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Dempsey Scores Twice As Regular Season Concludes
Maggie Steffens and Tara Prentice picked up a big win over Rubi with Sabadell and now prepare for the league semifinals against Barcelona. Maryn Dempsey scored twice and Tenerife defeated Iruna to close regular season play. Dempsey and Tenerife finish the season in ninth place and will look to fend off relegation when they battle […]


Maggie Steffens and Tara Prentice picked up a big win over Rubi with Sabadell and now prepare for the league semifinals against Barcelona. Maryn Dempsey scored twice and Tenerife defeated Iruna to close regular season play. Dempsey and Tenerife finish the season in ninth place and will look to fend off relegation when they battle Rubi in the first round of the play out.
Here’s a look ahead at some important matches featuring Team USA athletes:
Champions League (Quarterfinal Round, Day 5) April 22
Savona at FTC Telekom
Euro Cup (Semifinal Round, Second Leg) April 24
Pro Recco (ITA) at Sabadell (ESP)
Serie A1 (Day 26) April 18-19
Pro Recco vs Brescia
Savona vs Bologna De Akker
TeliMar vs Roma Vis Nova
A1 Ethniki (Winner’s Stage) April 17
Chios vs Panionios
Vouliagmeni vs Apollon Smirnis
División De Honor (Semifinal Round, First Leg) April 27
Sabadell vs Barcelona
Women’s División De Honor (Playoffs/Playout, First Leg) April 26
Sabadell vs Mataro
Tenerife vs Rubi
Women’s A1 Ethniki (Day 22) April 26
Glyfada vs Olympiacos
Panionios vs Ilioupolis
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Tansky ’25, Mayer ’26 are 2025 all-NESCAC softball team selections
Story Links 2025 NESCAC Softball Awards Hamilton College pitcher/utility player Emma Tansky ’25 (Collegeville, Pa./Episcopal Academy) and outfielder Alexis Mayer ’26 (Woodcliff Lake, N.J./Pascack Hills HS) were selected for the 2025 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Softball All-Conference Team on Wednesday, […]

Hamilton College pitcher/utility player Emma Tansky ’25 (Collegeville, Pa./Episcopal Academy) and outfielder Alexis Mayer ’26 (Woodcliff Lake, N.J./Pascack Hills HS) were selected for the 2025 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Softball All-Conference Team on Wednesday, May 14 when the conference announced their end-of-season awards.
Tansky, who was voted to the second team in 2024, was one of 14 players on the first team this year. Mayer was one of 14 athletes on the second team and collected all-NESCAC honors for the first time.
Tansky played in all 18 conference games and was fourth in the NESCAC with a .444 batting average with 16 hits in 36 at-bats. She was fifth in on-base percentage (.487) and second with 12 stolen bases. Tansky (4-4) pitched in 11 conference games and finished with 49.2 innings. She was 14th with a 3.95 earned run average, fourth with 33 strikeouts and tied for fifth with four wins. Tansky set a program record with 21 stolen bases this year and owns the career record with 64. She ended up second in program history with 139 career hits and 90 career runs. Tansky boasted a career batting average of .408.
Mayer was sixth in the NESCAC in slugging percentage (.660), tied for 18th in on-base percentage (.438) and was fifth in OPS (1.098) as she started in all 18 conference games. She was second with 20 runs batted in, tied for 12th with 13 runs scored, tied for fourth with three home runs, seventh with three triples and tied for second with 10 walks. Mayer hit .340 with 18 hits in 53 at-bats and added two doubles. She set a program record this year with 38 RBI and tied another with seven triples. Mayer’s 68 total bases were just two shy of the team mark of 70 set by Amber O’Connor in 2006.
Hamilton started the 2025 season with eight straight wins and finished with an overall record of 15-17. The Continentals swept Bates College in a NESCAC doubleheader and added conference wins against Colby College, Trinity College, Wesleyan University and Amherst College.
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Disabled veteran urges Luzerne County Council to pass property tax exemption
Visibly distraught, Wilkes-Barre resident Anthony Hall urged Luzerne County Council to expand a real estate property tax exemption program for honorably discharged military veterans permanently disabled in the line of duty. The exemption is currently available only to veterans disabled during a period of war, but several other neighboring counties have expanded their programs […]

