Nadroga rugby mourns loss The Nadroga Rugby Union says their success on the field in 2013 has been overshadowed by the death of its former president Ratu Isikeli Tasere and also patron Ratu Sakuisa Makutu. Tasere, who was the president of the Fiji Rugby Union, died on Thursday, while Makutu passed away at the end of last month. Nadroga Rugby Union president Tiko Matawalu says they are at a loss of having lost someone like Tasere, who had contributed a lot to the sport in the country. “It’s so sad you know for Nadroga rugby to end our 2013 in…
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Who Alabama football lost in extra transfer portal window after CFP The extra transfer portal window Alabama players received due to participating in the College Football Playoff has closed. That means undergraduate members of the Crimson Tide won’t be able to enter the portal until April in most circumstances. As expected, the Tide saw some attrition. Overall, 11 Alabama players hit the portal since the season ended, joining another five who entered before the loss to Michigan in the CFP semifinals. Here’s the UA players who entered the portal during the various windows, and where they’re heading, if that’s known. Entered portal…
Complete transcript of all the comments made by Grant Nelson, Aaron Estrada, Rylan Griffen, and Nate Oats prior to Alabama’s Elite Eight game against Clemson. LOS ANGELES For the second time in program history, Alabama basketball has made it to the Elite Eight, and the only team standing in the way of the program’s first-ever Final Four berth is Clemson. Senior forward Grant Nelson, senior guard Aaron Estrada, sophomore guard Rylan Griffen, and head coach Nate Oats discussed the game on a Friday afternoon podium. This is the complete transcript of their words. Q. Aaron, could you briefly discuss Grant’s…
The Washington Commanders decided to add some competition at long snapper by signing veteran Tyler Ott. Here are five things to know about the new special teams contributor for the Burgundy & Gold. 1. He was a three-sport athlete in high school. Ott is known for doing one job in the NFL, but his athletic roots go deeper than just snapping a football better than most people. Ott was a talented athlete at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and operated as a leader for the football, basketball and track and field teams. He served as a three-year captain for…
The Washington Commanders made the headlines for some splash free agent signings this offseason, as new head coach, Dan Quinn, reunited with former Dallas Cowboys, Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr.. Washington Commanders In The Midst Of Team Overhaul After Unimpressive 2023 Season The now Josh Harris-owned franchise also bolstered their linebacking corps with future hall of famer, Bobby Wagner, and added Carolina Panthers standout, Frankie Luvu & Jeremy Chinn. Even the other offensive skill positions received some additions, with veterans, Zach Ertz and Austin Ekeler coming in at tight end and running back respectively. However, the one…
With the landscape of college sports in flux, it can be easy to feel like your favorite program is in a potentially rocky spot headed into the future. With conference realignment wreaking havoc amidst fierce negotiations regarding the future of the College Football Playoff and lawsuits such as the one brought by West Virginia’s own RaeQuan Battle challenging traditional NCAA rules and regulations, it’s hard to tell just what Division 1 sports will look like 10-20 years down the line. But luckily for West Virginia fans, much of the news coming out of Morgantown lately is indicative of the athletic department at WVU trending in the…
With the landscape of college sports in flux, it can be easy to feel like your favorite program is in a potentially rocky spot headed into the future. With conference realignment wreaking havoc amidst fierce negotiations regarding the future of the College Football Playoff and lawsuits such as the one brought by West Virginia’s own RaeQuan Battle challenging traditional NCAA rules and regulations, it’s hard to tell just what Division 1 sports will look like 10-20 years down the line. But luckily for West Virginia fans, much of the news coming out of Morgantown lately is indicative of the athletic department at WVU trending in the…
South Sydney Rabbitohs owner and Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe has given his support to coach Jason Demetriou after a disastrous loss to the Roosters on Friday night. On Friday night, the Sydney Roosters gave the Souths their worst defeat under Demetriou’s leadership , destroying their opponents 48–6 and scoring eight tries to send them to the bottom of the standings. Similar to the Rabbitohs’ opening two losses of the season, the encounter at Allianz Stadium ended with mistakes putting the team under pressure defensively and impeding their attack. Regarding the loss, Demetriou remarked, “It’s probably the lowest point in my…
Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Thursday an MRI on Senga’s shoulder late Tuesday provided results he described as “very, very encouraging.” The Mets’ medical staff examined the results on Wednesday before providing the update. “Inflammation is gone,” Mendoza said. “So he’s pretty much cleared from the doctor.” Senga was shut down last month after he reported discomfort in the shoulder. Mendoza said he expects…
West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker pushed West Virginia fans to become a member of Country Roads Trust prior to the football team’s bowl game against North Carolina back in December. If the member count exceeded 1,500 before kickoff, he would be willing to be covered in mayo. It happened and Baker is a man of his word. On WVU’s annual day of giving, Baker was the recipient of the long awaited Mayo dump which helped raise $855,075 for WVU Medicine Children’s. With flowers in bloom and warm weather in the air following the darkness and chill of the winter season, spring…