Chris Bergin EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern senior linebacker Chris Bergin has been named as a semi-finalist for the 2020 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s top player who began their collegiate career as a walk-on. Bergin is one of 10 semi-finalists to be under consideration for the prestigious honor. […]
Wildcats defensive coordinator Mike Hanwitz Semi-Finalist for Broyles Award
Mike Hankwitz EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz is one of 15 coaches to be named a semi-finalist for the 2020 Broyles Award, which recognizes the nation’s top assistant coach. Hankwitz, who is in his 51st season as a college football coach, needs just one win to reach […]
Wildcats well represented on Big Ten Defensive Team with Eight players
EVANSTON, Ill. — Eight Northwestern defensive players received All-Big Ten Selections on Wednesday, highlighted by sophomore Brandon Joseph and senior Paddy Fisher both receiving individual awards to go along with their All-Big Ten honors. Fisher received the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award (named after Dan and Susan Jones Family […]
Wildcats have Four players selected to Big Ten Offensive Team
EVANSTON, Ill. – Four Wildcats on the offensive side of the ball were named to the All-Big Ten Team, the conference announced on Tuesday. True first-year offensive tackle Peter Skoronski and graduate quarterback Peyton Ramsey led the Northwestern selections, with Skoronski earning second team honors by the conference media as […]
Northwestern Wildcats RB Cam Porter named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Cam Porter Evanston, Ill.- Northwestern running back Cam Porter was named as the Big Ten’s Freshman of the Week following his career-day against Illinois on Dec. 12. Porter’s 142 yards (career-high) on the ground were the ninth-most in a game by a Wildcat first-year and his two rushing […]
#14 Northwestern Wildcats get ready to take on Big Ten juggernaut #4 Ohio State for Big Ten Championship this afternoon
Saturday, Dec. 19 #4 Ohio State 11 a.m. CT Lucas Oil Stadium(Indianapolis, IN) Television: Fox Radio: AM-720 WGN Radio EVANSTON, Ill. – The Northwestern Wildcats will play in their second Big Ten Championship Game Saturday, facing the Ohio State Buckeyes for the second time in the […]
Northwestern DB Brandon Joseph Semi-Finalist for Thorpe Award
Brandon Joseph EVANSTON, Ill.- Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph has been named as a semifinalist for the 2020 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, an honor that recognizes the nation’s top defensive back in on field performance, athletic ability and character. Joseph is just one of four underclassmen nominees to […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, December 19, 2020: Day 354 of the Year
December Images 2020 Snowman & Wreath (courtesy mascpa.org) 1680s 1686: FICTIONAL ROBINSON CRUSOE LEFT ISLAND AFTER 28 YEARS. DANIEL DEFOE’S STORY IS BASED ON AN ACTUAL PERSON, ALEXANDER SELKIRK, A SCOTTISH SAILOR, WHO WAS FOUND ON AN ISLAND WHERE HE HAD BEEN STRANDED FOR 52 […]
NFL opens Week 15 with Thursday Night Football: LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (4-9) AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-6)
THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, December 17 (8:20 PM ET, FOX/NFL Network/Amazon), as the Los Angeles Chargers make their first visit to Allegiant Stadium to face the Las Vegas Raiders in a late-season AFC West matchup. […]
NFL announces Schedule changes for Week 15 (December 20) and Week 16 (December 27)
The NFL announced today flex-scheduling changes for Week 15 on Sunday, December 20, and Week 16 on Sunday, December 27. Week 15 (Sunday, December 20): The Detroit at Tennessee game has moved to CBS. Kickoff remains 1:00 PM ET. Week 16 (Sunday, December 27): The […]
NFL Network announces Broadcast Teams for Week 15 Saturday Doubleheader
Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth & Lindsay Czarniak to Call Bills-Broncos at 4:30 PM ET Mike Tirico, Kurt Warner & Melissa Stark to Call Panthers-Packers at 8:15 PM ET NFL Network has set its broadcast teams for the Week 15 doubleheader on Saturday, December 19. Adam Amin and Mark […]
Top Seven statistical highlights form Week 14 Sunday in the NFL
A look at seven statistical highlights from games played at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 13, the 14th week of the 2020 season. The GREEN BAY PACKERS defeated Detroit, 31-24, and in combination with Minnesota’s Week 14 loss, clinched their second-consecutive NFC North division title. The KANSAS […]
Boston Red Sox sign veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe to one-year deal
Hunter Renfroe with Padres 2018 photo By Ian D & Andrea on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org December 14, 2020 BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox today signed outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year contract for the 2021 season. Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom […]
Cleveland Indians ownership announce decision to change team nickname
December 14, 2020 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced our decision to begin the process of changing from our team name “Indians.” Since July, we have conducted an extensive process to learn how our team name affected different constituencies and whether it aligned […]
Kansas City Royals re-sign improved reliever Greg Holland
December 14, 2020 Greg Holland pitching for Kansas City 2015 photo By Arturo Pardavila III on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org KANSAS CITY, MO (December 14, 2020) – The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have re-signed free agent pitcher Greg Holland. Per club policy, […]
Texas Rangers announce signing of players to minor league contracts with invitation to MLB spring training camp
December 14, 2020 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed the following three players to Minor League contracts with invitations to 2021 Major League Spring Training camp: · Right-handed pitcher Jharel Cotton (pronounced juh-rell) · Outfielder Jason Martin · Right-handed […]
Oakland A’s announce 2021 Player Development Staff
12/15/20 Oakland, Calif. – The Oakland A’s have announced their 2021 player development department and minor league coaching staffs, including the promotion of Bobby Crosby to manager of the Midland RockHounds, and the promotion of Adam Rosales to manager of the Arizona A’s. Ed Sprague enters his sixth season with the […]
New York Mets improve catching depth with signing of James McCann
James McCann with White Sox rounding bases 2019 photo By David from Washington, DC – _25A4903, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org 12/15/20 FLUSHING, N.Y., December 15**, 2020 –** The New York Mets announced today that the team has signed All-Star catcher James McCann to a […]
Rangers acquire RHP Jose Corniell and PTBNL from Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Rafael Montero
The 17-year-old Corniell was signed by Seattle in 2019 12/15/20 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Corniell and a player to be named later from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero. The […]
Free agent outfielder David Dahl signed to Major League contract by Texas Rangers
David Dahl at bat for Rockies in 2016 By jenniferlinneaphotography on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https commons.wikimedia.org The 2019 National League All-Star has spent his entire career in the Colorado organization 12/15/20 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has signed free […]