COURTESY WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Elisha Graves Otis (August 3, 1811 – April 8, 1861) was an American industrialist, founder of the Otis Elevator Company, and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails. Otis Worldwide Otis Worldwide Corporation (branded as the Otis Elevator Company, its former […]
George Washington will not retain men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian for a 4th season
WASHINGTON — George Washington University Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel announced today that Jamion Christian will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Christian compiled a 29-50 record, including 12-18 in 2021-22. GW saw its season end on Thursday in its first […]
Blue Jackets get past Trade Deadline; travels to Pittsburgh for Tuesday matchup
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 32-28-3, 67 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.27 Goals-For/3.68 Goals-Against… Shots: 30.0 Shots-For/35.4 Shots-Against Power […]
Crew gets Eighth Point in 4 games with hard-earned 1-1 tie at NY Red Bulls on Nagbe goal
The New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew both took advantage of defensive mistakes, battling to a sloppy but dramatic 1-1 draw that was decided on Darlington Nagbe’s 95th-minute equalizer Sunday afternoon at Red Bull Arena. THE BIG PICTURE: They left it late, but the Nagbe’s equalizer salvaged the Crew’s unbeaten […]
Florida Gulf Coast hires Pat Chambers as Men’s Basketball coach
The fifth head coach in program history FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pat Chambers, an 11-year veteran head coach, was officially introduced as the new FGCU men’s basketball head coach on Tuesday, March 15 in a special press conference from the Hillmyer-Tremont Suite in Alico Arena. Chambers is […]
Ohio State Men’s Basketball News: Buckeyes lose in Second Round of NCAA Tournament to #2 Villanova
MARCH 20, 2022 Box Score PITTSBURGH, Pa. (AP) – Collin Gillespie scored 20 points, Eric Dixon hit a big 3-pointer late and second-seeded Villanova fended off seventh-seeded Ohio State 71-61 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Wildcats (28-7) earned their eighth […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Sheldon, Mikesell, Miller and Harris named to All-Big Ten Teams
Awards List COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten Conference announced its end-of-season awards on Tuesday, prior to the start of postseason play. Both the coaches and media selected all-conference teams and specialty awards. Senior guard Taylor Mikesell and junior guard Jacy Sheldon were both selected to […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Taylor Mikesell among 5 Finalists for Ann Meyers-Drysdale Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the Ann Meyers-Drysdale Award on Tuesday, with Ohio State senior guard Taylor Mikesell being named as one of those five. This award honors the top shooting guard in collegiate women’s basketball. View […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Assistant coach Jalen Powell named to WBCA’s up-and-coming coaches Thirty Under 30 List
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its Thirty Under 30 honorees for the 2021-2022 season on Monday. Ohio State Assistant Coach Jalen Powell was among the 30 individuals recognized. The WBCA Thirty Under 30 program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women’s […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Jacy Shelton named AP All-American Honorable Mention
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Associated Press released its women’s basketball All-America teams on Wednesday. Junior guard Jacy Sheldon was named AP All-American Honorable Mention. Sheldon is the first Buckeye to be recognized by the Associated Press since Kelsey Mitchell following her senior season in 2018. The […]
Florida Gulf Coast releases Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Fly
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh announced today that FGCU has released head men’s basketball coach Michael Fly from the remainder of his contract and will seek new leadership for the program. “With deep appreciation for Coach Fly’s numerous sacrifices, efforts and contributions to FGCU over the past […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: #6 Buckeyes advance to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with dominating upset at #3 LSU; first appearance in final 16 since 2017
MARCH 21, 2022 Box Score | Season Stats | BATON ROUGE, La. – The sixth-seeded Ohio State women’s basketball team (25-6, 14-4 Big Ten) beat the third-seeded LSU (26-6, 13-3 SEC) on Monday night in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, winning by a 79-64 margin. The Buckeyes advance […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, March 22, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Randall Hank Williams (born May 26, 1949), known professionally as Hank Williams Jr. or Bocephus, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His musical style is often considered a blend of Southern rock, blues, and country. He is the son of country music legend Hank Williams. Williams began his career following […]
Michigan State Men’s Basketball News: Coach K and Coach Izzo one last time; Michigan State Readies for Duke in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Greenville, S.C. – Following a late-night first round NCAA Tournament win on Friday night, Michigan State’s men’s basketball got to work immediately as the No. 7 seed Spartans play No. 2 seed Duke on Sunday, March 20 at Bon Secour Wellness Arena. The game will […]
Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball News: Coach K and No. 2-Seed Duke, No. 7-Seed Michigan State Clash Sunday in Second Round
THE OPENING TIP With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, familiar foes No. 2-seed Duke battles No. 7-seed Michigan State in an NCAA Tournament second-round game on Sunday in Greenville, S.C. The game tips at 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS with Jim […]
Vanderbilt Commodores hosts UD Flyers; features ex-Flyer Rodney Chatman and Scotty Pippen Jr.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next road block on Vanderbilt’s postseason journey comes in the form of a 24-win Dayton team. The Flyers (24-10) come to town this weekend looking to end Vandy’s National Invitational Tournament run when they meet the Commodores at 2 p.m. Sunday in […]
Dayton Flyers continues NIT action by visiting Music City today playing the Vanderbilt Commodores
DAYTON — The University of Dayton Flyers will travel to Nashville Sunday for a second-round matchup in the NIT. Game time is 3 p.m. ET. Dayton has qualified for the post-season in the last four seasons since Anthony Grant took over as coach at his alma mater. […]
Columbus Crew on road at New York Red Bulls today
COLUMBUSCREW2022 REGULAR SEASON:(2-0-1, 7 pts.) New YorkRed Bulls2022 REGULAR SEASON:(2-1-0, 6 pt.) Date: Sunday, March 20Match Time: 2:00 p.m. ETKickoff: 2:08 p.m. ETLocation: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey)Local TV: Bally Sports Great Lakes Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst) Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan, […]
Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball News: Hogs get past New Mexico State; advances to Second Straight Sweet 16
Online Version: https://bit.ly/3JvYu3d FINAL STATS: https://bit.ly/3CWdV2e BUFFALO, N.Y. – For the first time since three straight trips to the Sweet 16 from 1993-95, the Arkansas Razorbacks are headed back to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season thanks to a hard-fought, 53-48 win over New Mexico State […]
Ohio State Women’s Basketball News: Buckeyes advance in NCAA Tournament with win over Missouri State
Box Score BATON ROUGE, La. – The sixth-seeded Ohio State women’s basketball team (24-6, 14-4 Big Ten) beat Missouri State (25-8, 14-4 MVC) by a 63-56 margin on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Jacy Sheldon led the Buckeyes with 25 points, six […]