Former undisputed World Light Welterweight champion Josh ‘The Tartan Tornado’ Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs) was upset by the former British, Commonwealth, IBF Euro and WBC International Silver Welterweight champion Ekow ‘The Engine’ Essuman (22-1, 8 KOs) by a 12-round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. In the first two […]
Former undisputed World Light Welterweight champion Josh ‘The Tartan Tornado’ Taylor (19-3, 13 KOs) was upset by the former British, Commonwealth, IBF Euro and WBC International Silver Welterweight champion Ekow ‘The Engine’ Essuman (22-1, 8 KOs) by a 12-round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
In the first two rounds, Taylor outworked Essuman. Both had moments in the third round, with Essuman taking a close round. In the fourth round’s halfway point, Taylor landed a left on the chin, driving Essuman back several steps. Seconds later, it was Essuman landing a right on the chin of Taylor, rocking him. Another close round to Taylor.
In the fifth round, it went back and forth. In the final minute, Taylor landed a combination to the chin of Essuman, rocking him. In the seventh round’s final seconds, Taylor was cut under the left eyebrow from a clash of heads—Essuman’s round.
Essuman seemed to have an edge in another close fight in the eighth round. In the ninth round Essuman landed a right knocking the head of Taylor back with a minute remaining. My card is 5-4 Taylor at this point. In the tenth round’s midway point, Taylor landed five straight punches. In the final minute, Essuman finished strong, but not enough to take a close round.
In the eleventh round, the action continued with Taylor doing well early and Essuman later. I have it 6-5 Taylor going into the twelfth and final round again, back and forth, who was getting the better of it. Did Essuman do enough for the upset, or would it end in a draw?
The scores were 116-113, 117-112, and 115-113. Bob Williams was the referee.
WBC No. 4 ranked, former Commonwealth, EBU Silver featherweight champion southpaw Nathaniel ‘The Nightmare’ Collins (18-0, 9 KOs) scored three knockdowns, stopping WBC International featherweight champ ‘Lightning’ Lee McGregor (15-2-1, 11 KOs) at 1:45 of the fourth round of a scheduled 12 rounds for the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title.
In the second round, in the final seconds of a close match, McGregor landed a hard left hook to Collins’s chin. In the third round, Collins won his second round by landing McGregor.
In the fourth round, Collins dropped McGregor with a left to the chin for an 8-count from referee Mark Lyson. Seconds later, Collins dropped McGregor a second time with a combination to the chin for another 8-count. Seconds later, Collins dropped McGregor a third time with a left to the body, causing Referee Lyson to wave it off.
IBO Continental cruiserweight champ Aloys ‘The Animal’ Youmbi (10-1, 9 KOs) knocked out David Jamieson (13-4, 10 KOs) at 1:54 of the third round of a scheduled 12 rounds.
In the first, second, and third rounds, Youmbi scored knockdowns before Referee John Latham called a halt in the third round.
The sensational 20-year-old WBO Inter-Continental and WBA International heavyweight champion Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) scored a knockout over southpaw Mike ‘Silverback’ Balogun (21-2, 16 KOs) at 0:46 of the second round of a scheduled 10 rounds.
In the first round at the halfway point, a jab followed by a left from Itauma on the side of the head of Balogun, and down he went for an 8-count from referee John Latham. In the second round, backing up a counter right hook from Itauma on the chin, and down went Balogun, his back without a count from referee Latham calling a halt.
Middleweight Austin Brown (8-0, 3 KOs) stopped Reece ‘Bam Bam’ Porter (5-1, 3 KOs) at 1:48 of the first round of a scheduled 10 rounds for the vacant BBBofC Scottish Area middleweight title.
Brown scored three knockdowns in the first round, forcing referee Kevin McIntyre to call a halt.
Super Lightweight Luke McCormack (4-0, 3 KOs) knocked out Samir Cuentas (4-6) at 2:51 of the second round of an 8.
In the second round, McCormack landed a left hook, dropping Cuentas. Referee Darren Maxwell called a halt.
Light heavyweight Alex Arthur, Jr. (1-0) defeated Robbie ‘The Camden Caretaker’ Chapman (13-50, 2 KOs) by a four-round points decision.