Visibly distraught, Wilkes-Barre resident Anthony Hall urged Luzerne County Council to expand a real estate property tax exemption program for honorably discharged military veterans permanently disabled in the line of duty.
The exemption is currently available only to veterans disabled during a period of war, but several other neighboring counties have expanded their programs to include non-wartime veterans.
Hall told council he has rods in his leg and back and narrowly avoided amputation of his leg.
“If you need to see the scars, I can show you the scars,” Hall said before council discussed the possible expansion in a work session Tuesday.
Hall said he had received the property tax exemption for his prior residence in Georgia and was upset to learn it was not provided here when he relocated to Wilkes-Barre approximately seven months ago to be closer to family.
Prior county veteran affairs director James Spagnola had publicly discussed his support for the expanded exemption last year, citing increasing statewide discussion about the unfairness of excluding veterans who are 100% disabled due to their service solely because they were not enlisted during a war.
County Councilwoman LeeAnn McDermott sought placement of the proposal on Tuesday’s work session agenda, saying she learned about the issue from Hall.
A vote would be necessary at a future council meeting for the change to take effect.
County Veteran Affairs Director Kevin Clocker told council that approximately 20 to 25 disabled, non-wartime county veterans would be eligible for the exemption.
Council members said they believe they only have the authority to exempt the county portion of the tax bill and that school districts and municipalities would have to agree to exempt theirs.
Using a projection of $1,000 in county taxes and approximately 30 current and future disabled veteran participants, McDermott estimated the expansion would cost the county $30,000 annually.
“For what they’ve sacrificed, it’s a drop in the bucket,” Clocker said of the veterans.
Clocker noted the county services 21,000 veterans, and participation in the exemption may increase if veterans currently in active service return disabled.
Councilman Kevin Lescavage said he believes the proposal is a “very worthy cause.”
Council Vice Chairman Brian Thornton said he is in favor of the expansion but wants to ensure there is no potential for fraud.
The exemption also would apply to the surviving spouse of the disabled veteran as long as the spouse remains unmarried.
Thornton asked which entity will be responsible for verifying and monitoring the disability confirmation, marriage and death certificates and any property transfer after death.
Thornton said he does not want a situation where children or other occupants of a residence continue receiving exemption after the deaths of a veteran and spouse.
Clocker said his office must examine all records and said the exemption “isn’t something granted and just forgotten about” because each case must be reviewed every five years.
In addition to working closely with the county assessment office, Veteran Affairs has a comprehensive database for the processing of veteran death benefits that also tracks the exemption, he said.
County Chief Solicitor Harry W. Skene said the program also requires 100% disability and income limits to be eligible.
Clocker said there are strict guidelines and checklists that also must be reviewed by the state and federal government, resulting in “plenty of sets of eyes that review this.”
Councilman Chris Perry, a veteran, said he believes the expansion is a “great idea.”
“I’m glad we can go forward with this. I’m sure you’ll get enough votes for it to pass,” Perry said.
As of last year, approximately 763 Luzerne County veterans were participating in the tax exemption because they served during wartime.
Hall told council his family has sacrificed to serve the country, saying his son was killed in military service in 2007. He said he may be forced to sell his residence if the exemption is not provided.
“I shouldn’t be going through what I’m going through because I got hurt in the service and never went to war,” Hall said.
Reach Jennifer Learn-Andes at 570-991-6388 or on Twitter @TLJenLearnAndes.
College Sports
Crystal Ball Pick Swiftly Disappears for Elite Wing
Duke basketball might not welcome transfer commit Cedric Coward, as the former Washington State and Eastern Washington guard is one of the most notable stock-soaring talents at this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. But fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew may still have a highly intriguing roster addition in store for the […]

