The Walter Camp Football Foundation – a New Haven-based all-volunteer group – was founded in 1967 to perpetuate the ideals of Walter Camp, a former Yale University Athlete and Head Football Coach, and to continue the tradition of annually selecting an All-America team. They have produced college football All-American teams for 135 years with their first release […]
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Washington and Lee University senior linebacker Jalen Todd earned his third All-America citation of the season after being selected to the first-ever Walter Camp Division III All-America team, the organization announced on Wednesday afternoon.Todd, an AFCA First Team and AP Second Team All-American, has earned his third national honor, becoming the first General to receive All-America recognition from the organization. Todd had an outstanding senior season, ranking 5th in the nation in total tackles (124) and 8th in tackles per game (11.3). The Louisville, Ky., native recorded five games with double-digit tackles, including a career-high 22 stops in the Blue and White’s victory over Guilford College on October 19. This performance marked the second-most tackles in a single game this season in Division III and the third-most across all NCAA divisions. Additionally, he tallied 3.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss during the season.1/8/2025 3:00:00 PMTodd concluded his career ranked 24th in Division III among active players with 297 tackles and 8th in assisted tackles (181), while also recording 116 solo stops. Over his four years with the Blue and White, Todd registered 16.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.
The new addition to Jadran m:tel for the next season is Spanish water polo player Francisco Valera Calatrava at Škver. The Spanish international played for Sabadell last season. He participated in two World Championships with the Spanish national team, winning bronze medals both times. He also won bronze at the European Championships. He won two […]
The new addition to Jadran m:tel for the next season is Spanish water polo player Francisco Valera Calatrava at Škver.
The Spanish international played for Sabadell last season.
He participated in two World Championships with the Spanish national team, winning bronze medals both times. He also won bronze at the European Championships.
He won two gold medals at two World Cups and has a bronze medal in the World League.
Jadran previously hired Lazar Andrić and Danilo Merkulov.
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Our three grandsons were watching a water polo match on television during last summer’s Olympic Games. The players were jostling for position, splashing up a storm, all while trying to either throw a ball into the net or prevent the other team from doing so. The boys thought it looked like a great time. But […]
Our three grandsons were watching a water polo match on television during last summer’s Olympic Games. The players were jostling for position, splashing up a storm, all while trying to either throw a ball into the net or prevent the other team from doing so. The boys thought it looked like a great time.
But there was one small question they had (I think they had been discussing it before I came into the room). They wanted me to confirm that the players were standing on the bottom of the pool while doing these things. I broke the news to them that this wasn’t the case – they were treading water. They looked at me incredulously and I could tell that water polo now looked much less like fun and much more like work.
Bruce Green has served as a teaching minister for several churches. He and his wife, Janice, recently moved to Searcy. You can find more of Bruce Green’s writings at atasteofgracewithbrucegreen.com.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — July is National Park & Recreation Month—a nationwide celebration of the ways parks, green spaces, and outdoor activities contribute to healthier, more connected communities. From local trails and scenic bays to playgrounds and beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast offers endless opportunities to get outside and stay active. Whether you’re […]
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — July is National Park & Recreation Month—a nationwide celebration of the ways parks, green spaces, and outdoor activities contribute to healthier, more connected communities. From local trails and scenic bays to playgrounds and beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast offers endless opportunities to get outside and stay active. Whether you’re hiking shaded trails, paddling calm waters, or gathering for a family picnic, the month invites everyone to embrace the outdoors and make the most of the region’s natural spaces.
In that same spirit, the first Saturday of each month marks National Play Outside Day, a grassroots movement that began in 2011 to encourage families to unplug and rediscover the simple joys of outdoor play. According to the
National Play Outside Day website, this day was founded by Aaron Wiggans and Rhonda Abeyta, the initiative was created to push back against screen overload and reignite creativity, movement, and connection across all ages. It’s a day to lace up your shoes, grab some sunscreen, and head outdoors for fresh air and fun.
Spending time outside isn’t just enjoyable—it’s good for you. Outdoor activity can lift your mood, reduce stress, and support physical health. For children especially, nature encourages imaginative play through hands-on experiences like climbing, building, and exploring. These shared moments—whether catching a sunset, playing a game, or stargazing—help build stronger family bonds and lasting memories.
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Celebrate Park and Recreation Month with the City of Orange Beach this July
Outdoor Adventures in Our Area
1. Beaches & Bay
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3. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Traverse scrub forests, and marsh—home to sea turtles, migratory birds, and diverse wildlife. Trails like Jeff Friend and Pine Beach offer 5 miles of exploration.
