RUSTON – Three members on the 2020-21 West Division champion Louisiana Tech Bulldogs earned Conference USA postseason awards, as announced by the league office on Monday. Isaiah Crawford and Kenneth Lofton, Jr. were named Third Team All-Conference USA. Lofton, Jr. also earned All-Freshmen Honors and Cobe Williams was tabbed on the […]
Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors goes to Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Lofton, Jr.
RUSTON – A day after earning multiple postseason accolades, Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Lofton, Jr. was announced as the 2020-21 Conference USA Freshman of the Year. Lofton, Jr. was the clear-cut favorite to take home the award after being voted as the C-USA Freshman of the Week nine times […]
Conference USA Coach of the Year honors goes to Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol
RUSTON – After leading Louisiana Tech to 20 victories and a Conference USA West Division title, Bulldog Basketball head coach Eric Konkol was voted as the C-USA Gene Bartow Coach of the Year. LA Tech was picked to finish seventh in the C-USA preseason poll after losing four […]
Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol named District 11 NABC Coach of the Year
RUSTON – Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol earned another postseason honor on Tuesday as the Bulldog Basketball head coach was named as the National Associate of Basketball Coaches (NABC) 2020-21 District 11 Coach of the Year. Konkol, who was also named the Conference USA Coach of the Year, has […]
Louisiana Tech adds Incarnate Word transfer Keaston Willis
4/1/2021 Averaged 19.0 points per game for the Cardinals as a sophomore this past season RUSTON – The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team added a new member to its backcourt for the 2021-22 season with the addition of Keaston Willis, a transfer from Incarnate Word. Willis, […]
2021 NIT 3rd Place Game: Louisiana Tech edges Colorado State on Lofton, Jr,’s layup with 0.3 seconds left
3/28/2021 https://latechsports.com/documents/2021/3/28/LATechvsCSU.pdf FRISCO, Texas – A year ago, Louisiana Tech ended the season on a win and it was miserable. The sudden shutdown of college basketball made it so. Fast forward to 2021 and LA Tech ended the season on yet another victory. It was a mass celebration […]
MLB Historical Date for 2021 (Albert Pujols)
It has been 20 years since Albert Pujols debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals. Under then manager Tony La Russa, the Cardinals were urged and persuaded by then first baseman Mark McGwire to promote Pujols to the big league club although, there were no positions […]
Daily Almanac for Good Friday, April 2, 2021
GOOD FRIDAY Good Friday, also known as Great Friday, Holy Friday, or Sorrowful Friday, is a major Christian observance that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a time for Christians to reflect upon his suffering and willing sacrifice to atone for […]
MLB Network announces Alanna Rizzo, Seven-time Emmy Award winner, rejoining network
Rizzo to contribute news and commentary on High Heat with Christopher Russo weekdays at 1 p.m. ET March 30, 2021 – MLB Network announced that seven-time Emmy Award winner Alanna Rizzo has rejoined MLB Network’s roster of on-air personalities. Beginning on Friday, April 2, Rizzo will […]
Baltimore Orioles make roster moves
The Orioles made the following roster move: INF Yolmer Sánchez has cleared unconditional waivers and been granted his release. COURTESY BALTIMORE ORIOLES & MLBpressbox.com
Toronto Blue Jays gives update on home game locations and times
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced the club will play its third homestand (May 14 to 24) at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL, with updated game times summarized below and a complete updated 2021 regular season schedule in the attached: Weeknight games shifted 30 minutes […]
St. Louis Cardinals game notes for Opening Day vs. Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals (30-28 in 2020) vs. Cincinnati Reds (31-29 in 2020)Game No. 1 • Road Game No. 1 • Great American Ball Park • Thursday, April 1, 2021RHP Jack Flaherty (4-3, 4.91 in 2020) vs. RHP Luis Castillo (4-6, 3.21 in 2020) OPENING DAY: […]
Baseball’s oldest team still opens at home! Cincinnati Reds hosts the St. Louis Cardinals today at 4:10 PM
CINCINNATI REDS GAME NOTES PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERSThu vs StL: RHP Luis Castilllo vs RHP Jack Flaherty 700 wlw, bsoh, 4:10Friday: Off DaySat vs StL: RHP Tyler Mahle vs RHP Adam Wainwright 700 wlw, bsoh, 4:10Sun vs StL: RHP Jeff Hoffman vs RHP Carlos Martínez 700 […]
Chicago White Sox sign Jake Lamb for infield depth
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with infielder Jake Lamb on a major-league deal and designated left-handed pitcher Nik Turley for assignment. Lamb, 30, is a .239/.329/.435 (483-2,017) hitter with 101 doubles, 21 triples, 84 home runs, 312 RBI and 290 […]
Boston Red Sox announce roster moves
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves: Outfielder Franchy Cordero was reinstated from the COVID-19 Related Injured List. To make room for Cordero on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John Schreiber was designated for assignment. Infielder Michael Chavis and right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer were optioned to the Alternate […]
LA Angels sign LHP Tony Watson and RHP Steve Cishek to bolster back end of bullpen
ANAHEIM – The Angels have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contracts with LHP Tony Watson and RHP Steve Cishek. In a corresponding move, RHP Luke Bard has been placed on the 60-day injured list. Watson, 35, appeared in seven Spring Training games (5 IP) for […]
Major League Baseball News
APRIL 1 IS OPENING DAY All 30 Major League Baseball Clubs will play on a traditional Opening Day that will feature 10 divisional matchups this early in the season. Some of the highlighted matchups will be Yankees-Blue Jays, Phillies-Braves, Nationals-Mets and the Athletics-Astros.
Major League Baseball 2021: Overview, new rules, schedule
The 2021 Major League Baseball season began on April 1 and is scheduled to end on October 3. The 91st All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on July 13 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The World Series is scheduled to begin on October 26 and a potential Game 7 is scheduled […]