UMass Notes: University releases start times, broadcast schedule for football games
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The University of Massachusetts football team’s game times and broadcast outlets became official Tuesday. Most viewers will need a computer or an extended sports cable package to see most of the games. The Minutemen will likely be on locally for their Nov. 2 game against Northern Illinois in Foxborough. The noon game is on ESPN’s regional package, making it available …
Monday, June 17, 2013
The WNBA’s first president feels that women’s college basketball needs to make changes if the sport is to grow. Val Ackerman was hired by the NCAA in November to assess the state of the women’s game. In a report submitted last week, Ackerman advised a series of ideas that would help. They included moving the Final Four back to a Friday-Sunday format, exploring …
Saturday, June 8, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Louisville coach Dan McDonnell leaves his office two hours after a practice or game, he often notices a light on in the batting cages. And usually swinging away is seldom used senior outfielder Matt Helms. “This guy works,” McDonnell said. “I always tell these guys that the bus pulls …