Duke basketball might not welcome transfer commit Cedric Coward, as the former Washington State and Eastern Washington guard is one of the most notable stock-soaring talents at this week’s NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. But fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew may still have a highly intriguing roster addition in store for the 2025-26 Blue Devil perimeter.
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According to a report from On3’s Joe Tipton this week, Scheyer’s Blue Devils are “gaining ground with elite Italian prospect Dame Sarr.”
An 18-year-old 2025 recruit from Italy, the 6-foot-7, 190-pound Sarr saw his stock rise for FC Barcelona this year but parted ways with the squad in April after playing in the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit without permission.
Tipton added that Sarr checked out Kansas last week.
A few days after Sarr wrapped up that trip to Lawrence, 247Sports national insider and premier Crystal Ball picker Travis Branham logged an official prediction favoring Bill Self’s Jayhawks.
Oftentimes, Branham’s picks predate announced decisions by just a day or two. That wasn’t the case, though, as his Dame Sarr forecast vanished just as mentions of Duke basketball interest were intensifying in the wake of Cedric Coward’s continued surge on NBA Draft big boards this week, just two weeks ahead of the May 28 deadline to withdraw as an early entrant and retain college eligibility.
Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.
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Women’s Track & Field Earns Multiple All-Conference Honors
Story Links WINTHROP, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced its 2025 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference teams this past Wednesday, with the Saint Joseph’s College of Maine women’s team earning numerous conference honors for their outstanding performances at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. ALL-CONFERENCE […]

WINTHROP, Mass. – The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) has announced its 2025 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference teams this past Wednesday, with the Saint Joseph’s College of Maine women’s team earning numerous conference honors for their outstanding performances at the GNAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS (Top-Three Finishers in Each Event at Championships)
The GNAC All-Conference honors are awarded to the top-three finishers in each event at the championships.
Leading the way for the Monks were Audrey Bilodeau, Ava Smart, and Ellie Leech, who each earned multiple All-Conference honors.
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Audrey Bilodeau displayed her versatility by claiming first place in the 400m hurdles and second place in both the 100m hurdles and 400 meters.
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Ava Smart demonstrated her speed and endurance by winning the 400 meters and anchoring the first-place 4×400 relay team.
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Ellie Leech excelled in the field events, capturing first place in the javelin throw and earning third in the shot put.
The following Monks secured All-Conference recognition:
400 meters:
Ava Smart – 1st
Audrey Bilodeau – 2nd
800 meters:
Cheri Willems – 2nd
100m hurdles:
Audrey Bilodeau – 2nd
400m hurdles:
Audrey Bilodeau – 1st
4×100 Relay:
Saint Joseph’s (Maine) – 3rd
Alexis Cowan
Zoe Indenga
Jemima Kabangu
Madalyn Guindon
4×400 Relay:
Saint Joseph’s (Maine) – 1st
Ava Smart
Bella Koepsell
Alexia Young
Cheri Willems
4×800 Relay:
Saint Joseph’s (Maine) – 2nd
Alexia Young
Audrey Bilodeau
Bella Koepsell
Cheri Willems
Long Jump:
Ella Labrie – 2nd
Triple Jump:
Ella Labrie – 2nd
Zoe Indenga – 3rd
Shot Put:
Ellie Leech – 3rd
Discus:
Abby O’Brien – 2nd
Javelin Throw:
Ellie Leech – 1st
ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM
Graduate student Abby O’Brien was also recognized for her exemplary character and sportsmanship, earning a spot on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team. O’Brien has been a consistent representation of integrity and respect throughout the season, reflecting the values of Saint Joseph’s College.
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Female-led sports show ‘Vibe Check’ coming exclusively to Disney+ in June
During Tuesday’s Disney Upfront, ESPN and Disney+ announced the new all-female-led sports-focused studio show Vibe Check, which will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in June. This will be ESPN’s second exclusive content offering on Disney+. SC+, a daily edition of SportsCenter hosted by Gary Striewski and Randy Scott, debuted in March. Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, and […]

