One of the biggest stories in the NHL this season has been the increase in viewers in the league’s first year of its television contracts with ESPN and TNT. The league is also seeing unparalleled growth in female and younger fans that should have a big impact for years to come.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change being the elimination of divisions.
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is exercising his option to play for $47.1 million next season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Westbrook — a past NBA MVP and one of the league’s top 75 all-time players — nor the Lakers revealed the decision publicly.
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Commissioner Jay Monahan says the PGA Tour can’t win an “arms race” against Saudi-funded LIV Golf when the weapon is money. His response Wednesday was to boost prize money in eight elite events and rely on loyalty and legacy among his players.
Toms River, NJ - Tony Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who was part of one of the most celebrated defenses in NFL history with the Baltimore Ravens, died Wednesday. He was 55.
Application for public hunting permits on the O.H. Ivie Reservoir Wildlife Management Areas will be accepted by mail only beginning July 15, 2022 and ending August 15, 2022, at the O.H. Ivie Reservoir Field Office.
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — It has been an exhausting couple of weeks for the top players on the PGA Tour as they’ve dealt with the usual rigors of a U.S. Open and the unusual stress of losing some big names to the upstart LIV Golf series.
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING_Arraez, Minnesota, .362; Bogaerts, Boston, .335; Vaughn, Chicago, .333; J.Martinez, Boston, .330; Devers, Boston, .328; France, Seattle, .320; Alvarez, Houston, .315; Kirk, Toronto, .307; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, .303; Cabrera, Detroit, .300; Judge, New York, .300; Robert, Chicago, .300. RUNS_Judge, New York, 55; Devers, Boston, 53; Trout, Los Angeles, 49; Alvarez, Houston, 45; Ohtani, Los Angeles, 44; Bogaerts, Boston, 42; A.García, Texas, 42; J.Ramírez, Cleveland, 42; Rizzo, New York, 42; Springer, Toronto, 40; Straw, Cleveland, 40.
It has been 50 years since Title IX was signed into law by President Nixon. The measure barred discrimination against women when it came to the vast majority of educational programs that receive federal assistance.
GLEN ROSE — The Glen Rose Cheer Squad brought home a bevy of awards from their summer cheer camp held June 3-6 at TCU. The Lady Tigers earned the Herkie Award; four spirit sticks (one each day); superior ratings for cheer, chant and band chant performance; had 17 all-American nominations; Top Chant for large varsity; the Stunt Safe Award; and earned a bid to the national competition in February.