DENTON, Texas – The Mississippi State men’s basketball team will look to secure a spot in the program’s third NIT Final Four when the Bulldogs square off with Richmond from the Atlantic 10 Conference during Thursday’s NIT Quarterfinals at the UNT Coliseum on the University of […]
Oakland A’s option catcher Austin Allen to Las Vegas
March 24th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s optioned catcher Austin Allen to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced on Wednesday. Oakland now has 37 players in camp. That includes 30 players on the 40-man roster, which is at 39, and seven non-roster invitees. The breakdown […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, March 25, 2021
ANNUNCIATION OR LADY DAY The precession of the equinoxes has moved the astronomical beginning of spring back four days to March 21, but its previous date of March 25 became identified with the Virgin Mary, who was told by the angel Gabriel on that day […]
Minnesota Twins trim roster to 43 players
March 23rd, 2021 FT. MYERS, FL – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned outfielder Alex Kirilloff to the alternate training site, and reassigned left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes, catcher Caleb Hamilton, right-handed pitcher Griffin Jax, outfielder Trevor Larnach and infielder Royce Lewis to minor league camp. Lewis (No. 1), Kirilloff (No. 2) and […]
MLB Network announces Stephen Nelson named new co-host of International Talk
Nelson joins Kevin Millar to co-host MLB Network’s longest-running talk show weekdays at 5 p.m. ET throughout the year March 23rd, 2021 Watch Intentional Talk highlights with Nelson and Millar here March 23, 2021 — MLB Network today announced that Stephen Nelson has been named the new co-host of MLB Network’s Intentional […]
Baltimore Orioles announce plans to develop new Dominican Academy
March 23rd, 2021 As the Orioles continue to strengthen their international presence, the club today announced plans to develop a new, state-of-the-art training academy in Guerra, Dominican Republic. The 22.5-acre complex will be home to the Orioles’ Dominican player development operations, which will include three […]
Chicago White Sox make roster moves
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Chicago White Sox made the following six roster moves: • Optioned OF Luis González and RHP Reynaldo López to the club’s alternate training site; • Reassigned RHPs Tayron Guerrero, Alex McRae and Connor Sadzeck and INF Marco Hernández to the club’s […]
Indiana transfer Justin Smith talks Arkansas Men’s Basketball
F | Gr.Sr. | 6-7 | 230 | Buffalo Grove, Ill. | Stevenson HS / Indiana • Rated the 11th-best Graduate Transfer in the Nation by TheStadium.com• Rated the 22nd-best Graduate Transfer in the Nation by ESPN.com• Graduated in just three years from Indiana’s Kelley […]
George Mason hires Tennessee assistant Kim English to head men’s basketball program
3/23/2021 FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason University Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards has named Kim English as the 11th head coach in the history of the Patriot men’s basketball program. An outstanding basketball mind with an impeccable pedigree as a player, coach and leader, English comes to Fairfax from […]
Ohio Northern’s Junior Stacey Walters named OAC Softball Pitcher of the Week
March 22, 2021 ADA — Ohio Northern junior Stacey Walters (Solon) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week of March 15-21. Walters threw a pair of shutouts as the Polar Bears (5-5-1 overall, 4-4 OAC) took three of four games […]
George Mason parts way with Men’s Basketball coach Dave Paulsen
3/16/2021 Fairfax, Va. – Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced today that George Mason has parted ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Paulsen. In six seasons with the Patriots, Paulsen had an overall record of 95-91 (.510) and 47-57 (.452) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “After an extensive […]
Adam Fisher named Associate Head Coach at Penn State by Micah Shrewsberry
March 22, 2021 2006 Penn State alumnus returns to Happy Valley after successful tenure with Miami (Fla.) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry announced the hiring of Adam Fisher as the Nittany Lions’ associate head coach. Fisher, a 2006 Penn […]
Penn State hires Micah Shrewsberry as Men’s Basketball Coach
3/15/2021 Veteran coach’s resume includes coaching roles at Purdue, Butler and the Boston Celtics UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour announced Monday the hiring of Purdue Associate Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry as the 14th men’s basketball head coach in Penn State history. Shrewsberry […]
NHRA announces Atlanta Dragway to host final NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS during 22-race season
Mon, Mar 22, 2021 GLENDORA, Calif. (March 22, 2021) – NHRA and Atlanta Dragway announced today that the 2021 NHRA Southern Nationals, April 30-May 2, will be the final NHRA national event at the historic track. As this chapter of drag racing history comes to […]
Big Ten Conference News: Maryland and Penn State earn Field Hockey Honors
March 22, 2021 Maryland and Penn State Earn Weekly Field Hockey Honors Terrapins’ Donnelly and Nittany Lions’ Gladieux claim weekly awards Offensive Player and Freshman of the WeekSophia Gladieux, Penn State F – Fr. – Boyertown, Pa. – Oley Valley • Registered 10 points as Penn […]
Fordham’s Jeff Neubauer one of first coaches to be fired this basketball season
Bronx, N.Y. – Jeff Neubauer, men’s basketball head coach left Fordham immediately during the season, said Ed Kull, Fordham University’s interim director of athletics. Associate head coach Michael DePaoli served as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season and a national search for a permanent replacement […]
Eastern Michigan head basketball coach Rob Murphy leaves to become Detroit Pistons G League team general manager
3/17/2021 Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee Statement: It is with great respect and appreciation for the process that Coach Rob Murphy and I are releasing this joint statement to announce that Coach Murphy will be moving on from Eastern Michigan University to embrace a new […]
Iowa Athletics issues update on COVID-19 Testing
IOWA REPORTS POSITIVE COVID-19 TESTS IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 364 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 15-21, 2021. Five (5) positive test and 359 negative tests have been received. As part of the return to campus protocol, […]
Columbus Crew SC announces April 15 CONCACAF Champions League match with Real Esteli FC tickets are now on sale
Limited number of tickets for Crew SC’s 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 match at Historic Crew Stadium are now available for purchase COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today announced that a limited number of tickets for its 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round […]
Eastern Illinois announces Jay Spoonhour’s contract not renewed as head men’s basketball
Spoonhour posted 119 wins in nine seasons leading EIU Eastern Illinois Athletics has announced that men’s basketball head coach Jay Spoonhour‘s contract will not be renewed. The Panthers wrapped up the 2020-21 season last weekend at home posting a 9-18 record, 6-10 in the Ohio Valley […]