By Floyd Barber The 76ers are looking to dig their way out of an early hole and get back into playoff contention before the season gets away from them. They were expected to be among the best teams in the Eastern Conference after acquiring […]
Week 17 NFL Preview Capsule: two playoff bound teams, Ravens and Texans, hook up in Houston on Christmas Day, 4:30 PM, Netflix
By Lydia Jane Allison COURTESY NFL COMMUNICATIONS
NBA on Christmas Day: Offensive-challenged Timberwolves at the hot Mavericks, 2:30 PM on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team’s disappointing 14-14 start. Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit […]
NHL to Host Free Outdoor Fan Festival in Chicago as Prelude to Discover NHL Winter Classic
By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 5, 2024 NHL PreGame Set for 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT on Dec. 31; Stanley Cup Appearance Headlines NHL PreGame NEW YORK (Dec. 5, 2024) – Discover NHL Winter Classic® festivities will begin at the Chicago […]
NHL News: Chance The Rapper and The Smashing Pumpkins to Perform at Discover NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 5, 2024 Grammy Award-Winning Artist Chance The Rapper to Headline Intermission Performance at the St. Louis Blues-Chicago Blackhawks Matchup Dec. 31; Legendary Alternative Rock Band The Smashing Pumpkins to Perform Before the Game Begins NEW YORK / […]
NHL Reveals Illustrated Preview of Wrigley Field Transformation for the Discover NHL Winter Classic
By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 5, 2024 Game Will Be Broadcast Live on Dec. 31, at 5 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and MAX in the U.S. and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2024) – The National […]
NHL News: iHeartMedia and National Hockey League Team Up to Develop Two New Podcasts Over Next Year
By Myrtle Davies Julie Young | NHL Public Relations December 5, 2024 Listen to the Trailer HERE NEW YORK – Dec. 5, 2024 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a partnership to produce […]
A look back at recent NHL News December 9: Tkachuk, Point and Hill Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week presented by GEICO
By Myrtle Davies NHL Public Relations December 9, 2024 NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2024) – Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk, Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point and Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill – three players selected to the rosters for February’s 4 Nations Face-Off – have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” presented by GEICO for the […]
Week 17 NFL Preview
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Dec. 24, 2024 — The first-ever NFL games streamed on Netflix will be played on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, featuring four playoff-bound AFC teams as the Kansas City Chiefs (14-1, AFC West) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5, playoff berth) (1 p.m. ET) and […]
NFL News: Week 17 Playoff Scenarios
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Dec. 24, 2024 AFC CLINCHED: Buffalo Bills (12-3) – AFC East Houston Texans (9-6) – AFC South Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) – AFC West Baltimore Ravens (10-5) – playoff berth Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) – playoff berth […]
NFL News: Week 17 Schedule Update: Packers-Vikings to 4:25 p.m. on FOX
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Dec. 23, 2024 — The Week 17 Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings game has been moved to 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX, the NFL announced today. The Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles game will be played at 1 […]
NFL News: Seven From Sunday – Week 16
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK –– Dec. 22, 2024 –– A look at seven statistical highlights from games played during the 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET windows on Sunday, December 22, the 16th week of the 2024 season. The Washington Commanders overcame a 14-point first-quarter deficit and 13-point […]
Week 17 NFL Preview Capsule: Chiefs visit the Steel City and Steelers on Christmas Day, 1 PM, Netflix
By Lydia Jane Allison COURTESY NFL COMMUNICATIONS
NBA on Christmas Day: Spurs visit Knicks, 12 Noon on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing on Christmas Day. The Knicks will look to remain hot, while second-year Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will play at Madison Square Garden for the second time in his career Wednesday afternoon. […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday December 25, 2024
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HBCU News: 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
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 […]
Game 35 CBJ POST-GAME NOTES: BLUE JACKETS 5, CANADIENS 4
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 […]
NHL Morning Skate – Dec. 24, 2024; League on 3-day Holiday Break until Friday
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 […]
NHL Morning Skate – Dec. 23, 2024
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 […]