Author: Uvopia

The Astros hired Randy Flores as their new general manager on Friday, as the longtime Cardinals assistant GM was the choice to succeed Dana Brown as the head of Houston’s front office.  Flores was one of 10 known candidates linked to the Astros’ search, and MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart adds another name by reporting that the team spoke to Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus about the GM vacancy the day before Flores was hired. Ausmus has been the Yankees’ bench coach for the last three seasons and was the Athletics’ bench coach in 2022.  The 57-year-old is best known for his…

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The 6-2 guard joins Vanderbilt after three seasons at TexasNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Vanderbilt women’s basketball head coach Shea Ralph announced the addition of Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, who transfers to the Commodores after a three-year stint at Texas. The 6-2 guard has one year of eligibility remaining in her collegiate career.“I am thrilled to announce the addition of Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda to our program,” said Ralph. “Since we recruited her in high school, we knew Ndjakalenga was very special on and off the basketball court. She is an elite student, human being and basketball player. She is the perfect fit for the championship…

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Vanderbilt vs. Virginia set for 6:30 p.m. tipNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt men’s basketball announced its exhibition game against Virginia will tip off at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Memorial Gymnasium.The exhibition game is the first chance for Commodore fans to see the 2025-26 squad in action and the only way to witness the matchup is to be present in Memorial Gymnasium. The game will not be televised or streamed.TICKETS & PARKINGMen’s basketball season ticket holders will receive their same seat(s), included as part of the season ticket package. The exhibition game will be added to season ticket holder…

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General: Joined the team at the start of the 2007-08 season as a walk on…missed the 2009-10 season with a shoulder injury.2009-10 (Junior): Did not play due to injury…Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for the second consecutive season.2008-09 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games as a sophomore…Saw action in first game against Morehead State (11/16)…Played two minutes vs. UCA…Scored the first point of his collegiate career with free throw against Alabama A (12/10)… Made first career field goal in career-high four minutes of action versus St. Francis (12/31).2007-08 (Freshman): Saw action in five games as a freshman…Grabbed a rebound…

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General: Nashville native who made the team as a walk-on during tryouts in October of 2008. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in political science in May, but has one year of eligibilty remaining…He is currently enrolled in Vanderbilt[apos]s Owen School of Management taking graduate classes.2009-10 (Senior): Saw action in eight games…Scored two points against Mercer (12/21)…Dished out two assists against Manhattan (12/30).2008-09 (Junior): Saw action in five games…Scored the first two points of his college career at UMass (1/3) in three minutes of action.Father Ryan High School: Won the Leo Long Award for academic excellence and sportsmanship at Father…

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