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FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (/ˈɡɑːndi, ˈɡændi/; GAHN-dee; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule, and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: “great-souled”, “venerable”), first applied […]

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. OTTAWA SENATORS 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: 30-27-3, 63 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals:  3.25 Goals-For/3.67 Goals-Against… Shots:  29.8 Shots-For/35.6 Shots-Against Power […]

DAYTON – The Wright State men’s basketball team begins its NCAA Championship journey on Wednesday night in the First Four against Bryant across town at UD Arena. The Raiders and Bulldogs square off in a battle of No. 16 seeds, with the winner advancing to take […]

3/14/2022  University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Monday that Frank Martin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. “After a thorough evaluation of our men’s basketball program, we have decided to make a change,” said Tanner. “We are grateful for the dedication […]

03.16.22 CINCINNATI — Xavier University Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele have mutually agreed to part ways, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead Xavier Men’s Basketball the past four years,” said Steele. “I am excited for the next […]

03.15.22 Five Musketeers hit double figures in 72-68 win CINCINNATI – Five Musketeers hit double figures as No. 2 Xavier topped Cleveland State, 72-68, to advance to the NIT Second Round. The Musketeers will now host either Iona or No. 3 seed Florida at Cintas Center […]

Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding. 03.15.22 CINCINNATI  – The National Association of Basketball Coaches released the 2022 NABC Division I All-District Teams today and Xavier junior Jack Nunge earned a spot on the All-District Second Team for District 5. The All-District honors […]

Game Time Is 7 P.M. ET DAYTON  — The University of Dayton Flyers will play the Toledo in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET.    Dayton has qualified for the post-season in the last four seasons since Anthony Grant took […]

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world […]

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MARCH 14, 2022 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Trey Fix-Wolansky to the Cleveland Monsters, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Fix-Wolansky, 22, has recorded one goal and one assist for […]

GAME AT A GLANCE GOAL SCORERSColumbus: PP – P. Laine (23), C. Sillinger (9), O. Bjorkstrand (21), C. Sillinger (10), C. Sillinger (11), EN – E. Robinson (7)Vegas: J. Marchessault (25), W. Carrier (7), E. Dadonov (12), PP – J. Eichel (5) GOALTENDERSColumbus: E. Merzlikins (23 saves, W)Vegas: L. […]

03.13.22 Musketeers are making their ninth all-time NIT appearance CINCINNATI — The Xavier University Musketeers, 18-13, earned a No. 2 seed and will host the Cleveland State University Vikings on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. at Cintas Center in the first round of the 2022 […]

NEW YORK – Jack Nunge’s 24 points led four Musketeers in double figures as the No. 8 seed Xavier battled through overtime, but fell to No. 9 seed Butler, 89-82, in the BIG EAST Tournament opening round at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening. Nunge’s 24 points mark […]

3.06.22 Nunge leads Xavier in scoring and is second in rebounding CINCINNATI — Xavier University junior Jack Nunge has been named All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention by the league coaches. Nunge is the lone Musketeer who earned a league postseason honor this year. Nunge leads Xavier in scoring at […]

Nate Johnson scores 25, including seven threes Georgetown winless in Big East for first time ever CINCINNATI – Nate Johnson’s 25 points led four Musketeers in double figures as Xavier closed out the regular season with a 97-75 win over Georgetown at Cintas Center on Saturday night. Johnson […]

03.02.22 Colby Jones, Jack Nunge, Nate Johnson hit double figures QUEENS, N.Y. – Colby Jones, Jack Nunge and Nate Johnson, in his first game back from an injury, all hit double figures but Xavier fell 81-66 at St. John’s after the Red Storm pulled away late at Carnesecca Arena on […]

2.26.22 The sophomore guard had 20 points and 10 rebounds on Saturday afternoon CINCINNATI – Colby Jones matched his career high in scoring on Saturday afternoon, scoring 20 points on 8-for-10 shooting as the Musketeers dropped an 82-66 BIG EAST matchup vs Seton Hall at Cintas Center. Xavier […]

ETIENNE JR. REGISTERS ASSIST AGAINST THE SANJOSE EARTHQUAKESDerrick Etienne Jr. registered an assist in Saturday’s road contest against the San Jose Earthquakes. The midfielder provided the helper on the Crew’s second goal,as he crossed a ball to Gyasi Zardes, which the forwardthen finished off. Etienne […]

Flyers Recognized for Performances During the Week of Feb. 28-March 6 DAYTON – University of Dayton men’s basketball freshman Koby Brea and softball freshman Haven Dwyer have been named the Ohio’s CollegeAdvantage Student-Athletes of the Week for contests during Feb. 28-March 6 A native of Washington Heights, New York, Brea averaged 14.0 […]