ESPN Archives : CitizenNewsWire http://citizennewswire.com/tag/espn/ Reports from the globe Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:59:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://i0.wp.com/citizennewswire.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-cnw3-e1597538475492.png?fit=32%2C32 ESPN Archives : CitizenNewsWire http://citizennewswire.com/tag/espn/ 32 32 182810965 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame under new Leadership http://citizennewswire.com/2020/07/09/womens-basketball-hall-of-fame-under-new-leadership/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:29:16 +0000 http://citizennewswire.com/?p=427 In a recent announcement, is was revealed that a change in leadership is underway for

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]]> In a recent announcement, is was revealed that a change in leadership is underway for the board of directors of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.  Danielle Donehew has been at the helm for the last 3 years and when her term end on June 13 of this year, she will be succeeded current 1st Vice President, Carol Stiff for a 2-year term.

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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville TN.
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“I am thrilled to take on this new role with the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Board, said Stiff. Danielle has done a tremendous job as president and I look forward to continuing that work as we all strive to persistently grow the Hall of Fame and the sport of women’s basketball.”

Stiff has spent the last 25 years at ESPN where she currently works as Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions. In her role, Stiff leading the sports network’s efforts in NCAA women’s basketball and the WNBA, as well as integrating espnW content across ESPN platforms.

A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with a BS in Physical Education  and a Masters degree in Human Performance/Physical Education Carol’s resume also boasts a number of high profile professional memberships including the Women’s Sports Foundation, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Screening Committee, the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards Board, Pat Summitt Advisory Committee, and an appointment to the USA Women’s Basketball Standing Committee.

In her new board position, Stiff will, among other things, be responsible for directing a team of members who each year work to determine which past players will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

To read more about the organization and its new president, go to: www.wbhof.com.

 

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]]> 427 2020 Major League Soccer Returns to Prime Time http://citizennewswire.com/2020/07/08/2020-major-league-soccer-returns-to-prime-time/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:39:07 +0000 http://citizennewswire.com/?p=372 After four long months for many soccer fans in the U.S., Major League Soccer (MLS)

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]]> After four long months for many soccer fans in the U.S., Major League Soccer (MLS) returns beginning tonight in Orlando, FL. Play had been suspended, along with many other sports including the NBA and MLB, due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

But tonight, July 8, 2020, MLS players will take to the soccer pitch as Orlando City welcomes Inter Miami to the ESPN Wide World of Sports stadium in Central Florida.

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After four long months for many soccer fans in the U.S., Major League Soccer (MLS) returns.
credit: Orlando City SC

In addition to being the first game in months for both teams, it will be the first time players from the two clubs faced off against one another.

How to watch the game

Unfortunate for fans, due to health concerns amid the pandemic, seats in the stadium will remain empty for tonight’s match. However, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN for everyone to enjoy from home or to stream on the go.

The live broadcast begins at 8 PM eastern time on on ESPN and ESPN Deportes for Spanish speaking audiences.

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