Torres leads Govs to win over Bradley

March 1, 2014 by Corey Adams Leave a Comment

Senior catcher P.J. Torres knew coming into the season he had to be a focal part of the Austin Peay offense, and played a huge role on Saturday in another double-digit hit game for the Govs. In day two of the Riverview Inn Classic at Raymond C. Hand Park, the Govs defeated the Bradley Braves […]

Offense carries Govs to win over Dayton

February 28, 2014 by Corey Adams Leave a Comment

Baseball fans have been anxiously waiting for a break-out game from the young APSU offense. There have been flashes of offensive output this season, but none like the display the Govs put on against the Dayton Flyers. The Govs defeated the Flyers 8-5 in the first day of the Riverview Inn Classic at Raymond C. […]

Govs settle for split against EMU

February 26, 2014 by Corey Adams Leave a Comment

After a downhill start to the season, the Bat Govs needed a turnaround as Eastern Michigan traveled to Clarksville for a doubleheader on Tuesday, Feb. 25. APSU defeated the Eagles 8-3 in the first game, while EMU bounced back in the second to win a nail bitter 9-8. But with the way things have been […]

Jason Collins becomes first openly gay player active in NBA

February 25, 2014 by Contributing Writer Leave a Comment

JOE RESNICK, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Jason Collins played only 10½ minutes in his first game with the Brooklyn Nets, it was a groundbreaking appearance. Collins became the first openly gay player in the four major U.S. professional sports leagues, and Deron Williams had a season-high 30 points along with seven assists […]

Baseball: Five things from Baylor road trip

February 25, 2014 by Corey Adams Leave a Comment

Defining it as a “rough start” for APSU baseball in 2014 would be an understatement at this point. Another disappointing showing over the weekend of Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23 dropped the Bat Govs to 1-6 on the season. At Baylor University where attendance averaged just under the 2,500 mark, the Bears swept […]

Preds goalie Rinne cleared for increased activity

February 25, 2014 by Contributing Writer Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has been cleared by doctors to increase his physical activity, and now Nashville has to decide what’s next for the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist. The Predators announced that Rinne had been cleared for the next step of his recovery after meeting with doctors on Monday, February 24. […]