Penn State freshman Daryus Dixson is grateful for his increased role
Just a couple months after he arrived at Penn State in January, Daryus Dixson created a buzz during spring practice. His new coaches and teammates raved about him, despite him adjusting to living 3,000 miles from his Southern California home and despite acclimating himself to Pennsylvania weather. “When I first got up here, I felt a little bit alone because I was so far from home,” Dixson said. ...
Read more …
NFL Thrives On Close Games, Parity & Expanded Metrics In Drive Toward Ratings Paydirt. Could Thanksgiving Day Be A Record-Breaker?
To borrow a football metaphor, the NFL has effectively been kicking with a “k-ball” this season, adding out-of-home and streaming viewership to its linear ratings. Even so, the league continues to split the uprights, extending its decades of dominance. Heading into a blockbuster four-game stretch over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, average viewership is up 6% …
Read more …
NHL playoff look: Where teams stand at crucial Thanksgiving checkpoint
Historically, 75% of teams in a playoff position at Thanksgiving make the postseason. Who's above,below the cut line? Which teams could rise, fall?
Read more …