By JOHN LIKANJE Jarron Jones (Aquinas/Notre Dame) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, Sunday. The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle was part of the final signees National Football League (NFL) teams made ahead of Opening Week, which starts on Thursday. Former @AQ_football star Jarron Jones makes it onto the Pittsburgh #Steelers practice squad 🏈 #ROC @PickinSplinters … [Read more...] about Aquinas alum Jarron Jones signed to Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad
Heat Check: Anunoby saves Raptors from the brink; Mitchell, Murray finish playoff duel in Game 7 thriller
By JOHN LIKANJE Heat Check is a weekly recap of the best basketball writing and analysis the internet has to offer. August 24 was "Kobe Day" to honor the late Kobe Bryant. The basketball world rallied together and created tributes for the Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer. For my tribute, I discussed my reaction to his passing and when I first watched Bryant play nine years … [Read more...] about Heat Check: Anunoby saves Raptors from the brink; Mitchell, Murray finish playoff duel in Game 7 thriller
This Day In Red Wings History: Salcedo’s homer puts Wings one game away from IL title
By IAIN HIGGINS Ronnie Salcedo’s two-run go-ahead homer in the fifth inning gave the Red Wings a lead they would hold for the rest of the night as their 4-2 victory over the Tidewater Tides on this day in 1988 moved them within one game of the International League title. Craig Worthington made it a 4-2 ballgame as he doubled in the eighth off Tim Drummond, scoring Steve Finley … [Read more...] about This Day In Red Wings History: Salcedo’s homer puts Wings one game away from IL title
UPrep’s Council commits to Monroe College
By JOHN LIKANJE UPrep senior Melvin Council, Jr. will continue his basketball career at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-3 guard committed to Monroe College as announced by the Parents of Athletes Facebook page, Tuesday afternoon. Council led the Griffins with 25.2 points per game en route to the Section V Class AA title. The senior guard netted 20 or more points in 18 games, … [Read more...] about UPrep’s Council commits to Monroe College
This Day in Red Wings History: Ricketts stifles Toronto again to keep pace in IL race
By JOHN LIKANJE Although the Red Wings missed the 1959 International League playoffs, they came close. They most likely wouldn't have been in postseason contention if not for Dick Ricketts. The 6-foot-7 right-hander's season statistics may seem misleading: a 6-10 record with a 3.48 earned run average and 106 strikeouts in 119 innings. But Ricketts pitched like an ace down the … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Ricketts stifles Toronto again to keep pace in IL race