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NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers is the 2020-21 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Barkov was named on 92 of the 100 […]

NEW YORK (June 18, 2021) – The National Hockey League today released the following statement: “This morning, we became aware that a test administered yesterday in Las Vegas on Montreal Canadiens Head Coach Dominique Ducharme indicated a presumptive positive result for the COVID-19 virus that was confirmed on further testing today. Coach […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes is the 2020-21 recipient of the Jack Adams Award as “the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success,” as selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. Brind’Amour was named on 115 of the 129 […]

NEW YORK (June 17, 2021) – Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders and Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the National Hockey League announced today. Voting for this award was conducted […]

NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – Kevin Hodgson (HEROS) is the recipient of the 2020-21 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award presented by MassMutual, given “to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” Fans submit candidates for […]

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Next Race: Rackley Roofing 200 The Place: Nashville Superspeedway The Date: Friday, June 18 The Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 199.5 miles (150 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45), […]

Emmanuel Rugamba, a three-year member of the Miami University football team, signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. Rugamba, a transfer from Iowa, earned third-team All-MAC honors in both 2019 and 2020 and was the Mid-American Conference Championship Defensive […]

OXFORD, Ohio—Select kick-off times have been announced for Miami University football for the 2021 season. Head coach Chuck Martin and the RedHawks open the 2021 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Cincinnati with a 3:30 p.m. kick-off time on ESPN+. The home opener against Long Island University is […]

June 18, 2021 CHICAGO – In advance of next week’s meeting of the university presidents and chancellors who oversee the College Football Playoff (CFP), the CFP management committee today reviewed a working group’s proposed 12-team playoff, with committee members stating they look forward to discussing the […]

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Friday, June 18, 2021) – Rookie Romain Grosjean led the first practice for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR on Friday afternoon at Road America, continuing his strong pace this season. Formula One veteran Grosjean’s top lap was 1 minute, 47.6781 […]

June 18, 2021 Sixth Buckeye on NBA All-Rookie Team Tate is just the second undrafted player in the last 10 years to earn All-Rookie Team honors COLUMBUS, Ohio – Over his four years at Ohio State, Jae’Sean Tate showed that if you work hard and play […]

June 17, 2021 DAYTON, OH – One of the many new things you can find at Day Air Ballpark is the new Dayton Dragons app. This new app, available to download for free through the Apple App Store (iPhone) and Google Play Store (Android), provides easy […]

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew and Lower announced a long-term partnership of naming rights to the Crew’s new downtown home, which will be named Lower.com Field. The announcement was made in a press conference held at Lower.com Field and featured Columbus Crew Investor-Operator Dee Haslam, Crew Executive […]

Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons recognized Operation Cherrybend as a “Hometown Heroes” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Thursday, June 17th against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Day Air Ballpark.  The Dayton Dragons shine the spotlight on the military, past and present, through […]

 Unlike most cities when a new stadium or ballpark is finished, the old arena is demolished. Here in Columbus, Ohio, City officials and Columbus Crew ownership have a plan in place to keep Historic Crew Stadium around for years to come. After all, its only […]

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JUNE 17, 2021 TICKETS ON SALE FOR CLASSIC Columbus, OH — Today, Classic For Columbus, Presented by Nationwide and Huntington Bank, announced that the football game between Central State University from Ohio and Kentucky State University will now be played at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, August […]

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 REV GROUP GRAND PRIX presented by AVR FAST FACT Race weekend: Friday, June 18 – Sunday, June 20 Track: Road America, a 4.014-mile, 14-turn permanent road course (clockwise), in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin Race distance: 55 laps / 220.77 miles Push-to-pass parameters: 200 seconds of total […]

June 17, 2021  Tickets for all remaining 2021 MLS regular-season matches at Lower.com Field currently available for purchase COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that single-match tickets for all remaining 2021 MLS regular-season matches at Lower.com Field – which is set to open its gates on Saturday, July 3 – are […]

June 17, 2021 All are first-team choices COLUMBUS, Ohio – Three Ohio State Buckeyes were among those selected on Thursday to the 2021 Walter Camp Preseason All-America Teams. All three of the Buckeye picks were first-teamers: WR Chris Olave and RT Thayer Munford on offense and DT Haskell Garrett on defense. Ohio […]

