Pitino says NCAA enforcement arm is 'a joke' that's 'of no value anymore' and 'should be disbanded'
With legal disputes escalating over the use of name, image and likeness compensation in the recruitment of college athletes, Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino believes itโs time for the NCAA to stand down when it comes to policing member schools.
St. John's shuts down No. 3 Villanova in 70-59 upset
Alexander scored 16 points and St. John's smothered No. The latest victory gave St. John's its first four-game Big East winning streak since the 2014-15 NCAA Tournament team. 'โAdVillanova was the first top-5 opponent to play in the Queens gym since St. John's lost 72-71 to No. If we can get a Big East game, weโve got to play the Big East game. St. John's: Saturday at Providence, which has won nine of the past 11 meetings.
The Latest: DePaul-St. John's men's basketball game put off
The Galen Arena is closed due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 as the Southern California men's basketball team canceled an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The menโs basketball game Saturday between DePaul and St. John's has been postponed due to a COVID-19 issue within the Red Storm program. ___Miami Dolphins reserve linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill will miss Sundayโs game at Buffalo because of an illness not related to COVID-19, the team said. ___A second Cleveland Browns coach has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's big game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ___Virginia Commonwealth postponed its menโs basketball game Saturday against Davidson because of COVID-19 protocols.
Washington's 'Church of Presidents' etched in history again
On the night of May 31, the basement of St. John's parish house suffered fire damage during protests against police brutality and racism. But true to the St. John's way, it did not become a symbol of repudiation of the president in the ensuing weeks. Johns Church, Lafayette Square." If he was in town, he was in church, Leon said of the younger Bush. St. John's agreed to let the city erect fencing around the church late last month very reluctantly, Budde said putting a physical barrier between the church and demonstrators.
Canadian town buried in 30 inches of snow
ST. JOHN'S, NL โ Residents of a Canadian town faced a snowstorm that brought them 30 inches of now over the weekend. St. Johnโs, Newfoundland, Canada is in a state of emergency with 300 Canadian troops planned to arrive Monday morning to help take residents to emergency centers and make sure those with health issues are taken care of.
The Inn at St. John's offers free golf for school supplies
PLYMOUTH, Mich. โ The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Mich. announced a promotion to support school supply collection efforts of the Plymouth Community United Way. Backpacks and supplies should be brought to the St. John's Pro Shop, where golf vouchers will be distributed. "Free golf for school supplies is a win-win trade off," said Paul Wegert, General Manager. According to the United Way, local service agencies say the number of people seeking assistance is increasing each year. "This is a great partnership with St. John's Golf Course.