During Tuesday’s Disney Upfront, ESPN and Disney+ announced the new all-female-led sports-focused studio show Vibe Check, which will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in June.
This will be ESPN’s second exclusive content offering on Disney+. SC+, a daily edition of SportsCenter hosted by Gary Striewski and Randy Scott, debuted in March.
Elle Duncan, Andraya Carter, and Chiney Ogwumike announced the news Tuesday during Upfronts and will presumably all be involved in the program.
“ESPN is true to women’s sports, not new to women’s sports,” Duncan said. “And our commitment is fueling the growth of ESPN. Last year, fans spent 54% more time watching — that includes the WNBA, college basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and tennis.”
According to a release, new episodes of Vibe Check will stream three times per week and cover every sport.
“We are incredibly excited to launch this new show, which will provide a powerful platform for the brilliant women at ESPN,” said Burke Magnus, President of Content, ESPN. “The voices that will be leading this program have long been shaping the sports landscape, and now they’ll have this additional platform to bring their unique insights to the forefront in an even more impactful way for Disney+ subscribers.”
While ESPN prepares to launch its standalone subscription service, shows like Vibe Check and SC+ are synergistic opportunities to test the water and determine the demand for unique programming beyond what appears on their networks.
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If Dame Sarr Commits to Duke, Who Should Kansas Basketball Target?
Days after the college basketball world was convinced that Dame Sarr would commit to the Kansas Jayhawks, fans in Lawrence are now preparing for the worst-case scenario. On3’s Joe Tipton and many other reputable recruiting insiders believe that Duke made a late run at the Italian phenom following the rise of Cedric Coward’s draft stock. […]

Days after the college basketball world was convinced that Dame Sarr would commit to the Kansas Jayhawks, fans in Lawrence are now preparing for the worst-case scenario.
On3’s Joe Tipton and many other reputable recruiting insiders believe that Duke made a late run at the Italian phenom following the rise of Cedric Coward’s draft stock.
And now, Bill Self might need to go in a different direction.
Which players could Kansas target if Sarr pledges to the Blue Devils?
Darrion Williams
The leading target for Kansas appears to be Williams, one of the top players in the Big 12 this past season at Texas Tech.
Coming off a campaign where he averaged 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and earned a First Team All-Big 12 nod, he is arguably the most sought-after transfer in the portal.
Williams is a proven star and would immediately make the roster a force to be reckoned with. The Jayhawks will continue to observe him from afar as he tests the waters at the NBA Draft Combine, but KU is considered a top option if he returns to college.
Tyran Stokes
While Stokes is technically in the next graduating class, there have been murmurs about the top-ranked 2026 recruit potentially reclassifying up a year, even with his mother denying the rumors.
The Louisville native visited Kansas in April and recently postponed his trip to Kentucky, which was scheduled for this month.
The coaching staff may look to work some magic with Stokes’ eligibility in the absence of a Sarr commitment. But regardless of whether he reclassifies, the Jayhawks should firmly remain in the race to land Stokes.
Ivan Bogdanović
A Croatian guard with exceptional length, Bogdanović is an interesting prospect for the Jayhawks to monitor.
Kansas was recently linked to the 20-year-old, who played for the Montenegrin Basketball League and the ABA League in 2024-25.
Bogdanović moves incredibly well for his size, using his wingspan to shoot over smaller defenders and drive to the basket.
It goes without saying that Bogdanović is more of an unknown than Sarr, but if Bill Self is looking for an international prospect with a unique skill set, perhaps Kansas will look to unlock some of his potential.
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