Amherst, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – The University of Massachusetts announced the re-hiring of Mark Whipple as head football coach on Tuesday. Whipple takes over for Charley Molnar, who was dismissed from the post on Dec. 26. Molnar was hired as head […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – First to fire, last to hire. Outside of the Houston Texans, who jettisoned their former head coach Gary Kubiak during the season, the Cleveland Browns had the itchiest trigger finger during this year’s coaching carousel, giving […]
Scottsdale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Robert Shelton, who took over the Fiesta Bowl less than three years ago after the previous executive director was fired amid federal fraud charges, has resigned. Shelton was named to lead the bowl on June 13, […]
Frisco, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Former North Carolina guard P.J. Hairston has been acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League, though he won’t be eligible to be called up to the NBA this season. Hairston is the first […]
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – Speculation that Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is on the verge of making his season debut increased after the injured All-Star sent out a cryptic tweet on Monday. “29,233,280 secs,” Rondo wrote on his Twitter […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – When your city is looking to land an NHL franchise, the old saying “beggars can’t be choosers” is a good one to keep in mind. To say the Atlanta Thrashers weren’t exactly the gold standard for […]
San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres and outfielder Seth Smith have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal, which was announced Tuesday, were not disclosed. The Padres acquired Smith on Dec. 3 […]
Calgary, AB (SportsNetwork.com) – The Calgary Stampeders have signed quarterbacks Drew Tate and Bo Levi Mitchell to contract extensions. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. “Drew and Bo are both very talented quarterbacks who have enjoyed great success as […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy was named NFL Rookie of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) on Tuesday. Lacy led all NFL rookies and set a club rookie record with 1,178 rushing […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – A federal judge has withheld approval of the NFL’s concussion settlement with former players, saying Tuesday she needs more information from both sides. U.S. District Court Judge Anita Brody filed a decision Tuesday, saying she was […]