Update made to NCAA Approved Softball Bat List

As a result of in-season bat compliance testing, effective immediately, the DeMarini CFP13 is being removed from the NCAA Approved Softball Bat List.    Updated bat list   The updated list can also be found on the NCAA Softball Central Hub at www.sup.arbitersports.com and at www.NCAA.org/playingrules.   When reviewing the bat list, please note that a bat on…

Grandson of iconic Soviet leader Brezhnev passes away in Crimea

Politician Andrey Brezhnev, grandson of late Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, has died of a heart attack in Russia’s Crimean peninsula, according to reports. He was 57. “Horrific news from Crimea – my friend and comrade Andrey Brezhnev has passed away. There were so many plans, we have gone through so much… It was an honor…

Overwatch May Feature a Pick and Ban System in the Future

Blizzard has considered the possibility of a pick and ban system for Overwatch, should the character roster become too unwieldy. Talking at a Q&A attended by GameSpot, lead hero designer Geoff Goodman said, “We talk a decent amount about [rotating heroes]–that, and what’s paired a lot with it is hero bans, hero picks, things like…

Humes garners Schutt Sports/NFCA DII National Player of the Year honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Harding University’s Autumn Humes was named the 2017 Schutt Sports / NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year. She was presented the award on Wednesday evening at the NCAA Division II Championship banquet in Roanoke, Va. A second-team NFCA All-American and first-team All-Central Region selection, Humes was key in helping the…

Russia must sever diplomatic ties with Britain over Skripal case – leftist party leader

The head of center-left opposition party Fair Russia says Moscow should sever diplomatic relations with London over recent unfounded accusations regarding the Skripal case – as he believes there is no scope to settle the dispute. “We should stop expecting reasonable action from our so-called Western partners or wait for the conflict to settle soon…

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Liberals Move To Close Loophole In Canada’s Bestiality Laws, Tackle Animal Fightings

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is proposing changes to strengthen laws against bestiality and animal fighting, but advocates against animal cruelty, including a Liberal MP, say these measures are the bare minimum of what is needed. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould introduced legislation Thursday that would expand the definition of bestiality to make it clear the…

James Madison’s Good named 2017 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Player of the Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – James Madison junior Megan Good has been named the 2017 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Player of the Year, announced the Association on Thursday afternoon.  Good, a 2017 unanimous NFCA First-Team All-American, led the nation with a JMU single-season record 38-3 mark and her 14 shutouts tied a NCAA best. Her 0.63…

Nobel peace prize for Trump?: Russian senator says US taking undue credit for Korean deal

A Russian senator has described calls to award Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Korean peace deal as an attempt by the US to take credit for the resolution of a conflict that it had been stoking for decades. “I see this as an attempt to make the United States…

Fortnite Players Find Bugged Instant Death Spots on the Map

Fortnite players recently began finding themselves getting insta-killed at Fatal Fields’ Fork Knife, and now another death spot has been discovered. Epic posted a warning about the lethal area in Fatal Fields after players took to Reddit to let the devs know about it. “Beware the Fork Knife! We’re aware of an issue with players…