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This year, July 5th is a date to rediscover the simple pleasures of outdoor play. From bay breezes and beachcombing to biking and birdwatching, our region offers a wealth of natural playgrounds. Whether you’re with kids, parents, or friends, today is a perfect day to unplug, reconnect, and make lasting summer memories in the great outdoors.
UNIVERSITY PARK – Four Penn State student-athlete are among the contingent of students traveling to Greece as part of Harvard’s Sport and Education Program: from Ancient Olympia to the Present. The student-athletes participating in the trip, which will take place from July 7-11 in Olympia at the International Olympic Academy (IOA), are wrestling’s Hayden Cunningham, […]
UNIVERSITY PARK – Four Penn State student-athlete are among the contingent of students traveling to Greece as part of Harvard’s Sport and Education Program: from Ancient Olympia to the Present. The student-athletes participating in the trip, which will take place from July 7-11 in Olympia at the International Olympic Academy (IOA), are wrestling’s Hayden Cunningham, women’s lacrosse’s Abby Baker, and track & field’s Madeleine Söderqvist and Gabriella Recce. The IOA and the Greek General Secretariate of Sport sponsor the program.
For five days this diverse body of students and faculty from Penn State, Harvard, Texas, Dartmouth and Greek universities will convene in the birthplace of the Olympic Games to examine how sport shaped ancient models of knowledge and how, in turn, the ancient athletic-knowledge complex served as a model for modern universities and professional sports.
“I am thrilled and grateful to be able to share this opportunity with Penn State’s student-athletes,” . The chance to learn, think, and talk about the connections between sport and education at the site of the ancient Olympic Games–and to do it with top scholars and students from around the world–is extraordinary.
In the state-of-the-art facilities of the IOA, participants will explore the historical, social and practical connections between sport and education from the ancient Olympics to the modern university system. Faculty-led sessions will take place on the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia and the Museum of the History of the Olympic Game of Antiquity to give students a vital connection to the past.
Faculty members for this year’s program include Schultz, Charles Stocking Academic Director of the Sport and Education Program and associate professor of kinesiology at Texas, Heather Reid, Scholar in Residence at the Exedra Mediterranean Center, and Georgios Mouratidis, assistant director of the British School at Athens. Guest speakers for this program include George Mavrotas, Secretary General of Sports and former Greek Water Polo team captain, Mark Schiefsky, Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard and Erin West, Assistant AD for student-athlete development and academic integration at Harvard.
Women’s Basketball | 7/5/2025 8:30:00 AM Story Links photo credit: Brian Westerholt/SportsOnFilm/NSMA Winston-Salem, NC — Tyreece Brown, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State University, has been recognized as the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). This prestigious award was presented during the NSMA’s […]
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Winston-Salem, NC — Tyreece Brown, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State University, has been recognized as the Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). This prestigious award was presented during the NSMA’s 65th awards banquet held at Grandover Resort & Spa – a Wyndham Grand Hotel, in Greensboro, North Carolina, on June 30, 2025.
Assuming the interim role as head coach of the Fayetteville State women’s basketball program in the 2023-24 season, Coach Brown led the Broncos to a remarkable record-breaking 29-3 regular season record and 17-1 CIAA standing, securing a CIAA Tournament championship, and achieving a historic first-ever berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen. Following the interim period, the Broncos maintained their impressive performance, finishing with an overall record of 21-8, 13-3 in conference, and capturing their second consecutive CIAA Tournament championship. This marked the first time in program history that the team had won back-to-back conference tournament titles.
A native of Philadelphia, Coach Brown graduated from Fayetteville State University in 2008, where he served as a two-year starter for the Broncos. He subsequently completed his master’s degree in business with a leadership concentration from Liberty University in 2013. His coaching career commenced as an assistant coach with the women’s basketball team at his alma mater in 2011, and he also served as a head cross-country coach for both programs in 2015. Currently, Coach Brown resides in Fayetteville with his wife, Kieauna, and is the parent of two daughters.
Clarence “Big House” Gaines had an extraordinary 47-year coaching career at Winston-Salem State University. Coach Gaines amassed 828 wins, led his team to the 1967 NCAA Division II Championship—the first national title ever won by an historically black college and university (HBCU)—and mentored countless young athletes, including NBA legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. A member of both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame, Gaines was more than a coach; he was a mentor, educator, and community leader whose legacy of excellence, perseverance, and integrity continues to inspire generations. This award recognizes his enduring impact on sports, education, and the struggle for equality.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 4, Charlotte Knights 0 (Statcast box)The Knights (42-43) lost plenty of firepower with Brooks Baldwin recalled back to the big leagues and Colson Montgomery following him, sinking below .500 once again in their loss to the Jumbo Shrimp (53-32). Dominic Fletcher, Tristan Gray, Dru Baker, and Tim Elko collected the only hits […]
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 4, Charlotte Knights 0 (Statcast box)
The Knights (42-43) lost plenty of firepower with Brooks Baldwin recalled back to the big leagues and Colson Montgomery following him, sinking below .500 once again in their loss to the Jumbo Shrimp (53-32).
