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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Sixty years ago today, Cal Poly experienced an unwanted, unexpected and unfathomable first. On October 29, 1960, a twin-engine Curtiss Wright Super C-46F Commando, a World War II surplus military transport plane, crashed shortly after takeoff from Toledo Express Airport in northwest Ohio, killing 16 Mustang football players, the student…
The Baltimore Ravens have to be feeling very good about what they were able to accomplish on the ground against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3. Both Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson ran all over the Cowboys’ defense all game long. When everything was said and done, Henry carried the football 25 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns….
Wednesday night, Indiana coach Tom Crean spoke for more than an hour to an assembled crowd at the IU Auditorium for his annual “State of the Hoosier Nation” address. Below is audio from Crean’s entire speech, including his thoughts on the 2013-2014 team’s prospects: He is expected to announce his choice in October via the…
Wigan Warriors have confirmed that they have signed their full-back Jai Field to a new four-year deal that will keep the Australian with the club until 2027. The Super League champions shared the news via their website revealing that Field would be committing his long-term future to the club. During his three seasons with the…
Rugby league has further tightened its concussion rules for the 2023 season, but the sport will not amend its stance on tackle height despite significant and controversial changes adopted by rugby union. The Rugby Football Union will ban tackling above waist height from next season in the community game, a decision that has met a…
Newly-appointed St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers has revealed when he will begin in the role as well as what ‘excites’ him about the job. Briers was a man in high demand given how he transformed Brisbane’s attack in 2023 but the former Wigan Warriors assistant and Warrington Wolves star opted to join Paul Wellens…
The Wollongong Wolves have announced that David Carney has stepped down as the club’s first grade head coach. Carney will be heading overseas to complete his coaching qualifications and explore new coaching opportunities. “I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Wollongong Wolves Football Club for their support over the past two years,”…
Wolverhampton Wanderers have already suffered a huge blow to their plans for the upcoming Premier League season after losing captain Max Kilman to West Ham United in a deal worth around £40million – but Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed to GIVEMESPORT that plans are already underway to source a replacement centre-back, with the position becoming a priority for the departing star. Kilman,…
Wigan Warriors capped off their incredible season with a convincing 64-0 victory over Salford Red Devils to lift the League Leaders Shield. Matt Peet’s side was priced as short as 1/500 after the Salford squad was confirmed with Paul Rowley opting for the preservation of his stars. That saw him make 17 changes to his 21-man squad…
Reports emerged last week suggesting Croker had been offered to Super League clubs for 2025, with his future at the Knights seemingly uncertain. Rugby League Live were first to report that Croker, who will not be offered a new deal at Newcastle, is on the open market and available to Super League clubs. And now, a fresh report from Zero…