Referee Kevin McIntyre scored it 40-36.
Welterweight Drew Limond (4-0, 1 KO) defeated Ezequiel Gregores (3-23) by a four-round points decision. Referee Kevin McIntyre scored it 40-36.
Lightweight southpaw Luke Bibby (10-1, 2 KOs) beat southpaw Cesar ‘Zurdo’ Ignacio Paredes (18-19-1, 5 KOs) by a four-round points decision.
In the first two rounds, Bibby used an effective jab, taking the rounds. In the third and fourth rounds Bibby mixed it up more with Paredes who was more active in a losing effort.
Referee Kevin McIntyre scored it 40-36.
Lightweight Lee Welsh (5-0, 2 KOs) stopped Tony Morton (1-18) at 2:38 of the first round of a scheduled four rounds.
In the first round, Welsh knocked Morton down three times, forcing referee Darren Maxwell to call a halt.
Super Lightweigght southpaw ‘Lightning’ Reece Lynch (1-0, 1 KOs) knocked out Jonatas ‘The Marajoara Monster’ Gomes de Oliviera (6-27, 5 KOs) at 3:07 of the second round of a scheduled 4 rounds.
In the second round, Lynch drove Oliveira around the ring. In the final seconds, a left uppercut from Lynch to the body and down went Oliviera for the count after the bell sounded from referee Darren Maxwell.
Young named Summit League Men’s Field Athlete of the Year
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After claiming a Summit League title and making the NCAA Championships in his final season as a Coyote, Tre Young was named the Summit League Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, announced by the conference office Monday afternoon. Young, a senior from Toledo, […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After claiming a Summit League title and making the NCAA Championships in his final season as a Coyote, Tre Young was named the Summit League Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, announced by the conference office Monday afternoon.
Young, a senior from Toledo, Ohio, finished his season, and career, strong by winning the Summit League pole vault crown with a personal best 18-0 ½ (5.50m) and making the NCAA Championships to earn honorable mention all-America honors.
At the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas, Young went over 17-5 ½ (5.32m) to advance to the NCAA Championships, where he cleared 17-5 ¾ (5.33m) to place 18th. It was Young’s fourth trip to the NCAA West First Round and his first trip to the NCAA Championships in Eugene.
As the season went along, Young continued to improve his season and personal best. He won the Mt. SAC Relays in California with a best of 17-9 (5.41m), only to beat that mark with a clearance of 17-10 ½ (5.45m) at the USD Tune Up to claim that title as well. He was the Summit League Peak Performer of the Week following his title at the Mt. SAC Relays. He cleared 17-0 in all but one meet once the calendar turned to April, including clearing 17-5 or better six times.
Young joins fellow pole vaulters Chris Nilsen (2017, 2018, 2019), Eerik Haamer (2022), and Marshall Faurot (2024) and thrower Cody Snyder (2015) in winning the Men’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year as a Coyote. USD has won the honor seven times in the last 10 seasons (no award in 2020 due to COVID-19).
Boston Selected as Newest Host of USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2025) – USA Volleyball, in partnership with the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA), is proud to announce the elevation of the Boston Volleyball Festival to official USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) status beginning in the 2025-26 season. This designation marks a major milestone for volleyball in the Northeast […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2025) – USA Volleyball, in partnership with the New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA), is proud to announce the elevation of the Boston Volleyball Festival to official USA Volleyball Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) status beginning in the 2025-26 season.
This designation marks a major milestone for volleyball in the Northeast and will position Boston as a premier destination for national-level competition. For the first time, the Boston Volleyball Festival will offer national bid opportunities for both boys and girls across all age divisions, further expanding access to USA Volleyball’s championship pathway.
“Boston has long been a stronghold for junior volleyball, and we’re excited to formally recognize the Boston Volleyball Festival as an official Junior National Qualifier,” said Steve Bishop, USA Volleyball’s chief operating officer. “This upgrade is a testament to NERVA’s outstanding event operations and the growing demand for high-level competition in the Northeast. Together, we’re expanding access to national bid pathways and reinforcing our commitment to supporting athletes across the country.”
