\"Tampa is engrained in the fabric of who we are,\" said WWE executive Paul Levesque WWE Last Updated 18 hours ago SMEDLEY: With Triple H as new Head of Creative, WWE has the chance to be better than ever By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: After three weeks as WWE Head of Creative and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, Triple H has already made significant improvements to WWE programming. Now, he has the chance to make WWE better than ever.
Tennis 8/9/2022, 10:04am AP: Serena Williams says she is 'evolving away from tennis' By Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
Baseball 8/6/2022, 9:58am SMEDLEY: Remembering the greatest commentator of all time, Vin Scully By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: Vin Scully is the greatest commentator of all time, and seems to be one of the greatest human beings to ever grace the sports world.
Events 8/5/2022, 5:57pm Ruble Racing announce Muncie Sprint & Olympic Tris for August 20 By Staff Reports Registration is now open for Ruble Racing's Muncie Sprint and Olympic Triathlons August 20, 2022. The sprint races are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. August 20, while the olympic races are scheduled to begin at 8:20 a.m.
Basketball 8/4/2022, 11:58am AP: Russian judge convicts WNBA's Griner, gives 9-year sentence By Associated Press AP: A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison. for drug possession and smuggling.
Basketball 8/4/2022, 9:58am SMEDLEY: Bill Russell was larger than basketball By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: After his passing July 31, 2022, Bill Russell is a man who the NBA will undoubtedly continue to celebrate for years to come. He was and is not just a basketball icon, but a sports and civil rights icon.
Esports 8/3/2022, 5:58pm Partnership between Ball State University Esports and Gen.G is announced By Staff Reports August 2, it was announced via press release that Ball State University Esports would be partnering with international Esports organization Gen.G. Gen.G is an organization focused on connecting Asia and the United States via esports.
Football 8/2/2022, 5:28pm SMEDLEY: Deshaun Waston's 6-game suspension indicative of larger problem within NFL By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: In the wake of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension for sexual misconduct, it is even more clear that the NFL's suspension policies are deeply flawed and borderline offensive.
Baseball 8/2/2022, 9:58am Former Ball State Baseball pitcher Chayce McDermott traded to Baltimore Orioles By Kyle Smedley August 1, 2022, former Ball State Baseball right handed pitcher and 4th round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, Chayce McDermott, was traded from Houston to the Baltimore Orioles as part of a three-team trade centered around sending former Oriole Trey Mancini to the Astros.
Brittney Griner 7/28/2022, 10:24am AP: Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Washington had offered Russia a deal that would bring home Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Whelan and Griner.
Football/events 7/23/2022, 9:45am Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan signs autographs as part of local Tent Sale July 22 By Kyle Smedley As a part of Kia of Muncie and Toyota of Muncie's Tent Sale, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan signed autographs from 2-4 p.m. July 22, 2022.
NASCAR 7/22/2022, 9:58am JOSLIN: 2022 is the year of parity for NASCAR By Grayson Joslin JOSLIN: With the success of the Next Gen car so far and the goal to bring more teams and manufacturers into the sport, it could mean once again, anyone can win on any given Sunday.
Baseball 7/21/2022, 9:58am Surreal: Two Ball State Baseball athletes selected in the 2022 MLB Draft reflect on their dream come true By Kyle Smedley Outfielder Zach Cole and left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer were both selected on day two of the 2022 MLB Draft, July 18, 2022. Each athlete shared their immediate thoughts on achieving life-long goals.
Golf 7/19/2022, 6:02pm Cameron Andry announced as new head coach for Ball State Women's Golf By Staff Reports Cameron Andry has been announced as the new head coach for Ball State Women's Golf, Ball State Director of Athletics Beth Goetz announced July 19, 2022. Andry spent the previous 11 seasons at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.
Baseball 7/19/2022, 10:13am SMEDLEY: MLB All-Star Week is the best in major professional sports By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: I didn't need much convincing, but the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Home Run Derby made me 100% certain that MLB All-Star Week is the best of all major professional sports. The MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET.
Baseball 7/18/2022, 5:58pm Ball State Baseball outfielder and member of the All-MAC First Team Zach Cole selected in 2022 MLB Draft By Kyle Smedley July 18, 2022, Ball State Baseball outfielder Zach Cole has been selected in the 10th round (313th pick) of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft by the Houston Astros.
Baseball 7/18/2022, 3:32pm Ball State Baseball MAC Pitcher of the Year Tyler Schweitzer selected in 2022 MLB Draft By Kyle Smedley July 18, 2022, in the fifth round (161st pick) of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, Ball State Baseball left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer has been selected by the Chicago White Sox.
Baseball 7/15/2022, 9:58am Still a firefighter: Ahead of likely being selected in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ball State Baseball pitcher Tyler Schweitzer reflects on going from reliever to MAC Pitcher of the Year By Kyle Smedley The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft is scheduled for Sunday, July 17- Tuesday, July 19. Schweitzer, Ball State Baseball head coach Rich Maloney, Ball State Baseball pitching coach Larry Scully and anyone who followed Ball State Baseball during the 2022 season, knows the left-handed pitcher is almost certainly going to be drafted.
College Athletics 7/13/2022, 10:00am JOSLIN: Mega-conferences go against the tradition of college sports By Grayson Joslin JOSLIN: With the recent announcements of Power Five college programs leaving their respective conference in favor of another, the ongoing creation of these “super-conferences” is not furthering tradition or pride in college sports.
Baseball 7/11/2022, 5:58pm SMEDLEY: 2022 MLB All-Star game roster analysis By Kyle Smedley SMEDLEY: With MLB All-Star starters and reserves announced July 10, it's time to take a stab at analyzing each team and picking snubs for each team as well.
2022 Delaware County Fair 7/15/2022, 5:58pm 2022 Delaware County Fair runs July 11-23, events for July 15-23 upcoming By Staff Reports
Government/abortion 7/24/2022, 10:00am Indiana Capital Chronicle: Vice President Kamala Harris coming to Indiana Monday
Baseball 7/15/2022, 9:58am Still a firefighter: Ahead of likely being selected in the 2022 MLB Draft, Ball State Baseball pitcher Tyler Schweitzer reflects on going from reliever to MAC Pitcher of the Year
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