COVID vaccines will be required for N.C. State athletes to play road games
N.C. State will not allow athletes to travel or play in road games if they have not received a COVID-19 vaccination. Tap below to read the article by David Thompson…
South Dakota ace Gavin Weir throws his second no-hitter in 2021 Little League World Series
Two no-hitters in the Little League World Series? Whoda thunk it! Tap below to read the article by Claire Kuwana in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for the USAToday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2021/08/25/gavin-weir-no-hitter-little-league-world-series-south-dakota/5595367001/
Pac-12 announces conference baseball tournament for 2022
The Pac-12 has joined the ranks of most other conferences in holding a postseason college baseball tournament. Tap below to read the article from the Arizona Desert Swarm. https://www.azdesertswarm.com/arizona-baseball/2021/8/25/22641784/college-baseball-pac12-tournament-arizona-wildcats-scottsdale-2022-covid19-chip-hale-cws
SEC’s Greg Sankey, Big 12’s Bob Bowlsby respond to Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 announcing alliance formation
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby have responded to Tuesday's announcement of an alliance between the ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences. Tap below to read…
SEC expert picks 2021: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions
Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the SEC according to Barrett Sallee of CBSSports. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/sec-expert-picks-2021-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams-projected-order-of-finish-bold-predictions/
The ‘Alliance’ shows how college athletics is at war with itself
Looks like it's gonna be "they said, they said" for a while. Tap below to read Dan Wetzel's take on the new alliance by tapping below. https://sports.yahoo.com/college-sports-is-at-war-with-itself-202913507.html
Acquired from White Sox in a trade, Konnor Pilkington fitting right in with RubberDucks
Here's a good article from the Akron Beacon Journal on former Diamond Dog Konnor Pilkington becoming a RubberDuck. Tap below to read the article. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2021/08/22/konnor-pilkington-brings-another-strong-arm-rubber-ducks-owen-dew-juan-hillman-adam-scott/8160074002/
Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 announce alliance to address future of college athletics, combat SEC’s influence
The Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 on Tuesday formally announced their long-awaited alliance. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-acc-pac-12-announce-alliance-to-address-future-of-college-athletics-combat-secs-influence/
Notre Dame defends leprechaun mascot, ranked college football’s 4th-most offensive in survey
Here we go again. Now it's Notre Dame's turn to be called offensive. Tap below to read the article by Dana Hunsinger Benbow of the Indianapolis Star https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/08/24/notre-dame-defends-fighting-irish-leprechaun-mascot-ranked-offensive/8253603002/
LSU requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test at Tiger Stadium for fans 12 years and older
LSU becomes the first SEC school to require Covid vaccine proof or 72 hour negative test to enter their stadium. Tap below to read the Ben Kercheval article on CBSSports.…