AVALANCHE SET TO SIGN COLLEGE FREE AGENT KERFOOT
Another four-year college free agent and team captain from the 2017 NCAA Frozen Four has agreed to terms with the Avalanche. Colorado is set to sign former Harvard center Alexander Kerfoot, according to a team spokesman.
Kerfoot, who was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2012 but became an unrestricted free agent Aug. 16, was Harvard’s co-leading scorer last season with 45 points (16 goals) in 36 games. The native of West Vancouver, British Columbia, is listed at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. He turned 23 on Aug. 11.
The Avalanche said it won’t announce the deal until Kerfoot signs the contract.
Last week, former Minnesota Duluth four-year center Dominic Toninato signed with Colorado. Toninato, the Bulldogs’ captain, was a 2012 fifth-round draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs who also became a free agent Aug. 16.
Minnesota Duluth defeated Harvard at the Frozen Four semifinals in April. The Bulldogs went on to lose to the University of Denver.
Payne retires as Masters Chairman.
GA.» Billy Payne AUGUSTA, is retiring as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters after 11 years of substantial change that included the club inviting female members and supporting the game’s growth with two international amateur tournaments.
Payne officially retires Oct. 16 when the club opens for a new season.
ESPN host Russilo arrested.
WYO.» ESPN Radio host JACKSON,
Ryen Russillo has been arrested on criminal trespass charges after entering a condo in Jackson.
The 42-year-old host of “The Ryen Russillo Show” was booked into the Teton County Jail on Wednesday on a misdemeanor criminal trespassing charge.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported that officers were called around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday to a condo for a report of a “highly intoxicated male” who was refusing to leave.
Clippers, Winger close to deal.
The expansion of the Los Angeles Clippers’ front office isn’t done yet.
After removing Doc Rivers’ title as president of basketball operations earlier this month, the team has reached an agreement with Oklahoma City’s Michael Winger to become their general manager.
Winger will replace Dave Wohl, who is staying with the team as a special adviser.
Flint scholarship plan gets $2 million from Pistons owner.
FLINT,
MICH.» Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a Michigan utility’s foundation are each committing $1 million to help fund college scholarships in Flint in the wake of the city’s water crisis.
The $2 million in combined pledges aim to create a “Flint Promise,” starting with students graduating next spring. It’s not clear how much has been raised, though Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration previously had a $5 million goal.
Kamara, Crew beat Galaxy.
OHIO» Ola Kamara scored COLUMBUS, in the 45th minute and Justin Meram iced it in the 90th minute in the Columbus Crew’s 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.
• Atlanta defender Michael Parkhurst deflected the ball into his own goal in the 46th minute, the only goal in D.C. United’s 1-0 victory over Atlanta United
Footnote.
The Colorado men’s basketball team finished its exhibition trip in Italy with a 72-64 loss against Novipiu Junior Castle in Vercelli. George King led the Buffaloes with 22 points in the team’s only loss in the four-game trip.