Dominic Fletcher, Tristan Gray, Dru Baker, and Tim Elko collected the only hits of the night, and only Baker hit for extra bases. Charlotte fell victim to nine strikeouts while only drawing three walks in their weak performance.
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Charlotte’s pitching only fell apart once. Yoendrys Gómez showcased another strong, five-inning start, holding Jacksonville to three hits, one run, and two walks. Chase Plymell continued his scoreless inning streak to 11 2⁄3 innings with a one-hit, one-strikeout outing, but then came Justin Anderson. Anderson gave up three runs on three hits to keep Charlotte’s sleepy offense far out of reach for a comeback.
Chattanooga Lookouts 8, Birmingham Barons 7
The Barons (42-37) lost a nail-biting game against the Lookouts (42-33) after not scoring a run for more than half of the game.
Birmingham packed its runs in the first two innings. Ryan Galanie blasted a three-run bomb after Rikuu Nishida and William Bergolla drew walks in their opening at-bats. Then, Jacob Gonzalez walked, Caden Connor singled, and Wilfred Veras’ double-play brought in Gonzalez to make it 4-0, Birmingham. The Barons added three runs in the second with Galanie’s RBI single and Gonzalez’s two-run double.
The Lookouts mounted a gradual comeback early, starting with three runs scored off Hagen Smith in the second and third, drive him off the mound after 2 2⁄3 innings. Chattanooga kept their cleat on Birmingham’s pitching crew, knocking three of Tommy Vail in the fourth and sixth innings. The Barons got a break from Chattanooga’s relentless bats in the fifth, but it didn’t last long as Jarold Rosado ceded a seventh run off a solo shot in the eighth to tie the game at 7-7.
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Chattanooga ended their epic comeback with Austin Hendrick’s two-out, two-on RBI single to walk the game off. This is perhaps the most brutal loss the Barons have suffered this season.
Hub City Spartanburgers 10, Winston-Salem Dash 5
Failure to turn base runners into runs scored ultimately hurt the Dash (29-49), as the team went 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 14 on base in the race to 50 losses.
The Dash and Spartanburgers (38-40) waited until the fifth open to break open the scoreless game. Alex Makarewicz’s RBI single scored the first run, and Matt Hogan and Terrell Tatum’s ground out and force out tacked two more runs, giving the Dash a 3-0 lead. The Spartanburgers responded in the sixth with back-to-back RBI singles off Jake Bockenstedt to make it a one-run game, ending the starter’s outing after six frames, three hits, two runs, and seven strikeouts.
Winston-Salem padded their lead in the eighth, after four consecutive walks scored Sam Antonacci, and Arxy Hernandez’s double play ground out brought in Samuel Zavala.
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But the Dash’s hard work was quickly erased when reliever Morris Austin and Phil Fox allowed seven hits, eight runs, and a home run in the eighth. Sigh.
Hickory Crawdads 7, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 1
The Cannon Ballers (36-43) didn’t stand a chance against the Crawdads (43-35) from the get-go. Despite scattering enough hits throughout nine frames, Kanny’s only run came form Jordan Sprinkle’s force out in the seventh that scored Lyle Miller-Green, who led off the inning with a single. Kannapolis stranded five on base and didn’t score a single runner in scoring position.
Ricardo Brizuela gave up two runs in the first, but settled in to keep the Crawdads at five hits and three runs through five frames. Jake Curtis gave Kanny a break with his scoreless inning, but Jesus Mendez’s collapse over just two-thirds of an inning resulted in four more insurance runs warded off any chance of the Cannon Ballers from making a comeback.
ACL Brewers 7, ACL White Sox 4
After petering out late in the game to the ACL Brewers (24-22), the ACL Sox (25-21) have fallen out of first, one game back in the ACL West.
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The Sox took an early lead on Arnold Prado’s RBI single in the second. Although the Sox decided to sit tight on scoring for a few innings, Noah Syndergaard had a strong second Sox start with four innings, a hit, and three strikeouts. After Ethan Hammerberg and Maximo Martinez lost the lead with a couple of hits, a walk, wild pitch and fielder’s choice, Stiven Flores tied the game at three apiece with a two-run single in the sixth.
The Brewers continued scoring, but the Sox did not. Martinez was tagged with the two earned runs in the seventh and Kevin Davis was charged with the two runs in the eighth. At that point, the lineup and pitching had run out of gas in the nine-inning affair.
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