TULSA, Okla. – Oral Roberts Athletics has partnered with the University digital media department to launch the new ORU Sports Network (ORUSN) to broadcast 90-plus home events via online streaming with a student-run production crew beginning the 2020-21 season. The new ORUSN will include full, in-game […]
ORU guard Max Abmas named Summit League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
2/15/2021 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas nabbed the first #SummitMBB Player of the Week honor of his career after an electrifying-scoring weekend, league officials announced Monday. The sharpshooting sophomore averaged 36.0 ppg while shooting 54 percent from the field and 58 percent from 3-point […]
Oral Roberts basketball star Max Abmas named Lou Henson National Mid-Major Player of the Week
2/15/2021 BOSTON, Mass. – After putting together the best weekend of his career, Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas landed Lou Henson National Mid-Major Player of the Week honors it was announced by College Insider Inc. Monday becoming the second player in program history to earn the award and […]
Max Abmas becomes first ORU player to score 40 points since 2008 in 103-86 win over South Dakota State
2/13/2021 86 South Dakota St. 11-5,5-2 Summit League 103 Oral Roberts 11-8,8-3 Summit League Location: Tulsa, Okla. (Mabee Center) TULSA, Okla. – Behind 42 points from Max Abmas, the Oral Roberts men’s basketball team scored 56 second-half points to shoot past South Dakota State in a 103-86 victory Saturday afternoon at […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, February 17, 2021: Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent
ASH WEDNESDAY The Christian season of Lent begins today, 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays). Many Christians attend church services on Ash Wednesday to receive ashes on their foreheads in the sign of the cross. (Ashes are a symbol of penance in the Old […]
Former NFL Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson found dead at age 38
Vincent Jackson, who played in the NFL for 12 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was found dead Monday in Florida. Jackson was 38 years old. The investigation into Jackson’s death is underway. In a statement released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office after […]
Central Florida with huge hiring of Gus Malzahn as head football coach
February 15, 2021 Gus Malzahn, who led Auburn to the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game following the 2013 season in the first of eight straight years his Tigers qualified for bowl games, has been named the ninth head football coach at UCF. UCF vice […]
Tennessee Volunteers hire Tim Banks away from Penn State to be defensive coordinator
February 15, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Banks, who helped guide top 25 units as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Penn State the past five seasons, has been named Tennessee’s new defensive coordinator, head coach Josh Heupel announced on Monday evening. “Tim brings great energy, passion and […]
Coach Heupel announces his Offensive Staff at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – New Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel has assembled his first offensive coaching staff in Knoxville, it was officially finalized on Monday. Heupel’s offensive staff includes (click on link to full bio): Kodi Burns – Wide Receivers Glen Elarbee – Offensive Line Alex Golesh – Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends […]
Josh Heupel leaves UCF to become Tennessee head football coach; wants to get ‘Rocky Top’ rocking again!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Josh Heupel, the former Oklahoma quarterback who led his team to the national title, and who as an assistant coach and head coach captured conference championships at Oklahoma and UCF, has been named Tennessee’s 27th head football coach, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White […]
Rhode Island Rams hosts Dayton Flyers tonight on Senior Night
THE BASICSDayton (11-6, 7-5 A-10) at Rhode Island (9-12, 6-8 A-10)Tip-Off: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7:05 p.m. EST | Coverage: Live Stats | Audio | CBSSN | Game Notes RHODE ISLAND VS. DAYTON – SERIES NOTES Tuesday’s game against Dayton is the 40th meeting between the schools, and the second this season. Dayton leads […]
New Jersey Devils, who haven’t played since January 31, gets games rescheduled by the NHL
The NHL announced today a number of schedule changes with 29 games rescheduled and seven others awaiting a reschedule date. Of the 29 games rescheduled, six involve the New Jersey Devils, meaning that all Devils games now have a scheduled date and time. The following […]
Dayton Flyers back in action tonight at Rhode Island Rams, 7 PM
DAYTON – The University of Dayton Flyers will return to action on Tuesday, when the Flyers travel to Rhode Island. Game time is 7 p.m. ET. It will be UD’s third consecutive game against a team it already played earlier this season. Dayton is 11-6, and […]
NABC & Basketball Coaches honor the late John Thompson by wearing a towel with his picture
Feb 15, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coaches across men’s college basketball will pay tribute to John Thompson Jr. this week by wearing commemorative towels over their shoulders during games – mirroring the late coach’s signature sideline look. The NABC launched the initiative – intentionally targeted […]
Duke freshman forward Jalen Johnson opts out of season to declare for NBA Draft
2/15/2021 DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men’s basketball forward Jalen Johnson announced he will forgo the remainder of his freshman season and declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. Johnson, who had played in 13 games with eight starts, was third on the team in scoring (11.2 ppg) and second […]
Boston College announces change in Men’s Basketball by firing head coach Jim Christian
Christian compiled an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217) CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, February 16, 2021
MARDI GRAS/SHROVE TUESDAY Mardi Gras is French for “fat Tuesday”–the final feasting before the fasting of Lent, which begins tomorrow, Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is also called Shrove Tuesday, a name that comes from the practice of shriving–purifying oneself through confession–prior to Lent. Many of […]
Ohio State Football hires former star C.J. Barnett as Director of Player Development
February 15, 2021 Former team captain was a two-year member of the Columbus Police Department COLUMBUS, Ohio – C.J. Barnett, a four-year Ohio State football letterwinner, team captain and most recently a member of the Columbus Division of Police, is returning to the Ohio State football program […]
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