By Mariana Smithfield Forward Marino Hinestroza started in his MLS debut tonight, logging 59 minutes, 15 accurate passes (79 percent pass accuracy), 37 touches, one tackle and one ground duel won. QUOTES: Forward Marino Hinestroza On his first MLS match for the Crew “First, I […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Opens Big 12 Tournament Championship with WVU Today at 3 PM
By Bert Leeson 3 12 2024 GAME NOTES https://gobearcats.com/documents/2024/3/11/2023-24_Game_Notes-Big_12.pdf CINCINNATI — The Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship is here for the Cincinnati men’s basketball team, as it embarks today for Kansas City to play West Virginia at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday. THE RUNDOWN Cincinnati […]
Columbus Fury loses 3-1 in home match against Vegas Thrill
By Annie Walker COLUMBUS—The Columbus Fury (4-4) took on the Vegas Thrill (4-7) on Monday night falling in four sets for their first home loss of the season. Columbus took the first set, closing it out on a 5-0 run, but Vegas answered with […]
Blue Jackets travel to Quebec for 7 PM Matchup with Montreal Canadiens
By Joe Coopersmith Canadiens to Watch « RW Cole Caufield ranks second on Montreal in goals and points with 19-32-51 in 64 contests and has recorded 3-3-6 in six career games against the Blue Jackets. « D Mike Matheson ranks 10th-T among NHL blueliners in points and 11th-T in assists with […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, March 12, 2024
By Linda Loons FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 100 […]
Former Miami RedHawks star, Blue Jacket and Columbus native Kiefer Sherwood playing well with Nashville Predators and scores goal in Saturday’s win
By Joe Coopersmith Kiefer Sutherland Nashville Predators LW Playing in hometown & scoring goal Nashville 2 CBJ 1 Saturday March 9 2024.mp3 Kiefer Sherwood has established career highs in assists (9) and points (16) this season; he is one goal from surpassing his […]
Pro Volleyball Federation Standings through March 11, 2024
By Annie Walker
COLUMBUS FURY Match Day Noters: 3 11 24 vs. Vegas Thrill
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Utah State Fires Women’s Basketball Coach Kayla Ard; Awkwardly, she announces it at Conference Tournament Press Conference
By Linda Loons 3/10/2024 LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau announced on Sunday that head women’s basketball coach Kayla Ard has been relieved of her duties after four seasons. Ard, the ninth head coach in program history, guided the […]
UIC Flames not retaining Men’s Basketball Coach Luke Yaklich
By Bert Leeson 3/10/2024 CHICAGO (March 10, 2024) – Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced today. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank […]
Nashville’s Luke Evangelista, second cousin of Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan, scores game winner in Blue Jackets game; Predators have a surprising year for a rebuilding team
By Joe Coopersmith The Nashville Predators play in the rugged, physical NHL Central Division with Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado, St. Louis, Minnesota, Arizona and Chicago. The Predators sit 4th in the division but own the first Western Conference Wild Card by 2 points over Vegas. This […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, March 11, 2024
By Marie Reader FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland’s Opus, Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of television and cinema roles between 2004 and 2006. […]
Mo Farsi stars for Crew in 101st minute with Game-winning goal against Chicago Fire FC; Crew now 2-0-1, 7 points to start season
By Mariana Smithfield Mo Farsi Crew Defender March 9, 2024 Crew 2 Chicago Fire FC 1 Post-Match Locker Room.mp3 Match Notes: The Crew earned a 2-1 win against Chicago Fire FC in tonight’s home match at Lower.com Field. With the home victory, the Black & […]
A surprise firing! Coach finishes 3rd in Missouri Valley Coach of Year Voting, team is 19-13, he is an alum but Southern Illinois parts ways with Men’s Basketball head coach Bryan Mullins
By Bert Leeson 03/08/2024 CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University announced today that it has parted ways with fifth-year head coach Bryan Mullins. In five seasons at his alma mater, Mullins recorded an 86-68 record, including a 19-13 mark this season. After losing its top-two scorers […]
Pepperdine Director of Athletics Steve Potts to Retire at end of 2024 school year
By Bert Leeson MALIBU, Calif. – Steve Potts (JD ’82) announced Wednesday that he will retire as Pepperdine University’s director of athletics at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the director of athletics at Pepperdine and to […]
Peppedine Athletics News: Mourns the Passing of Gary Colson who put basketball team in National Spotlight during 11 years at helm
By Bert Leeson MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine athletics mourns the passing of former men’s basketball head coach Gary Colson on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was 89 years old. A 1996 Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Colson coached some of the Waves’ earliest star players. […]
Pepperdine dumps basketball coach Lorenzo Romar; ends second stint at school with record of 117-156 6 years
By Bert Leeson MALIBU – At the end of the current season, Lorenzo Romar will conclude his tenure as head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team after six seasons at the helm. “Pepperdine benefited tremendously from Lorenzo Romar‘s leadership, both on and off the court, and we owe […]
Pacific Tigers News: HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH LEONARD PERRY REASSIGNED
By Bert Leeson STOCKTON, Calif. – Leonard Perry was reassigned today from his position as head men’s basketball coach to other duties at University of the Pacific. Associate head coach Josh Newman will serve as interim head coach. A national search for Pacific’s next head men’s basketball […]
Cal Poly to Part Ways with John Smith at Season’s End
By Bert Leeson SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman announced recently that head men’s basketball coach John Smith will not be returning next season. “Thanks to John for his leadership and commitment to our university,” Oberhelman said. “We wish him […]
William & Mary Tribe Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Dane Fischer
By Bert Leeson 3/10/2024 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning. The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after […]