June 17, 2021 WEB LINK: https://bit.ly/3iNMM9z CINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner and defensive end Myjai Sanders were tabbed for preseason All-America honors by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Gardner earned first-team accolades while Sanders grabbed second-team awards. Cincinnati finished 9-1 in 2020, winning the […]

June 17, 2021 They will now be in the running for Big Ten Male and Female Athlete of the Year honors COLUMBUS, Ohio – Record-setting quarterback Justin Fields (football) and NCAA and Big Ten shot put champion Adelaide Aquilla (track and field) are Ohio State’s 2021 Male and Female Athletes […]

Thu, Jun 17, 2021 NORWALK, Ohio – Racing returns to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in a major way, as the thrilling 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph nitro burning machines in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series are back for the 14th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA […]

JUNE 17, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Kevin Stenlund to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Stenlund, 24, has recorded 11 goals and nine assists for […]

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 • GAME #68 • ROAD GAME #36BALTIMORE ORIOLES (22-45) at CLEVELAND INDIANS (37-28)RHP Jorge López (2-7, 5.64) vs. RHP Eli Morgan (0-1, 20.25) VOTE MULLINS: Following Monday’s All-Star Ballot Update, OF Cedric Mullins ranked 10th among AL outfielders with 145,537 votes…Statistically, […]

BUNKER HILL DAY (SUFFOLK CO., MASS.) The Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the most famous battles of the Revolutionary War, for the most part did not take place on Bunker Hill. After dark on June 16, 1775, about 1,200 colonial soldiers moved onto the […]

Back on May 29 everyone who is a Cincinnati Reds fan thought the season was slipping away with so many injuries to starting pitchers, key players and the bullpen blowing games in bunches. The team was 6 games under .500 and 7 games out of […]

June 15th, 2021 The Orioles have acquired OF José Berroa from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for C Taylor Davis. Berroa will be assigned to the Orioles Florida Complex team in Sarasota. Berroa, 19, was originally signed by the Pirates on July 2, 2018, as an International free […]

June 15th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have placed OF Jonathan Davis on the paternity list. INF Santiago Espinal has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com

June 15th, 2021 White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal underwent successful surgery today to repair the proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. The procedure was performed by Drs. Nik Verma and Shane Nho at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Madrigal will miss the […]

June 15th, 2021 The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Justin Miller and designated right-handed pitcher Rogelio Armenteros for assignment on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to June 12) with groin inflammation. Nationals […]

June 15th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s have exercised the Club option on manager Bob Melvin’s contract for the 2022 season, the club announced today. Melvin has compiled an 808-715 (.531) record in 10-plus seasons since being named interim manager on June 9, 2011. […]

June 15th, 2021 After data collection effort finds prevalent use of foreign substances, umpires given new guidance for stronger and consistent enforcement of existing rules to level the playing field Major League Baseball provided guidance to all 30 Clubs today that, effective with games beginning on […]

June 14th, 2021 Pineda and Refsnyder placed on 10-day injured list SEATTLE, WA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez and right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda from their rehab assignments and reinstated them from the 10-day Injured List. Arraez, who missed the last 19 games […]

June 14th, 2021 The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Recalled RHP Corbin Martin from Triple-A Reno. Following yesterday’s game, optioned RHP Jon Duplantier to Reno. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com

June 14th, 2021 RHP Sean-Reid Foley has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will be active tonight. RHP Jacob Barnes has been designated for assignment. COURTESY NEW YORK METS & MLBpressbox.com

Jason Kaplan Hosts New Weekly Show Featuring GWC Content and a Fun Approach to Engage the NHL Gaming Community DENMARK/NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – A new weekly show – Show and Chel – joins the 2021 NHL Gaming World Championship programming line-up, the National Hockey League announced […]

NEW YORK (June 16, 2021) – The Action Network and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiplatform content partnership for the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals™ and 2021 Stanley Cup® Final. As part of this partnership, The Action Network will provide exclusive NHL-focused content across […]

