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Liberty wins 5th straight, 58-45 over FIU
Bill Smith, Liberty Athletics Published: February 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM Tags: Liberty Flames, Men's Basketball, CUSA, College Sports Sign up for our Newsletters Bill Smith, Liberty Athletics Published: February 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM Tags: Liberty Flames, Men's Basketball, CUSA, College Sports Liberty University basketball (WSLS) LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty picked up its fifth straight win, defeating visiting FIU 58-45 on Saturday afternoon inside Liberty Arena.
Shankland scores 8000th league goal
Club news By Bill Smith The club hit another milestone in our proud history with our 8,000th League goal, when Lawrence Shankland scored the second goal in the 2-0 win against St Johnstone at Perth on Saturday. Bill Smith runs through the previous goals in blocks of one thousand from the first ever goal in 1890 up to the present time. First Goal: ISAAC BEGBIE Wednesday August 9th 1890) Isaac scored Hearts first ever League goal in a 5-2 defeat against Rangers at Ibrox.
B Team: Hearts beat Whitehill
Hearts fielded a mixed side that included a few U18’s on the bench, and got off to the worst possible start losing a goal on five minutes when Lucas Rutherford collected a loose ball to net a shot from around ten yards.
Liberty rallies for ASUN semifinal win
Sign up for our Newsletters Flames down Eastern Kentucky 79-73 Lynchburg, Va. – – No. 2 seed Liberty overcame an early 13-point deficit, coming back to top No. 3 seed Eastern Kentucky 79-73 to earn a spot in Sunday’s ASUN Championship title game. The Flames improve to 26-7 on the year and will play in their fifth conference championship game in five seasons. Liberty will appear in its fourth ASUN title game in five years, and the Flames improve to 4-1 in ASUN Championship semifinal contests.
Liberty’s McKay signs contract extension through 2030
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. “I personally want to thank Dr. Prevo, Ian McCaw and the Board of Trustees for entrusting me with the opportunity to continue to lead our program! Liberty is such a special place to us. It is our home. And during our time here, we have been richly blessed to be a part of many special moments and celebrate some successes,” McKay said.
2023 NFL Draft: Five players who stood out in Tuesday's East-West Shrine Bowl practices
LAS VEGAS -- The 98th East-West Shrine Bowl kicks off Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. For the second straight year, the game is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the home of the Raiders. For the first time in the game's history, each team is being coached by a full NFL staff. The New England Patriots are charged with leading the West team, while the Atlanta Falcons are coaching the East team.
NBA 2K23 'Jordan Challenge' Mode Lets You Relive His Hall of Fame Career
2K Games revealed that the ‘Jordan Challenge’ mode in NBA 2K23 will let you relive his hall-of-fame career through 15 playable moments, starting from the early days as a college sensation, to his game-winning shot in the 1998 NBA Finals. Each of these challenges features a pre-game interview, complete with a luminary who was a part of what made every game special. That’s not all, each challenge also recreates the television experience of these games from the period they were from.
2022 NFL Draft: Seven takeaways from East-West Shrine Bowl
LAS VEGAS -- The West team won the 97th East-West Shrine Bowl, 25-24, on Thursday. The West jumped out to a 25-8 lead and held on after a late comeback attempt from the East squad. Here are seven takeaways from the game. 1) Coan starts strong. Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan went 10 of 13 for 91 yards and a touchdown in a little more than a quarter of work.
Tellin' Tales - Deep South Magazine
by Bill Smith Standing at the altar with his newly baptized friends, Bobby Cole smiled and shouted at the congregation, “Hallelujah … Last night I was abducted by aliens … praise the Lord!” His Mama shook her head and stared at the floor, his Daddy muttered “Jesus” under his breath, and his sister, a high school student, glowed.
Family of Hunter Brittain, NAACP hold news conference following memorial for slain teen
Adorable puppy named Honey melts hearts with response to being called beautiful TAMPA (WFLA) - Need a smile after a long week? Well, this clip of a dog's reaction to being told she is beautiful is just what you will need. In the video, posted to TikTok by user Sarah Lawther, known online as @sarahlawther, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy can be seen staring into the camera. Read the Full Article Video Boozy ice cream: Coors Seltzer is offering a summer classic with a twist CHICAGO, Ill.
Family of Hunter Brittain, NAACP hold news conference following memorial for slain teen
‘The issue of policing is not about black and white, it’s about right and wrong.’ Community members mourn at memorial for Hunter Brittain LONOKE COUNTY, Ark. (KARK) -- From Attorney Ben Crump to Reverend Al Sharpton, several familiar faces greeted the crowd Tuesday during a memorial service for 17-year-old Hunter Brittain with a message about a push for justice. Many from the community are asking for change in the wake of Hunter's death.
Hear Tenn. bridge crews frantic 911 calls after crack found
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Audio recordings of 911 dispatchers are painting a clearer picture of just how concerned bridge inspection crews were after finding a crack in a steel beam in the Interstate 40 bridge crossing the Mississippi River between Arkansas and Tennessee.
Just The Bill, Please: Mardi Gras and Gumbo Z’herbes
Things can certainly change quickly, can’t they? Unhappily, the pandemic is still with us, but the vaccines are now arriving every day. We have had a new year, an insurrection, and a new administration all in the space of one month. And, I have been called back into the kitchen at Crook’s Corner for a bit. It’s a long story, but basically, Justin Burdett, who took over the kitchen there when I retired has had a health emergency (not COVID-19) and has had to step away for now.
