Eleven programs earn NFCA Division I Regional Coaching Staff of the Year awards

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Eleven programs were honored by the NFCA as 2018 Division I Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year, announced the Association Tuesday afternoon. Representing each of the NFCA’s 10 Division I regions, these respective coaching staffs – Oklahoma, St. Francis University, Michigan, Ohio, Liberty, Drake, Hofstra, Oregon, Arkansas, South Carolina and Arizona State…

King, Shelnutt key FSU to game 1 win over Washington in WCWS Championship Series

OKLAHOMA CITY – Meghan King dealt zeros and Anna Shelnutt homered as Florida State topped Washington, 1-0, in game one of the WCWS Championship series, Monday evening at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. The Seminoles (56-12) have won five straight at the WCWS and are now one win away from the program’s first national championship. Game…

Justin Trudeau Says There Was An 'Erosion Of Trust' Between PMO, Jody Wilson-Raybould

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he should have been aware trust had broken down between his office and former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould over the SNC-Lavalin controversy, but stopped short of apologizing to her. “Over the past months, there was an erosion of trust between my office and specifically my former principal secretary…

#NFCAPLAYBALL: Sponsors, partners & exhibitors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 2018 NFCA Convention kicks off on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 8 at Sheraton Grand Chicago.  Over the course of four days, attendees have a wide array of opportunities to educate themselves, network, conduct business, be recognized for their achievements, discover innovative products and most importantly, have fun. To get…

World flooded with $100 bills may be sign of international corruption – experts

The number of US one hundred dollar notes has doubled since the financial crisis to more than 12 billion across the world, the latest US Federal Reserve data shows. Experts believe the surge could be linked to global corruption. C-notes ($100) have passed $1 bills in circulation, Deutsche Bank chief international economist Torsten Slok said…

Crisp & Delicious Chicken Nuggets Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination. The uncooked breaded chicken pieces were sold in 1.6 kg packages with a best before date of July 19, 2019 (upc code 0 69299 11703 5). They were distributed by Sofina…

USA Softball Women’s National Team announces 2019 roster

OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball announced the 18 athletes that will make up the United States Women’s National Team’s (WNT) roster for the 2019 season.  Selected by members of the Women’s National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), these athletes will compete in select tournaments/invitational events before the final 15-player roster for the Pan American Games will be…

Russia-China jointly developed heavy-lift helicopters to be delivered by 2032

The first of the 40-ton heavy-lift helicopters developed by Russia and China is to be delivered by 2032, chief designer of a Chinese helicopter manufacturer has revealed to state-linked newspaper Global Times. China wants to learn from Russia’s vast experience in building heavy helicopters, according to Wu Ximing of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China….

Cambridge University Cancels Fellowship Offer For Jordan Peterson

A controversial Toronto psychology professor is lambasting a prestigious British university after it opted to rescind a visiting fellowship on the basis of his work. Jordan Peterson published a blog post in the wake of the move from Cambridge University, criticizing the school for its decision to withdraw the opportunity for a two-month scholarly visit…