Games this Week on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu
By Stretch Jenkinson ABC Hockey Saturday in Primetime Featuring Eastern Conference Showdown Between Florida Panthers and New York Rangers at 8 p.m. ET Toronto Maple Leafs Face Off Against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+/Hulu The Point Returns Thursday at […]
NHL News: ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Sunday, March 17, 2024
By Stretch Jenkinson * The Lightning padded their Wild Card position and the Red Wings moved into one, while the Capitals and Islanders collected points as the Rush to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. * The Hurricanes overcame a 3-0 deficit in a contest that saw them score two goals in the […]
NHL News: New York Islanders Representative Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpaa Earns His Sixth European Title at the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship
By Stretch Jenkinson Temppanen Advances as Runner Up For Second Straight Year COPENHAGEN (March 17, 2024) – In a rematch of last year’s European Championship, Erik ‘Eki’ Tammenpää,representing the New York Islanders, again prevailed over Teemu ‘Temppanen’ Karvonen representing the Anaheim Ducks to win the EA SPORTS NHL 24 European Championship title. The win marks […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: 3:10 Today, #14 Morehead State (Ohio Valley) plays against Illinois (Big Ten)
By Chris Coopersmith GAME NOTES | SCHEDULE PAGE (LINKS TO LIVE VIDEO AND LIVE STATS) | WESTWOOD ONE RADIO | NCAA BRACKET MOREHEAD, Ky. — It March Madness, and the Morehead State Men’s Basketball team is looking for a little March gladness as the Eagles face off against Illinois in the […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: First Four survivor, #16 Wagner ( NEC) faces #1 North Carolina (ACC), 2:45 PM
By Chris Coopersmith WATCH | Game Notes Charlotte, NC – The Wagner College men’s basketball team will take on #1 North Carolina in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, and will be […]
Columbus loses 3-1 but Courtney Lush Paces Fury With 14 Kills Against Grand Rapids
By Annie Walker COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Columbus Fury (4-5) made a furious comeback attempt on Wednesday night but fell short to the Grand Rapids Rise (5-5) in four sets. The Rise held the momentum early and went to the intermission with a 2-0 set lead. Despite […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: 2:00 PM Today, #15 Long Beach State (Big West) up against #2 Arizona (PAC 12)
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt GAME NOTES-NCAA FIRST ROUND https://longbeachstate.com/documents/2024/3/18/36_Arizona__NCAA_.pdf The Beach won the Big West Championship LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach State will make its 10th NCAA Tournament appearance, facing the Arizona Wildcats from Salt Lake City at 11 a.m. PT on Thursday, March […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: #14 Akron (MAC) against #3 Creighton (Big East) Today, 1:30 PM
By Sanderson “Snuffy” Smith GAME NOTES https://gozips.com/documents/2024/3/19/MBB_AKRON_32124_Creighton.pdf No. 14 Akron (24-10, 13-5 Mid-American) vs No. 3 Creighton (23-9, 14-6 BIG EAST) Thursday, Mar. 21 – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, Penn. 1:30 pm ET – TNT – WHLO 640 HEAD COACHES Akron:John Groce | Overall […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: #11 Duquesne (A-10) against #6 BYU (Big 12), Today at 12:40 PM
By Sanderson “Snuffy” Smith GAME 36 2024 NCAA Division I Championship #11 Duquesne (24-11) vs. #6 BYU (20-12) Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 12:40 p.m. Omaha, Neb. | CHI Health Center Arena (17,560) TV: TruTV with Tom McCarthy, Deb Antonelli, Avery Johnson & AJ Ross […]
2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: First Game of the Day, #9 Michigan State (Big 10) against #8 Mississippi State (SEC), 12:15 PM
By Sanderson “Snuffy” Smith Spartans Extend NCAA Tournament Streak to 26 Straight EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State has earned a bid to its 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament, extending the longest NCAA Tournament streak in Big Ten history. The ninth-seeded Spartans (19-14, 10-10 Big Ten) […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, March 21, 2024
By Brenda June Temple FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Soon after returning from France, Jefferson accepted President Washington’s invitation to serve as Secretary of State. Pressing issues at this time were the national debt and the permanent location of the capital. He opposed a national debt, preferring that each […]
Columbus Crew 3 New York Red Bulls 0: Head coach Wilfried Nancy dissects Match with Media
By Mariana Smith Wilfried Nancy Crew HC 3 16 2023 Post-match Press Conference Crew 3 Red Bulls 0.mp3 Match Notes: The Crew earned a 3-0 win against the New York Red Bulls in tonight’s home match at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. With the home […]
NCAA FIRST FOUR: Colorado Buffaloes Ready For Boise State Broncos Opening Game Tonight, 9 PM
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt 3 20 2024 COLORADO GAME NOTES https://cubuffs.com/documents/2024/3/19/CU_Game_Notes_Boise_State_NCAA.pdf BOISE STATE GAME NOTES https://cubuffs.com/documents/2024/3/19/Boise_State_Game_Notes.pdf GAME SCOUTING REPORT *Colorado are making their first NCAA appearance since 2021. Da Silva and fellow CU senior Luke O’Brien both made appearances in that tournament. Buffs […]
NCAA FIRST FOUR: Broncos Open NCAA Tournament Against Colorado, 9 PM Tonight
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt 3 20 2024 Notables WHAT’S NEXT: Boise State men’s basketball returns to the NCAA Tournament this week. The Broncos will open the tournament against Colorado in the First Four, Wednesday, March 20, in Dayton, Ohio. LAST TIME OUT: The Broncos rallied from a […]
NCAA FIRST FOUR: Grambling State to Open NCAA Tournament Tonight versus Montana State, 6:30 PM
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt 3 20 2024 GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men’s basketball team is set to take on Montana State in a battle of 16-seeds in Dayton, Ohio, tipping off the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the First Four. The game […]
NCAA FIRST FOUR: Montana State Bobcats Face Grambling State Tonight at 6:30 PM in Dayton, Ohio
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt Montana State men’s basketball looking for first NCAA Tournament win program history 3 202 2024 MONTANA STATE NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME NOTES https://msubobcats.com/documents/2024/3/18/2024_Montana_State_MBB_NCAA_Tournament__Grambling_State__Game_Notes.pdf DAYTON, Ohio – Making their third straight appearance and sixth overall at the NCAA Tournament, the Montana State […]
Grand Rapids Rise travels to Columbus tonight for 7 PM Match
By Annie Walker 3 20 2024 This Week’s Match RISE (4-5) at Columbus Fury (4-4) // Wed., March 20 // 7 p.m. // Nationwide Arena Watch: YouTube at 7 p.m. Season Series: 2-0 Overall, 0-0 Away. Third of four meetings overall, first of two at Nationwide Arena […]