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Shams Charania Takes Senior NBA Insider Role at ESPN

Joey Jirmasek
October 8, 2024

There is a new era of NBA reporting at ESPN. Shams Charania, former basketball reporter for The Athletic, announced on Oct 10, 2024, that he will be joining the “Worldwide Leader in Sports” as the new Senior NBA Insider. Charania released a statement of his own free agency...

Former RMU Volunteer Hockey Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

Former RMU Volunteer Hockey Coach Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors

Michael Deemer, Reporter
October 2, 2024

Former Robert Morris volunteer hockey coach Kyle Dirks has been accused of sexually abusing two boys in Iowa. He is facing two counts of sexual abuse of a child and four counts of second-degree sexual abuse in Woodbury County. Both boys are juveniles in the Child Advocacy...

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58 from Brain Cancer

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58 from Brain Cancer

Isabella Timpano
October 1, 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, the 7'2" NBA Hall of Famer, known for his dominance on the court and his notable celebrations, has passed at 58 from brain cancer, according to a statement from the NBA. Mutombo was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022 and passed comfortably surrounded by family. Mutombo...

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Opinion: The Murder Of A Missouri Man

Danaj Neal
September 27, 2024
Marcellus Williams, who was falsely accused of murder, and executed on September 24, 2024.
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Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose Retires

Caden Hyde
September 27, 2024

MEMPHIS, TN - After 16 seasons in the NBA, Derrick Rose has called it a career. This comes following his surprise release from the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, September 23rd. Rose was a three-time NBA All-Star, one-time First Team All-NBA Team Member, 2008-09 NBA Rookie...

National Suicide Awareness Month: Shining a Light on Mental Health

National Suicide Awareness Month: Shining a Light on Mental Health

Isabella Timpano
September 25, 2024

Dark times may fall upon all of us. But it is in the darkest of times that we need the support of others, whether that’s friends, family, or even strangers. September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring hope and awareness to the growing impact of suicide...

RMU Live Sports Takes Home 2024 Mid-Atlantic Emmy

RMU Live Sports Takes Home 2024 Mid-Atlantic Emmy

Malena Kaniuff
September 25, 2024
RMU Live Sports Production Crew took home their Mid-Atlantic Emmy from the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Emmys on Saturday.
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Police Blotter: 9/17/24-9/23/24

Malena Kaniuff
September 25, 2024

09/18/2024: Theft By Deception- Officers took a report of a money scam. Officers are investigating. The case is pending. 09/18/2024: Lost and Found- Officers took possession of items that were discovered in the Nicholson Center by a Parkhurst worker. Officers logged the property...

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Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs Arrested

Caden Hyde
September 22, 2024

NEW YORK - New York-based rapper and record executive Sean Combs - a.k.a. P Diddy - was arrested in Manhattan on September 16th and booked on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He is currently being held without bail. This comes after numerous civil lawsuits were...

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Portland is Back in the WNBA

Joey Jirmasek
September 20, 2024

On September 18, 2024, the WNBA announced that Portland would be awarded a new WNBA franchise. The new franchise is expected to be part of the WNBA by the 2026 season. The new Portland franchise will be the league’s 15th franchise. The franchise will add a new tale to an already...