FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Fred Newton (1903 – 1992) was an American swimmer who was known for being the first person to swim the full length of the Mississippi River. Over the course of 176 days in 1930, Newton swam from Minneapolis, near the source of the Mississippi River, […]
Breaking News: UCLA Bruins will not play in tonight’s Holiday Bowl
December 28, 2021 The UCLA football team is unable to participate in tonight’s San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl due to COVID-19 protocols within the Bruins’ program. Statement from UCLA Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond “We are extremely grateful to […]
Final Bowl Game of the day, West Virginia vs. Minnesota in Guaranteed Rate Bowl
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – The 2021 Guaranteed Rate Bowl will feature its new Big 12 vs. Big Ten matchup when Big 12’s West Virginia and Big Ten opponent Minnesota hit the field on Tuesday December 28, 2021. Kickoff is set for 8:15 pm MST in Downtown Phoenix […]
Tonight’s Guaranteed Rate Bowl from Phoenix, Minnesota against West Virginia, 10:15 pm
THE ESSENTIALS Date/Time: Dec. 28, 2021 / 9:15 p.m. CTSite: Phoenix, Ariz.Stadium: Chase FieldSurface: Natural GrassCapacity: 38,301 for footballSeries Overall: First MeetingTelevision: ESPN // Dave Flemming (PXP), Rod Gilmore (Analyst), Stormy Buonantony (Reporter)National Radio: ESPN | XM: 80 | Sirius: 80 | SXM App: 80 // Beth Mowins (PXP), Kirk Morrison (Analyst), Dawn Davenport (Reporter)Gopher Radio: KFAN | XM: 372 | SXM […]
Oregon Ducks hire Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as new head football coach
EUGENE, Ore. — University of Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens announced the hiring of Dan Lanning as the 35th head football coach in program history on Saturday, bringing one of college football’s brightest young coaches and top defensive minds to Eugene. “Dan is an outstanding, high-energy football coach who will provide […]
Central Michigan Chippewas accept invite to play Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
12/28/2021 EL PASO, Texas – With the COVID-19 situation around the country affecting Bowl Season, College Football and air travel, another team having issues fielding a team has given life to the 2021 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The Sun Bowl Association has announced that, due […]
Rutgers accepts invitation to play Wake Forest in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Scarlet Knights set to make seventh bowl appearance under head coach Greg Schiano PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football accepted an invitation to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl scheduled for Dec. 31 versus Wake Forest. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. on ESPN at TIAA Bank Field in […]
UCLA Bruins will have crowd advantage at the Holiday Bowl in matchup vs. N.C. State
GAME 13: SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWLVenue: Petco ParkTime: 5:00 p.m. PTTelevision (FOX): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Jenny TaftRadio (UCLA Sports Network from Learfield): AM 570 – Josh Lewin, Matt Stevens, Wayne CookBroadcast also on XM Ch. 373 / SXM App 373 and Fox SiriusXMNational Radio – Sirius Ch. 83, […]
Holiday Bowl from San Diego tonight at 8 pits N.C. State against UCLA
Wolfpack Aims for 10th Win in Holiday Bowl SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – When the Wolfpack football team takes the field for its seventh bowl game in the last nine seasons Tuesday night, NC State will be looking to accomplish something only one other Wolfpack squad has […]
Cincinnati Bengals News: Team signs Austin Calitro off Practice Squad
Dec 27, 2021 The Bengals signed LB Austin Calitro off the practice squad to the active roster. Calitro (6-0, 240), a fourth-year player out of Villanova University, has played in three games for the Bengals this season as a practice squad elevation. He has one […]
Cincinnati Bengals News
Dec 27, 2021 The Bengals placed QB Brandon Allen and CB Darius Phillips (Reserve/Injured) on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. COURTESY CINCINNATI BENGALS COMMUNICATIONS
Cleveland Browns continue to rosters moves
The Cleveland Browns have made the following roster moves: Signed to practice squad (2):WR Lawrence CagerTE Miller Forristall Released from practice squad (2):CB Bryan MillsWR JoJo Natson Cager is 6-5, 220 pounds and in his second NFL season out of Georgia. Originally signed by the […]
Cleveland Browns News: Activation of players from Reserve/Covid-19 List and other roster moves
The Cleveland Browns have made the following roster moves: Activated from reserve/COVID-19 (8): DE Jadeveon Clowney G Drew Forbes S Ronnie Harrison Jr. CB Troy Hill RB Kareem Hunt DT Malik McDowell T Jedrick Wills Jr. LB Mack Wilson Placed on reserve/COVID-19 (1): LB Elijah […]
Air raid assault on the horizon as Texas Tech plays Mississippi State in AutoZone Liberty Bowl
LUBBOCK, Texas – The 2021 season will conclude Tuesday for Texas Tech with the 63rd annual Liberty Bowl in a showdown versus Mississippi State. It marks the Red Raiders (6-6, 3-6 Big 12) return to the postseason after a three-year hiatus, meanwhile the Bulldogs (7-5, 4-4 SEC) will […]
Mississippi State against Texas Tech in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl tonight at 6:45
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Bulldogs are bowling once again. Mississippi State will make its 12th consecutive bowl appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 28 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Mississippi State meets Texas Tech at 5:45 p.m. CT in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will be televised by ESPN with Dave […]
Cleveland Cavaliers Medical Update: Darius Garland
December 28, 2021 CLEVELAND – Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will be OUT tonight versus New Orleans. Further updates will be provided at the appropriate time. COURTESY CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Cavaliers run all over short-handed Toronto Raptors, 144-99; Team is 5th in NBA Eastern Conference
*The Cavaliers were still without three starters and several reserves, still under the league’s health and safety protocol, but Bickerstaff inserted Kevin Love into the starting lineup *Cavs started erupting over the final three quarters to blow out the Raptors, 144-99, in a battle between […]
Servpro First Responder Bowl today, Louisville against Air Force
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville has accepted a bid to play Air Force in the 2021 ServPro First Responder Bowl in Dallas, Texas., on Dec. 28 at Gerald Ford Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 3:15 p.m. (EST) and will be televised by ESPN. This […]
This afternoon at 3:15, Servpro First Responder Bowl; Air Force vs. Louisville
Air Force (9-3, 6-2 MW) vs. Louisville (6-6, 4-4 ACC) Game 13: SERVPRO First Responder BowlAir Force (9-3, 6-2 MW) vs. Louisville (6-6, 4-4 ACC)Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2:15 p.m. CT, Gerald J. Ford Stadium (SMU), Dallas, TX BROADCAST INFORMATION• Television: ESPN • Radio: KVOR AM 740 in Colorado […]
Ohio State Football signs 18 during Early Signing Period
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced another highly-ranked recruiting class on Wednesday, as 18 student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to further their academic and athletic careers as members of the Buckeye football program. The class, which includes eight top-100 ranked prospects according […]