William Byron entered the Toyota Owners 400 in Richmond on Easter Sunday with a touch of uncertainty. “(Richmond is) just one of those places we go to that we just don’t have an idea of how it’s going to go,” Byron told media prior to the race. “We’ve had some good races here, but we’ve never showed up here […]
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In the electrifying conclusion to the women’s basketball NCAA tournament in 2001, Notre Dame and Purdue clashed in a showdown for the ages, with 11,000 fans filling the arena. With just five seconds left on the clock, the score stood deadlocked at 66. Every heartbeat resonated in the thunderous roar of the crowd. Notre Dame’s Kelley (Siemon) Deyo, the 6-foot-2-inch […]
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After another solid regular season from the Liberty University figure skating team, Head Coach Courtney Kirschke and her group are gearing up for the U.S. Figure Skating National Intercollegiate Final in Lake Placid, New York. The team placed second out of 22 teams in the final sectional event of the season March 1-3 at the Carolina Capital Classic at NC […]
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A successful home win against the JMU Dukes led into an off week for Liberty University’s gymnastics team before the NAIGC Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 10-13. As the Lady Flames are gearing up in preparation for the event, Head Coach Jessie Lowe believes this group is battle-tested and ready to face the final hurdle at nationals. “It has […]
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On Thursday the NFL draft gave a much-needed injection of football to sports fans deprived of sports for weeks. The NFL draft has taken place every year since it began in 1936. Every year, 32 teams have the chance to add new talent to their rosters by drafting players that they feel will fit their needs as an organization. Due […]
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2020 has been the strangest year to be involved in sports coverage. The entire sporting world crashed to a halt. As a journalist, that leaves me with lots of questions, not the least of which is: what’s next? The absence of sports leaves an unexpected hole in the lives of sports fans. At first, it may be hard to understand […]
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Sports are canceled because of coronavirus, and I’m not OK. This has been an unprecedented week in the history of American sports. Professional basketball, hockey, baseball and soccer in America have all been postponed through the end of March, possibly later. European soccer, golf and tennis have also been suspended. The NCAA spring and winter sport championships are canceled for […]
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In their first matchup against Lipscomb Jan.29, the Flames were dominated 79-59 in a game marked by messy, seemingly immature play. The Flames hope to reverse that loss Wednesday evening with a victory over the Lipscomb Bisons. The Flames will compete Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Allen Arena, in Nashville. The Flames look to reclaim the top spot […]
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Few universities in the country can say they have experienced the level of growth that Liberty University has seen over the last 10 years — particularly when it comes to the field of athletics. That exponential growth is in large part due to the leadership of Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr., who became president of the university 10 years ago […]
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As a sports fan of all things Maryland-related, 2016 has been another mediocre year in the world of the DMV. So this winter, my Christmas list to Santa is a little bit bigger as my sights are set on a championship being brought back to my beloved home. I could ask for championships in each sport, but I’m realistic and […]
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Lady Flames beat App. State Despite conceding two goals in the first 18 minutes, the Lady Flames soccer team (1-3-0) rallied past the Appalachian State Mountaineers (3-2-0) for their first victory of the season with a final score of 3-2. The tempo was set by redshirt senior goalie Holly Van Noord, who recorded eight saves including a one-on-one save against […]
Read moreZika Virus Update More than 400 people have been diagnosed with the Zika virus disease (Zika) in the U.S., and 36 of the victims have been pregnant women. One death of a Puerto Rican man is linked to the disease. Zika is a major concern for pregnant women because of the connection to microcephaly. For more information about the virus, […]
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For Dot Richardson, being a coach means much more than athletic success Most coaches have great passion and skill within their field of play, helping them to lead their teams to success. Dot Richardson is the epitome of that statement. Hired in July 2013, Richardson hit the ground running, helping to design the Liberty Softball Stadium and bring in a […]
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Women’s lacrosse snaps eight-game losing streak with win over Longwood The Lady Flames lacrosse team edged the Longwood Lancers 12-11 on a chilly afternoon to end their eight-game losing streak April 6 at the Liberty Lacrosse Field. The win marked the first time Liberty had defeated Longwood in Liberty’s short women’s lacrosse history. Liberty pushed the Lancers to 6-6 on […]
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