The 2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier series will take place over three weekends at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
February 27-March 1, 2026 – NIKE Boston National Qualifier #1
March 6-8, 2026 – NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2
April 3-5, 2026 – NIKE Boston National Qualifier #3
The event will be co-branded with USA Volleyball and integrated into USAV’s official event calendar, registration systems, and rankings infrastructure. Teams competing in bid divisions will have the opportunity to earn invitations to USA Volleyball’s prestigious national championship events.
“NERVA is honored to partner with USA Volleyball in this exciting next chapter for the Boston Volleyball Festival,” said Dave Peixoto, NERVA commissioner. “Our teams, families and coaches have helped grow this event into one of the largest in the country, and this designation further elevates the experience for everyone involved. We look forward to welcoming teams from across the nation to Boston for a world-class competition.”
Coach Carrasco Announces 2025 Men’s Water Polo Schedule
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LOS ANGELES – The 2025 LMU Men’s Water Polo schedule is set for first-year head coach David Carasco’s Lions. The season will begin with two games in Irvine on Aug. 29, as LMU will take on UCI in the morning and stay to face Cal State Fullerton in […]
LOS ANGELES – The 2025 LMU Men’s Water Polo schedule is set for first-year head coach David Carasco’s Lions.
The season will begin with two games in Irvine on Aug. 29, as LMU will take on UCI in the morning and stay to face Cal State Fullerton in the afternoon.
The home opener will be played on Aug. 30 as LMU hosts Stanford, semi-finalists in last year’s NCAA Tournament.
On Sept. 13, both Brown and UCSB will travel to Burns Aquatics Center to play two games apiece.
Following a weekend trip to the MPSF Tournament and an away contest at UCSD, the Lions will return home to face defending National Champions, UCLA, to close out September.
West Coast Conference play begins on the road against San Jose State on Oct. 3. LMU will remain in San Jose the following day to play games against both UCSB and UC Davis.
The Lions will then play home conference games against Air Force on Oct. 17 and Pacific on Oct. 19.
The following week, LMU will travel to Santa Clara to play a WCC contest against the Broncos before participating in the Julian Fraser Tournament.
Four of LMU’s final six games will be played in their home pool. The Lions will play CBU in the final conference home game on Oct. 30 and host Concordia two days later to open November.
Following the WCC finale in Malibu against Pepperdine, the Lions will host UC San Diego for a rematch against the Tritons from earlier in the season.
The final weekend of the regular season will feature a night game against Long Beach State played at Long Beach Community College, before hosting UC Irvine in the final home game on Nov. 15.
The 2025 WCC Championship will be hosted by Air Force. The three games in Colorado Springs, Colo., will be played from Nov. 22-23, 2025.
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PENN Entertainment Publishes 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
WYOMISSING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PENN Entertainment, Inc., (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences, published today its 2024 Corporate Responsibility report. The full report is available on the Corporate Responsibility page of the Company’s website. The 2024 Report details PENN’s longstanding commitment to supporting […]
WYOMISSING, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– PENN Entertainment, Inc., (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences, published today its 2024 Corporate Responsibility report. The full report is available on the Corporate Responsibility page of the Company’s website.
The 2024 Report details PENN’s longstanding commitment to supporting its team members and neighbors, practicing good corporate citizenship, and ensuring responsible stewardship of the planet’s natural resources. These programs and initiatives comprise The PENN Way, which is reflective of the Company’s core values and the unique culture at PENN.
Key highlights of PENN’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report Include:
PENN Entertainment, through its Corporate office, retail casinos and Interactive businesses in Canada and Gibraltar, donated approximately $9 million in support of local charities and Veterans-focused organizations, and generated more than $16 million in economic development grants.
PENN team members volunteered over 11,000 hours to help those in need.
Awarded over $4.2 million in need-based scholarships to the children of our team members since the inception of our PENN Scholarship Fund, 58% of whom are first generation college students, and 61% of whom are female. In 2024, we recognized 44 graduates from the first year of our program.
With an ongoing focus on sustainability, we set an abatement goal of a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and we expanded our climate-related disclosures, including filing with three of the major reporting frameworks for the first time.
Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment commented: “I am thankful for the tireless efforts of our Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, our internal Corporate Responsibility committee, and all of our Corporate, property and Interactive leadership teams for championing The PENN Way. Providing support to causes that are most important to our team members, customers, and key stakeholders is core to who we are, and I’m incredibly proud of all the work being done across PENN to carry forth these initiatives.”
About PENN Entertainment, Inc.
PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“PENN,” or the “Company”), is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. PENN operates in 28 jurisdictions throughout North America, with a broadly diversified portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting and iCasino offerings under well-recognized brands including Hollywood Casino®, L’Auberge®, ESPN BET™, and theScore BET Sportsbook and Casino®. PENN’s ability to leverage its partnership with ESPN, the “worldwide leader in sports,” and its ownership of theScore™, the top digital sports media brand in Canada, is central to the Company’s highly differentiated strategy to expand its footprint and efficiently grow its customer ecosystem. PENN’s focus on organic cross-sell opportunities is reinforced by its market-leading retail casinos, sports media assets, and technology, including a proprietary state-of-the-art, fully integrated digital sports and iCasino betting platform, and an in-house iCasino content studio (PENN Game Studios). The Company’s portfolio is further bolstered by its industry-leading PENN Play™ customer loyalty program, offering its over 32 million members a unique set of rewards and experiences.
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Armontraze Weathersby signs with FSCC track and field | News
Pittsburg High School 2025 graduate Armontraze Weathersby signs with Fort Scott Community College Track & Field COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg High School 2025 graduate Armontraze Weathersby signs his letter of intent on Monday […]
Pittsburg High School 2025 graduate Armontraze Weathersby signs with Fort Scott Community College Track & Field
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg High School 2025 graduate Armontraze Weathersby signs his letter of intent on Monday afternoon to join the track & field program at Fort Scott Community College.
Hear from the future Greyhound on his signing day in the above video.
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Assistant M/W Track and Field Coach in Charleston, IL for Eastern Illinois University
Details Posted: 23-Jun-25 Location: Charleston, Illinois Type: Full-time Salary: Range: $35,000 – $37,112 Categories: Coaching Coaching – Track & Field Sector: Collegiate Sports Salary Details: This is a 12-month position eligible for the following benefits: Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options. Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost. […]
This is a 12-month position eligible for the following benefits:
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
Dental plans available to meet your needs.
Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit EIU Employee Benefits webpage.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Assistant M/W Track & Field Coach reports to the Head Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the successful management and administration of all phases of Varsity Intercollegiate M/W Track and Field Programs, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Eastern Illinois University, the Ohio Valley Conference and the NCAA.
Secondary duties include strategic and operational management of an intercollegiate athletics programs by assisting in the planning and execution of team logistics, practices, competitions, and overall program coordination. It also involves contributing to budget development and financial oversight, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring compliance with university and NCAA policies.
The M/W Track and Field Assistant Coach plays an integral role in supporting the mission and core values of the Athletics Department. This position requires a blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience in areas such as coaching, compliance, budget management, and operational strategic planning to advance the overall success and integrity of the Track and Field programs.
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in the following:
Support the Mission and Core Values of the Department
Recruit individuals who have exhibited high potential to perform according to Department, Conference and NCAA standards
Reinforce academic achievement and graduation as our top priority
Responsible for full compliance with University, Department and NCAA regulations
Diligent in their preparation to compete aggressively to win championships
Collaborate on development of a responsible budget for their sport
Responsible for the efficient use of all Department resources
Collaborate with Athletic and University support units to ensure Student-Athlete health, safety and well-being
A complete application will include a letter of application, resume and contact information of three references. For questions regarding the search, please contact James Nave, Screening Committee Chair, at jmnave@eiu.edu.
Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s preferred. Possess (2) or more years of coaching or competition experience or equivalent. Must have extensive knowledge of the sport of Track and Field with an emphasis on sprints and hurdles. Ability to recruit, develop and retain quality Track and Field student-athletes. Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student-athlete. Ability and willingness to work effectively in a team atmosphere in the athletic department. Strong commitment to the University, OVC and NCAA rules and regulations. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience with promoting inclusivity are required
About Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a Division I – FCS program that competes in Ohio Valley Conference for all sports except for Men’s Soccer and Swimming that compete in the Summit League
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