Just The Bill, Please: Pleasant Afternoons and Cloudy Skies
I spent a pleasant hour yesterday afternoon, masked and sitting on the sidewalk in front of Lantern on West Franklin St. Chef Andrea Reusing and company had decided to experiment with new service options by having a pop-up ice cream social. This was actually their second evening, and word had spread. Lots of old friends, wild-eyed from confinement, showed up for adult beverages disguised as ice cream sodas and for the company of people that they hadn’t seen in ages.
Archbishop Lucius of Hall of First Church of Love And Faith, dies
Crusader Staff Report Many in Black Chicago are stunned and mourning the sudden death of Archbishop Lucius Hall. A beloved figure who founded and led the First Church of Love And Faith for 40 years in Auburn Gresham, Hall died this morning, WVON’s Pam Morris reported to the Crusader. No cause of death was given.
Former Dallas chief, Aurora chief among 3 finalists for Chicago police superintendent position, sources say
The Chicago Police Board will announce the names of the top three finalists for Chicago’s next police superintendent. Sources tell Eyewitness News that the finalists are Former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, current Aurora Police Chief Ziman and CPD Deputy Chief Ernest Cato. Charlie Beck is currently acting as interim superintendent. He took on the temporary role in November 2019. The Chicago Police Board will announce the finalists Wednesday afternoon.
Week 9 high school football picks: A long answer to a short question about a coaching career
"Oh, where did you coach?" My wife will never ask someone that question again. The answer was a long one, beginning long ago with a lasting impact on football in Virginia and beyond. "Well, I started at Colonial Heights High School, then I went to VMI for two years as an assistant coach and then I was at William and Mary as the defensive coordinator," the man with a faint trace of red hair said. "After that I was an assistant coach at Rice University for one year and at Maryland for one year.
Duncan Keith had an interesting response when asked if he's up for a rebuild
Picturing Duncan Keith in a NHL jersey other than a Chicago Blackhawks one is pretty hard to do, but it could become a reality ahead of the trade deadline. The 35-year-old has four years remaining on his contract that carries $5.5 annually against the cap and his relatively high production makes him an enticing name to watch this month.
5 crucial tips for every hockey fan in a relationship
Being in a relationship is hard enough but when you throw hockey into the mix it makes everything that much harder. Follow your team for a full 82-game season is a challenge in itself and the amount of those games you can actually catch essentially gets cut in half after finding a significant other. If you’ve been in a relationship for a while now then you probably get how things work, but we have some tips for you if you’re a rookie.
Stauffer leads Shipp field hockey into PSAC playoffs
GREENSBURG — The No. 5-ranked Shippensburg University field hockey team got hat tricks Wednesday from sophomore Emily Stauffer, a graduate of Mifflinburg Area High School, and freshman Jenna Sluymer, as it dispatched Seton Hill, 6-0, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference matchup from Dick’s Sporting Goods Field.Shippensburg (12-3, 6-2 PSAC) clinched a berth in the PSAC Tournament for the 18th consecutive season with its victory over Seton Hill (0-16, 0-8).
Red Raiders pull off last minute win, improve to 2-0
The Shippensburg University football team took the field against cross-conference opponent Slippery Rock University for the first time in five years, ending with a thrilling finish that brought SU fans to their feet as the Red Raiders took the win in the final seconds, 25–21. In the Red Raiders’ second game of the season, the play was much scrappier than it had been the previous week, as the teams went into halftime with one touchdown apiece after several missed opportunities and defensive stops.
Hockey fans will love Brent Seabrook's epic story about Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville
Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville is one of a kind. When the 59 year-old isn’t yelling at his troops on the bench, he apparently enjoys his time betting on horses at the track. One of his longtime players, Blackhawks blueliner Brent Seabrook, detailed his passion for the sport with a unique story on the Spttin’ Chiclets podcast. During a conversation with Paul Bissonnette, Seabrook recalled a time when his coach was overjoyed after winning a huge sum of money.
Hockey fans are absolutely loving the Blackhawks' 2019 Winter Classic logo
The Chicago Blackhawks will be kickin’ it old school at the 2019 Winter Classic. Earlier today, the team took to social media to announce its players will be rocking one of the team’s earlier logos when they take on the Boston Bruins on January 1st. Here’s an exclusive peak at what it’ll look like: Fans were having a field day after seeing it, and based on their reaction, it’s looking like the team’s merchandising team could be in for a busy stretch.
SU football voted second in 2018 PSAC East Preseason Coaches Poll
The Shippensburg University football team was voted second in the 2018 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll released this month by the conference office.The 2018 Red Raider Football regular season features six road games and five home games. This year’s scheduled conference crossover opponents are Slippery Rock (Week 2), California (Week 3) and IUP (Week 11) – the Top 3 Western Division teams last season (30-7 combined record).
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
His death was announced Tuesday by the Chicago Blackhawks, the team he helped lead to the Stanley Cup in 1961. The Blackhawks did not disclose details but said he was with his family. Mikita played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise's most revered figures. He is the team's career leader for assists (926), points (1,467) and games (1,394), and is second to Bobby Hull with 541 goals. Mikita became the first player to have his jersey retired by the Blackhawks in 1980.
Blackhawks icon Mikita dead at 78
The Chicago Blackhawks confirmed the passing of the four-time Art Ross Trophy winner on Tuesday afternoon. "With great sorrow, the Mikita family announces that Stan passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at the age of 78," the family said in a statement. "He was surrounded by his loving family whom he fiercely loved. Details of planned services will be released when they become available.
Canucks acquire Kero from 'Hawks for Chaput
The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks executed a one-for-one deal on Sunday afternoon. Vancouver acquired centre Tanner Kero, while centre Michael Chaput heads the other way to the Windy City. Kero, 25, spent the majority of last season with the Blackhawks' American Hockey League affiliate, Rockford IceHogs. In eight games in the National Hockey League, Kero registered a goal and two assists.
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