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Troy softball unveils 2017 schedule

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy University softball team and head coach Beth Mullins announced its 2017 schedule on Friday, which features five Sun Belt Conference series being played at home. “I am very excited about the schedule we have put together this year,” said Mullins. “Our first four tournaments will really challenge us and prepare us for how competitive…

Troy volleyball wraps home dates this weekend

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy volleyball team concludes its home schedule against Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina for a pair of weekend matchups at Trojan Arena. The Trojans face Appalachian State on Friday night at 6 p.m., and will battle Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 6 p.m. Troy (7-20, 1-9 Sun Belt) snapped a 16-match losing streak with a…

Troy’s Mikki Lewis named CoSIDA Academic All-District

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) ­– Troy junior goalkeeper Mikki Lewis has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Women’s Soccer Team, the organization announced on Thursday. Lewis is a St. Johns, Fla., native majoring in psychology and has posted a 3.83 GPA. The two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection has posted 27 shutouts in her career…

2 arrested in theft of Super Bowl ring from Ware

DENVER (AP) – Police say two men have been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware and stealing his Super Bowl 50 ring. Denver police spokesman John White said Wednesday that Ware’s stolen property had been recovered. White says the suspects, 40-year-old Billy McCaslin and 31-year-old Sergio Irreza, were identified through tips from…

Troy women’s basketball ranked in preseason poll

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The Troy women’s basketball team, reigning Sun Belt Conference champions, was selected to win the league by the coaches last week. Now, the Trojans have been recognized as one of the top mid-major programs in the nation as CollegeInsider.com ranked Troy No. 17 in its Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll on Wednesday. “I couldn’t be more…

Troy’s Clayton Vannoy named Sun Belt Golfer of the Week

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – The nation’s No. 32 ranked player, Clayton Vannoy, has been named the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday afternoon. Vannoy is off to a remarkable start to the season for Troy as he has played six of his nine rounds under par this year. The senior from Pensacola, Fla.,…

#RankTroy movement gaining national recognition

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com)  – Following Troy University’s win over the University of South Alabama last Thursday, a Facebook page and Twitter account urging AP and Coaches Poll voters to #RankTroy sprouted up and the movement gained momentum quickly. The fan-created and fan-driven social media accounts feature a Rank Troy highlight video which has been viewed more than 100,000 times by…

DeMarcus Ware returns to practice Wednesday

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – DeMarcus Ware returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since breaking his right forearm in a game on Sept. 18. The Broncos (5-2) are hoping Ware can play Sunday when they face the surging San Diego Chargers (3-4). Ware is also hoping for another big return. A person with knowledge of the situation told The…

DeMarcus Ware reports home burglary during Monday night game

DENVER (AP) – Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware that Ware reported when he returned home from Monday night’s football game. Denver police spokesman Doug Schepman says the break-in was reported early Tuesday. Police say they are looking for two men who stole valuables Monday night, during the Broncos’ game against…

Troy volleyball to host South Alabama

TROY, Ala. (troytrojans.com) – The Troy volleyball team opens its final week of home matches against in-state rival South Alabama on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. The Trojans (6-20, 0-9 Sun Belt) return to Trojan Arena for the first of the final three home matches and prepares for an ESPN3 match with the Jaguars. Last time the two teams faced…