Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University (WKU) has officially finalized its men's basketball coaching staff for the 2024-25 season under new head coach Hank Plona. The Hilltoppers enter this season following a successful campaign where they won the Conference USA Tournament and participated in the NCAA Tournament. Plona, who previously spent eight years coaching at Indian Hills Community College, is confident in his staff's collective experience and character, asserting their shared commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. The new coaching roster includes seasoned veterans like Josh Newman and Eric Murphy, alongside returning assistants Martin Cross and Tim MacAllister.

Plona Unveils Talented WKU Basketball Coaching Staff for 2024-25

Pittsburgh, PA

This inclusion may draw the ire of Pittsburgh fans. AB is getting mentioned as a top-10 Steelers player all-time over the likes of Mel Blount, Hines Ward, Jack Butler, Jack Ham, Lynn Swann, and others. Let’s put aside the social media strangeness Brown operates with on X for a second. Purely as a player, he was one of the most dominant players of the last half-century at his position. Brown was a First-team All-Pro four-straight seasons from 2014-17. He led the league in catches and receiving yards on two separate occasions. Brown notched seven 1,000-yard seasons with the franchise. This included a 2015 season in which he caught 136 passes for 1,834 yards and 10 TDs. The numbers don’t even do justice to how gifted of a football player Brown was.

Ranking The Top 10 Pittsburgh Steelers of All-Time

College football is home to some of the most storied rivalries in all of sports. From the West Coast through middle America to the East Coast, fans are sure to claim their local rivalry as the nation’s best. It wasn’t easy to narrow this list down to 25 matchups but we made it happen. Here are the 25 Best Rivalries in College Football.

The Top 25 Most Heated Rivalries In College Football

We’ve all had tough times when it comes to money. Sometimes, we think we’re making sound investments, but in all actuality, we end up getting burned. The same thing occurs with professional athletes. With presumably a bunch of money to play with, there are times when the aim is to make more money by dipping into what appears to be a lucrative opportunity. However, as we’ll learn in this piece, that isn’t always the case.

Ex-NFL Legends Who Are Now Penniless

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Spokane, WA

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Few continues to climb the ranks of the winningest college basketball coaches of all-time

Top 10 active NCAA men’s basketball coaches with the most wins: Gonzaga’s Mark Few is No. 6

Springfield, MA

Former Western New England player Lukas Radina has been named an assistant coach at his alma mater. “Transitioning from a player to a coach at WNEU is exciting,” Radina told USPHLPremier.com. “I’m eager to leverage my on-ice experience and contribute to the team’s development from a new perspective. My NCAA years were a great learning experience. They taught me a lot about playing at a high level and gave me a strong foundation in teamwork and discipline.”

Former Western New England player Radina stays with Golden Bears as men’s hockey team’s new assistant coach

For many basketball fans, the journey from collegiate success to professional dominance is a dream shared by many, yet achieved by a select few. This article delves into the illustrious careers of athletes who have not only conquered the the iconic NCAA tournament but have also risen to the highest echelons of the NBA, cementing their legacy as champions on both collegiate and professional courts:

30 Legends Who Won NCAA and NBA Championships

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those actors mentioned.]. Bewitched remains one of the most popular television shows in the medium's history. Originally broadcast on ABC from 1964 to 1972, the show remains popular in syndication, streaming platforms, and home media.

The Courageous Life and Tragic Death of Actor Dick Sargent: TV’s “Second Darrin” on ‘Bewitched’

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bellflower, CA

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Watch as St. John Bosco (CA) and Chaminade-Madonna (FL) meet in a battle of nationally-ranked high school football teams

St. John Bosco vs. Chaminade-Madonna football: How to watch & get live score updates (8/24/2024)

Soccer was a fascinating part of the Olympics. The US women won the gold medal, and the United States men’s team reached the quarterfinals. Internationally, field hockey captured audiences. That is pretty much what happened in Paris, as the Netherlands triumphed in the men’s edition and the women’s edition.

Soccer and penalty shootouts: How hockey offers a new template

The AFC North always seems to be competitive. All four teams finished above .500 last year. Heading into ’24, each team feels like they’re in a position to win the division. The Ravens are led by the reigning MVP and an elite defense. The Browns and Steelers are looking to make the postseason for the second year in a row. And, the Bengals are looking to return to the playoffs with Joe Burrow back in tow. Let’s see how each team stacks up against one another by ranking the position groups on both sides of the ball. At the end, we’ll offer a prediction for how the final standings will eventually play out.

Ranking NFL Position Groups: AFC North

Georgia State

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Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY----Announced recently by Brooklyn College Director of Athletics, Erik Smiles, BC alum, Moaz Choudhary, has been named Head Coach for the BC Men's Volleyball team. Prior to taking the helm of the program, Choudhary served as an assistant coach, helping lead the 2023 and 2024 teams to back-to-back CUNYAC Championship Tournament quarterfinal appearances.

BC Alum, Moaz Choudhary, Promoted to Men's Volleyball Head Coach

As contracts across every sport continue to increase astronomically, no one is surprised to see athletes with net worths exceeding tens of millions of dollars. But what about legends worth hundreds of millions? The best part – every one of these athletes has a completely different path to their staggering wealth. From savvy business investments to team ownership to founding a shoe manufacturing company, here are 24 athletes whose net worths are sure to surprise you.

The Surprising Net Worth of Many of The World’s Biggest Athletes

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The Pac-12 has become a victim to conference realignment completely shifting the landscape of college sports. Here's what to know entering the season.

What happened to the Pac-12? A look at what remains of former Power Five conference

After weeks of speculation and years of fans clamoring for the glory days, Tuesday brought news that the beloved ‘Backyard Sports’ franchise is coming back. Tuesday morning, Playground Productions announced the series will be returning “in the coming months.” In a bit of welcomed news, the company — which is dedicated to creating family-friendly content — is set to release games with the same aesthetic as the popular games released in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Backyard Sports is BACK

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What Happened to These Former No. 1 High School Basketball Players?

Being named the number one player in the entire country comes with a certain level of expectations. Some...

What Happened to These Former No. 1 High School Basketball Players?

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