By Colin McGuigan THE FLATS – In one of the more intriguing matchups of the 2024 bowl season, Georgia Tech football has accepted an invitation to play Vanderbilt in the 2024 Birmingham Bowl. The Birmingham Bowl will be held on Friday, Dec. 27 at Protective […]
College Football Bowl Games start today at 12 Noon from Ft. Worth: Oklahoma up against Navy
By Colin McGuigan Oklahoma Navy Friday, Dec. 27 / 11 a.m. CT / Fort Worth, Texas ESPN / Radio / Live Stats / Game Notes OPENING KICK • Oklahoma (6-6, 2-6 SEC) will make its first-ever Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl appearance when it faces Navy (9-3, 7-2 American) on Friday, Dec. […]
Daily Almanac for Friday December 27, 2024
By Annabelle Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Timothée Hal Chalamet (English: /ˈtɪməθi ˈʃæləmeɪ/ ⓘ TIM-əth-ee SHAL-ə-may; born December 27, 1995) is an American and French actor. His accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and three BAFTA Film Awards. Chalamet began his career as a teenager in television, appearing in the drama series Homeland in 2012. […]
Former Bengals and Eagles Pro Bowl LB Bill Bergey dies at 79; All-American at Arkansas State
By Lydia Jane Allison JONESBORO, Ark. (12/25/24) – The Arkansas State University family mourns the loss of one of its all-time football greats, Bill Bergey, who has passed away at the age of 79. During his time on the gridiron in Jonesboro, Bergey helped A-State […]
Red Wings use NHL Holiday Break to fire head coach Brent Lalonde and bring in Todd McLellan
By Myrtle Davies DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the team has named Todd McLellan the 29th Head Coach in franchise history and signed him to a multi-year contract. Additionally, the Red Wings have hired Trent […]
NFL News: What To Look For – Week 17
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Dec. 26, 2024 — Below are players that can set historic marks or reach career milestones in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, including: QB Josh Allen QB Joe Burrow WR Ja’Marr Chase QB Sam Darnold QB Jared Goff […]
Final College Football Game of the Night, 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, Arkansas State against Bowling Green, 9 PM on ESPN
By Colin McGuigan A-State Set to Play in Second Consecutive Bowl Appearance JONESBORO, Ark. (12/5/24) – The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Sunday the Red Wolves have accepted an official invitation to play in the 2024 68 Ventures Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26, at […]
Week 17 NFL Preview Capsule: Thursday Night Football, Seahawks at the Bears, 8:15 PM on Amazon Prime Video
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Tennessee Volunteers CFP Postgame with QB Nico Iamaleava and DB Will Brooks after losing at Ohio State, 42-17 in 1st Round
By Danielle Daniels Nico Iamaleava QB & DB Will Brooks #9 Tennessee Vols Postgame after CFP loss to #8 Ohio State 42-17 12 21 2024.mp3 December 22, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 9 seed and seventh-ranked Tennessee fell to No. 8 seed and sixth-ranked Ohio […]
Rate Bowl in Arizona this afternoon in Phoenix, 5:30 PM, Rutgers against Kansas State on ESPN
By Colin McGuigan RUTGERS (7-5) vs. KANSAS STATE (8-4) December 26, 2024 • 5:30 p.m. ET • ESPN Chase Field • Phoenix, Ariz. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Dec. 16, 2024) – Having won three of its last four games, Rutgers football travels to Phoenix to take on […]
Jim Larrañaga, Miami Hurricanes All-Time Winningest Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Steps Down Effectively Immediately
By Jeysla Gonzalez December 26, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Jim Larrañaga, the all-time winningest head coach in University of Miami men’s basketball history, announced Thursday that he is stepping down as head coach. Associate Head Coach Bill Courtney, who has been at Miami since […]
Wake Forest Football News: A Message from Coach Dickert
By Missy Grimes A Message from Coach Dickert I am honored to be your head football coach at Wake Forest University. Deacon Nation: I cannot tell you how excited, proud and honored I am to be the head football coach at Wake Forest […]
From Washington State to Wake Forest, Demon Deacons Nation welcome Jake Dickert as new football coach
By Missy Grimes A veteran of 17 years in football, Dickert becomes the 33rd head coach in Wake Forest history WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Following an aggressive, but inclusive and intensive search process, Wake Forest Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie has named […]
After 11 seasons, Dave Clawson Announces Resignation as Wake Forest Football Head Coach
By Missy Grimes WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – After 11 transformative seasons leading the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football program, Dave Clawson has announced his resignation as head coach, effective immediately. Clawson leaves an indelible legacy as one of the most successful and impactful leaders in Wake […]
American record producer Richard Perry, dead at 82
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Richard Van Perry (June 18, 1942 – December 24, 2024) was an American record producer. He began as a performer in his adolescence while attending Poly Prep, his high school in Brooklyn. After graduating from college he rose through the […]
Alfa Anderson, who sung with Chic, Bryan Adams, Sheena Easton, Teddy P, Mick Jagger and Billy Squier, dies at 78
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Alfa Anderson (September 7, 1946 – December 17, 2024) was an American singer and educator, best known as one of the lead vocalists of the 1970s band Chic. Anderson was born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 7, 1946. Her parents named […]
Bowl season resumes today, kicking off with, GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit: Pitt against Toledo; Glass City located 1 hour from Motown
By Colin McGuigan Pitt is 2-0 all-time in Detroit-hosted bowl games GAMEABOVE SPORTS BOWL GAME NOTES https://pittsburghpanthers.com/documents/2024/12/18/Pitt_GameAbove_Sports_Bowl_Notes_2024.pdf PITT vs. TOLEDO GAMEABOVE SPORTS Bowl • DETROIT, MICH. December 26, 2024 • 2 p.m. Ford Field (65,000/FieldTurf) ESPN • 93.7 The Fan • […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday December 26, 2024
By Annabella Ramirez FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Christopher Adam Daughtry (/ˈdɔːtri/; born December 26, 1979) is an American singer, musician, actor, and comic book artist. He is the lead vocalist and a guitarist for the rock band Daughtry, which he formed after placing fourth on the fifth season of American Idol. […]
HBCU News: Norfolk State Introduces Michael Vick as its new Head Football Coach
By Nancy Stewart Michael Vick Introductory Press Conference as Norfolk State head football coach 12 2024.mp3 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 […]
NBA News: Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist winner for November
By Floyd Barber Okongwu is recognized for supporting Atlanta organizations that help those grieving the loss of loved ones. NEW YORK – The NBA today announced Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month […]