JU women’s basketball team hires Special Jennings as its new head coach
Read full article: JU women’s basketball team hires Special Jennings as its new head coachJacksonville University has filled its women’s basketball team head coaching vacancy, announcing the hire of Special Jennings to lead its program.
UNF’s Rhetta Moore among female athletes experiencing recognition through NIL
Read full article: UNF’s Rhetta Moore among female athletes experiencing recognition through NILUniversity of North Florida women’s basketball star Rhetta Moore knew about name, image and likeness legislation. But when a local company, The Bailey Group, approached Moore about an opportunity for that, she was flattered and a bit overwhelmed.
Priya Gilmore-Matthews, former area girls hoops star, daughter of NBA hall of famer, dies
Read full article: Priya Gilmore-Matthews, former area girls hoops star, daughter of NBA hall of famer, diesPriya Gilmore-Matthews, daughter of NBA hall of famer Artis Gilmore and a former high school and college basketball star, died unexpectedly this week. She was 44.
The Latest: 2 Brewers test positive; Nats cancel workout
Read full article: The Latest: 2 Brewers test positive; Nats cancel workoutThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell says shortstop Luis Urias and pitcher Angel Perdomo tested positive for COVID-19 before the intake process. This marks the second setback for Urias since the Brewers acquired him from San Diego in November. Major League Baseball and the players association announced Friday that 31 players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%. Players and staff were tested Friday, and general manager Mike Rizzo says the team still hasnt received its results. The WNBA hopes to start training camp later this week, with the regular season set to begin around July 24.
Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism
Read full article: Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroismSeahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over The ESPYS two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. Rapinoe and Bird are partners who share a household, which conveniently eases some logistics. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)LOS ANGELES Its a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. Comedy and music are always part of the show, and Wilson, Rapinoe and Bird will get a chance to show off a sense of humor.