BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS UNDERWAY IN INDIANAPOLIS:
The Big Ten football is in Indianapolis this week as Big Ten Media Days comes to Lucas Oil Stadium, annual site of the conference championship game.
Players and coaches from seven schools will take the stage each day for a series of interviews and press conferences. Nebraska will be on hand today with new head coach Matt Rhule..
Northwestern football did not have any players present in the wake of the program’s hazing scandal. In a joint statement, Bryce Gallagher, Rod Heard II and Bryce Kirtz confirmed they would skip the two-day event in Indianapolis.
Minnesota Football will also address the media today, with a report yesterday released by Front Office Sports where former Golden Gopher players described coach P.J. Fleck’s program as a “cult” to Front Office Sports, alleging the program’s culture is “fraught with intimidation and toxicity.”
2024 NEBRASKA SHRINE BOWL COACHES ANNOUNCED, 2 TRI-CITIES COACHES SELECTED
Yesterday, the Nebraska Shrine Bowl announced the coaching staff for the 2024 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Grand Island’s Jason Jones will be an assistant on the North team, while Hastings-St. Cecilia’s Clint Head will assist the South team.
The 66th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl game will be played at the University of Nebraska-Kearney’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium Foster Field in Kearney, Nebraska on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
MORE REALIGNMENT NEWS, COLORADO TO POTENTIALLY JOIN BIG 12 AGAIN
Colorado is in the midst of a potential return to the Big 12. On the heels of reports Wednesday afternoon that CU was engaged in what may be final talks setting the stage for the Buffaloes to leave the Pac-12, the Big 12’s university presidents Wednesday night voted unanimously to approve membership for Colorado should it formally apply, sources close to the process tell to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd.
A second Colorado Board of Regents meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, and it’s possible that CU submits an official application to join the Big 12 following that meeting should the regents vote to depart the Pac-12.
US W.N.T. DRAWS WITH NETHERLANDS AT WOMENS WORLD CUP
When the United States was desperate for a spark, Lindsey Horan channeled her anger into a much-needed goal to keep the Americans unbeaten at the Women’s World Cup.
The US drew with the Netherlands 1-1 overnight in Wellington, New Zealand.
The draw meant neither team earned a spot in the knockout round yet. The United States and the Netherlands are tied atop the Group E standings, but the Americans have the edge, 4-2 in goals scored so far this tournament.
Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 Thursday in the late Group E match in Hamilton. The United States plays Portugal in its group finale on Tuesday in Auckland, and the Netherlands plays Vietnam the same day in Dunedin.
MIAA MEDIA DAYS COMMENTS – UNK FOOTBALL;
HELD – NOT THE WORST PROGRAM:
New Head Coach for UNK Football Ryan spoke at Tuesday’s MIAA Football Media Days and stated that this new spot is a breath of fresh air compared to other beginnings in his career…
9324 – UNKRHNOTTHEWORST – 11 sec. “Refreshing”
UNK was voted to finish fifth in the conference’s coaches poll after an 8-3 season last year.
HELD – SELLING THE MIAA IS EASY IN RECRUITMENT:
First year UNK Football Head Coach Ryan Held spoke about the adjustment in recruiting for the Lopers at Tuesday’s MIAA Media Days…
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Held and the Lopers start their season on August 31 in Edmond, Okla. against Central Oklahoma.
SPIES – HELD IMPRESSED LEADERS WITH PHONE CALL:
UNK returning senior Tell Spies was asked about how first year Head Coach Ryan Held has made an impact early in his tenure with the Lopers…
Spies was speaking at the MIAA Media Days in Kansas City on Tuesday morning, where the Lopers were picked to finish 5th in the conference.
DAVIS – HELD’S ENERGY MOTIVATES LOPERS:
UNK Quarterback TJ Davis is looking for the Loper Football team to make another return to the postseason, and said at Tuesday’s MIAA Media Days it’s due to first year Head Coach Ryan Held…
9329 – UNKTDHELDENERGY – 20 sec. “Every day
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The Lopers finished 8-3 in 2022 and last made the postseason in 2021 when Davis finished as the Harlon Hill Trophy runner-up.
MLB COMMISSIONER MANFRED EXTENDED UNTIL 2029
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners.
The decision to give Manfred a third term in charge of the sport was made during a vote at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. The extension keeps Manfred in place until Jan. 25, 2029.
Manfred, 64, succeeded Bud Selig in January 2015 and was given a five-year term. Owners voted in November 2018 to offer Manfred a new deal through the 2024 season.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
LA Angels @ Detroit (DH: 12:10 and 3:40)
Washington @ NY Mets (6:10)
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis (6:45)
Cleveland @ Chicago White Sox (7:10)_
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- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
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- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
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