NEW ORLEANS – A record-setting crowd will descend on the New Orleans Marriott for the 2016 NFCA Convention. With close to 1,600 members expected, the association’s signature event will shatter its previous mark of 1,433, obtained two years ago in Las Vegas. Wednesday was highlighted by the “First Pitch” Opening Welcome and keynote address by…
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a global crackdown on social media in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings, one of which was streamed live on Facebook and viewed thousands of times. “It is unacceptable to treat the internet as an ungoverned space,” Morrison wrote in a letter to Japanese Prime Minister…
Who is a consummate professional and beloved the world over? Final Answer: Alex Trebek. The longtime “Jeopardy!” host announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In a YouTube video, Trebek said that he was making the announcement to the show’s fanbase because he has “a longtime policy of being open…
Update 2/22: Reported by CinemaBlend, Marvel Cinematic Universe head Kevin Feige confirmed that James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 draft will be used for the film, despite Gunn being removed as director. Feige said to CinemaBlend, “[Gunn’s] influence was Guardians. It was Guardians. It was his input on Guardians and the Avengers films, as you’ve seen in Infinity War, and on…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In all 46 players from 41 different institutions have been chosen to one of three 2016 NFCA Division II All-American teams, the Association announced on Friday. For a complete list of All-American click HERE. Fifth-ranked Humboldt State led all schools with three total All-Americans, while No. 4 North Georgia, No. 1 West…
Human Rights Watch has slammed the Trump administration for promising to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, describing it as sending a “wrecking ball” through the rights of Syrians living there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House on Monday, where Trump is expected to ratify a directive recognizing…
If you have two eyes, a beating heart and have ever resided in Canada, you’re very likely a fan of multiple Olympic gold medal winners and “non-couple” Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. But we’re going to hypothesize that because you’re a person who likes feeling joy, you’re probably also fond of Patrick Chan, Kaetlyn Osmond,…
New Wave Toys has announced that the Street Fighter II: Champion Edition X RepliCade, a 12-inch tall, fully-playable replica of the original arcade machine in 1/6 scale, is now available for preorder. This RepliCade includes Street Fighter II: Champion Edition as well as Super Street Fighter II Turbo. The machine can be played with one player…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Missouri State slugger Mary Stephen and Washington hurler Taran Alvelo were named the Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division I National Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for their play during the first week of the season on Tuesday afternoon. Stephens clubbed three home runs, recorded four multiple-hit games and generated 11 RBI at the…
The European Union is getting tired of waiting for the British establishment to finally reach an agreement on Brexit, the head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, said. The EU’s patience “runs out” while the UK still struggles to find middle ground over a Brexit plan, Juncker warned as he talked to Italian Rai TV….