South Carolina Gamecocks Football: Jordan Strachan Named to Butkus Award Watch List
7/26/2021 | Football University of South Carolina senior Jordan Strachan has been named to the Butkus Award® preseason watch list, it was announced today. The Butkus Award®, now in its 37th season, annually honors the nation’s best linebacker. The watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary “51” pro jersey associated with the Award’s namesake, Dick Butkus,…
Read MorePGA of America News: Ryder Cup Rankings through 3M Open
Ryder Cup Rankings presented by Rolex through the 3M Open July 26, 2021 Click here for the latest Ryder Cup Rankings presented by Rolex. 100 Ave of the ChampionsPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 COURTESY PGA OF AMERICA
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Read MoreOhio State Football Watch List: Jeremy Ruckert on Mackey; Sevyn Banks on Thorpe
July 26, 2021 Ruckert among the nation’s top tight ends, Banks among the best cornerbacks COLUMBUS, Ohio – A pair of Ohio State Buckeyes have added watch lists to their respective resumes as tight end Jeremy Ruckert is on the Mackey Award watch list while cornerback Sevyn Banks is among those to be named to the Thorpe…
Read MoreOhio State Athletic News: Buckeye Swimmers Advance on Day 2 of Tokyo Olympics
Mon, Jul 26, 2021 Ohio State Olympians SWIM: Buckeye Swimmers Advance on Day 2 of Tokyo Olympics Hunter Armstrong and Ruslan Gaziev made their Olympic debuts Sunday in Tokyo TOKYO, Japan — Ohio State swimming’s Hunter Armstrong and Ruslan Gaziev made their Olympic debuts Sunday as they advanced for their respective countries on the second day…
Read MoreSEC Football News: Preseason Football Media Poll, All-SEC Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 23, 2021)—-Alabama has been predicted to win the 2021 SEC Championship, according to a preseason poll of media covering SEC Media Days. Alabama received 84 votes to be crowned SEC Champion on December 4 in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while Georgia was second with 45 votes. The Bulldogs were selected to win the…
Read MoreSEC admits Oklahoma and Texas; iconic programs to start membership in 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 30, 2021) – The Southeastern Conference today announced that the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become members effective July 1, 2025, with competition to begin in all sports for the 2025-26 academic year. The addition of Oklahoma and Texas will bring the number of SEC members to 16 beginning…
Read MoreMLS News: Disciplinary Committee Decisions
Sat, Jul 31, 2021 NEW YORK (Saturday, July 31, 2021) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta guilty of simulation- embellishment in the 58th minute of Cincinnati’s match against Atlanta United on July 21 (WATCH VIDEO). Acosta has been fined an undisclosed amount for his action. The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Judson guilty of failing to leave…
Read MoreDayton Dragons News: DRAGONS HOMETOWN HEROES PROGRAM TO RECREATE MISSED HOLIDAYS FOR SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN
Dayton, Ohio — An unfortunate reality of having a loved one deployed overseas with the military is they miss out on some of life’s milestones, both large and small. Deployments vary in length, but the average length will span a full year. Those who are in the military will miss out on those little parts of family…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: Five Players on Biletnikoff Award Watch List
IRVING, Texas – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has included five American Athletic Conference players on its preseason watch list for the 2021 Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the top receiver in college football. The American’s top four returning receivers, as ranked by yards per game, were all included on the watch list. UCF’s Jaylon…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: Doak Walker Award Watch List has 6 Running Backs
IRVING, Texas — Six standout running backs from the American Athletic Conference have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top college running back. The American’s representatives include SMU sophomore Ulysses Bentley IV, who led the league with 913 rushing yards in the shortened 2020…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: UC’s Ridder, UCF’s Gabriel, two best QB’s in league, on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
IRVING, Texas – Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and UCF signal-caller Dillon Gabriel were among the 30 players named to the 2021 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List. Ridder and Gabriel were both semifinalists for the 2020 Davey O’Brien Award and are among the 12 returning semifinalists nationally on this year’s watch list. Ridder, the…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: Has 7 Players on Bednarik Award Watch List
Twice in the last six seasons, an American Athletic Conference player has won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player. This year, seven players from The American have been listed as candidates for the national honor with their placement on the award’s preseason watch list. The seven American Athletic Conference players are…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: UC QB Desmond Ridder among Four others named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Five players from the American Athletic Conference were among the 80 student-athletes named to the 2021 Maxwell Award Watch List. The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football. This year’s preseason watch list includes six returning semifinalists from the 2020 season, two from The American – Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: CoSida selects Three Players to its 2020-21 Academic All-America Teams
IRVING, Texas – Three American Athletic Conference football players have been chosen to the 2020-21 Academic All-America Division I football teams selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Cincinnati punter James Smith, SMU wide receiver Tyler Page and Navy special teams standout Kyle Gibbs were all second-team selections. Smith completed his career as…
Read MoreAmerican Athletic Conference Football News: Three named to Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team
IRVING, Texas — Three American Athletic Conference players were named as 2021 Walter Camp Preseason All-America selections. Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner and Houston return specialist Marcus Jones earned first-team accolades while Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders was named to the second team. Gardner earned recognition on five All-America teams following the 2020 campaign, including first-team…
Read MoreDaily Almanac for Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Read MoreMATCH PREVIEW: COLUMBUS CREW TRAVELS TO THE BRONX TO FACE NEW YORK CITY FC FRIDAY NIGHT
July 29, 2021 The Crew head to Yankee Stadium riding a six-match unbeaten streak, hold a three-match win streak against New York City since 2020 regular season COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew (6-3-6, 24 points) continues its two-match road stretch as it travels to face New York City FC (7-5-2, 23 points) at Yankee Stadium tomorrow, Friday, July 30 [7:30…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD BRENDAN GAUNCE SIGNED TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Brendan Gaunce to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Gaunce, 27, has registered six goals and 10 assists for 16 points with 47 penalty minutes in…
Read MoreBlue Jackets continue to shape 2021-22 roster; signs defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a 1-year contract
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen, 27, made his NHL debut in 2020-21, finishing with six assists, eight penalty minutes and 33 shots on…
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