Tag Archive | Chicago

St. John’s University star Julian Champagnie Accepts Invitation to NBA Combine

Following an outstanding sophomore season for the St. John’s University Men’s Basketball team, Julian Champagnie has accepted an invitation to participate in the Microsoft Surface NBA Draft Combine, which is set to begin on June 21 in Chicago.  At the combine, players will interview with NBA teams and participate in five-on-five games.  Prospects will also undergo shooting, […]

New York Liberty rebound in 83-85 victory over Chicago

The New York Liberty (4-1) rebounded from the first loss of the WNBA season in fine style, as the team defeated the Chicago Sky (2-1) by a final of 93-85 in WNBA action on Sunday. These are the teams first meeting of the 2021 Season. New York recorded a season-best 93 points in the Commissioner’s […]

Joe Smith Jr Talks about his Rise in Light Heavyweight Division

This Saturday night (April 10), JOE “THE BEAST” SMITH JR. (26-3 21KO’S) will challenge for the vacant WBO World Light Heavyweight Title in the main event on ESPN against Russian veteran, MAXIM VLASOV (45-3 26KO’s). The fight was rescheduled from February 13, to April 10, due to Vlasov testing positive for COVID-19.  The WBO world title is up for grabs […]

St. John’s Women’s Basketball to Welcome No. 22/22 DePaul to Carnesecca Arena

The St. John’s Women’s Basketball team returns to the hardwood on Wednesday night, facing its second nationally-ranked opponent in as many games, as the Johnnies welcome No. 22/22 DePaul to Carnesecca Arena.   Tip-off between the Red Storm and the Blue Demons is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2, with John Fanta and Kim […]

St. John’s Men’s Basketball Heads to Marquette for Sunday Matinee on FOX

Winners of three straight and four of the last five, the St. John’s Red Storm will hit the road once again for a Sunday matinee in Milwaukee against the Golden Eagles of Marquette. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX and 570 AM WMCA. Brandon Gaudin and Nick Bahe will […]

St. John’s Men’s Basketball Visits to DePaul on Wednesday Night

After winning back-to-back games and three of its last four overall, the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team will return to BIG EAST action on Wednesday, traveling to Chicago for a showdown against DePaul at Wintrust Arena. Tip-off between the Blue Demons and Red Storm is set for 9 p.m. on FS1 and Kevin Fitzgerald and […]

St. John’s Posh Alexander Named MBWA Met Player of the Week

For the second time in as many weeks, a member of the St. John’s Red Storm has been named the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Met Player of the Week, as Posh Alexander garnered his first career recognition from the organization on Tuesday morning. Last Tuesday, St. John’s sophomore and fellow Brooklyn native Julian Champagnie was […]