Miami to Make Up Central Michigan and Western Michigan Games Feb. 23 & 25 CLEVELAND, Ohio—The Miami University men’s basketball team will add two road games to its schedule next week, the Mid-American Conference announced Wednesday morning. The RedHawks will travel to Central Michigan for […]
Blue Jackets assign Steffan Matteau to Taxi Squad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 17, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned forward Stefan Matteau to the taxi squad, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Matteau, 26, made his Blue Jackets 2020-21 season debut on Monday at Carolina. He […]
Miami RedHawks Volleyball gets ready for Thursday, Friday, matches against visiting Western Michigan
Wed, Feb 17, 2021 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY’S MATCHES: The Miami University volleyball team returns to the court this week, hosting Western Michigan. The RedHawks and Broncos square-off on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. SENIOR NIGHT: Miami will hold its Senior Night […]
Brown gets 21 but Miami RedHawks lose at Toledo, 87-75
TOLEDO, Ohio—Senior forward Dalonte Brown scored a season-high 21 points but it was not enough as the Miami University men’s basketball team (8-9; 5-7 Mid-American Conference) dropped an 87-75 decision to the University of Toledo (17-6; 12-3 MAC) at Savage Arena on Tuesday evening. HOW […]
Carolina Panthers release DT Kawann Short
Earlier in his career, Kawann Short of the Carolina Panthers was a sack machine and a constant nuisance to opposing QB’s. But age is catching up to him with injuries, being on injured reserve and he is too expensive. So on Tuesday, February 16, it […]
Nets sign defensive stopper G/F Andre Roberson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard/forward Andre Roberson. On February 16, 2021, Roberson signed his contract. Roberson was originally selected with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft by Minnesota before being traded to Oklahoma City on […]
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee unveils Top 16 teams
INDIANAPOLIS — The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee selected and seeded the top 16 teams, through games of February 12, as part of the Bracket Preview Show earlier today on CBS. Considerable discussion centered on the top two teams, Gonzaga and Baylor, which have played effectively […]
This Week’s AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll: Ohio State Women’s Team 15th
(AP) – The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 14, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking Record Pts […]
This Week’s AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll: Surprising Ohio State Buckeyes holds at #4
(AP) – The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 14, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking Record Pts Pvs […]
Kevin Obanor, Oral Roberts forward, named to Lou Henson Award Mid-season Watch List
BOSTON, Mass. – Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor was named to the 2020-21 Lou Henson Award mid-season watch list and is the only representative from The Summit League as announced Tuesday. The Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major player […]
Oral Roberts Athletics launches new Sports Network
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 […]