NEW YORK (June 15, 2021) – Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom is the 2020-21 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” The award was presented by the Professional Hockey Writers […]

NEW YORK (June 14, 2021) – Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is the 2020-21 recipient of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded for “leadership on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.” Rinne will receive a $25,000 donation from the National […]

June 16, 2021 IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Rod West to the CFP Selection Committee, it was announced today by Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the CFP. West will replace General Ray Odierno, who is stepping down for health reasons after two […]

 JUNE 16, 2021 Rick Nash, Josef Boumedienne promoted; former Jackets Derek Dorsett, Mark Letestu named development coaches COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Associate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department today.  Rick Nash has been promoted to […]

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The partnership will see the new home of the reigning MLS Cup champions, Columbus Crew, be named Lower.com Field;Columbus-based Lower is a top lender and innovative fintech that was voted the best place to work in 2021 by Columbus CEO Magazine HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PRESS CONFERENCE June […]

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June 14, 2021 DAYTON DRAGONS HOMESTAND PREVIEW June 15 – June 20, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Back to Full Capacity** In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons officially opened Day Air Ballpark to full stadium […]

Kroger is giving kids the opportunity to join the Dayton Dragons game experience with Baseball Buddies. Children ages 7–13 can enter to be a Kroger Baseball Buddy! Each winner will receive tickets to a Dragons game, a custom Dragons jersey, hat, backpack, autographed baseball, photo […]

Black & Gold set to hold multiple activations on June 19 to pay homage to Historic Crew Stadium during the venue’s final Crew match June 14, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that the Club is set to hold multiple activations as part of its […]

Club announcement to be made as part of a press conference Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. ET at New Crew Stadium’s River Club June 14, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that the Club is set to make a significant business announcement tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15 […]

 JUNE 14, 2021 Winger helped Zug capture 2021 National League championship COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Grégory Hofmann to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Hofmann, […]

Larsen signs three-year contract, becomes eighth head coach in franchise history COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Brad Larsen the eighth head coach in franchise history, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced on June 10.  Larsen, who spent the past seven […]

6/14/2021 The Texas Rangers today have acquired shortstop Andres Mesa from the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named later in the December 15, 2020 trade involving right-handed pitcher Rafael Montero. The 18-year-old Mesa , who has been assigned to Texas’ Dominican Summer League […]

6/14/2021 The four young women will be selected from four MLB-led softball programs, including RBI Regionals, RBI World Series, Jennie Finch Classic and Breakthrough Series In honor of World Softball Day (on Sunday June 13th), Major League Baseball and Church & Dwight Co., Inc, the […]

6/14/2021 BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves: • The Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios from the Seattle Mariners, in exchange for cash considerations. • To make room for Rios on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber for assignment. • To […]

6/14/21 Jake Fraley Makes Game-Saving, Home Run-Robbing Catch to Claim Play of the Week All-Star outfielder Starling Marte of the Miami Marlins has been chosen the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and backstop Max Stassi of the Los Angeles Angels has been named the American League Player […]

6/14/21 Free Registration Now Open at AllStarGame.com Major League Baseball and the Colorado Rockies today unveiled plans for All-Star Week’s largest free fan event, PLAY BALL PARK. This fan-friendly and interactive festival arrives at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver for 2021 MLB All-Star Week, […]

6/14/21 Ohtani, Tatis Jr. Among Eight Potential First Time All-Stars Leading Their Position; Twelve Different Teams Represented Among Positional Leaders and 21 Clubs in Position to Advance Players to Finalist Phase; Phase One Voting Available Until Thursday, June 24th at 4:00 p.m. (ET) First baseman Vladimir […]

Howell, Gray Jr. earn Players of the Month; Francis, Floyd named Pitchers of the Month MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named outfielders Korry Howell and Joe Gray Jr. as their Minor League Players of the Month for May and right-handers Bowden Francis and Taylor […]

MILWAUKEE BREWERS (38-27) vs. CINCINNATI REDS (32-31)LHP Eric Lauer (1-2, 4.82) vs. RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (2-1, 2.65)Monday, June 14, 2021 – 7:10 p.m. CT – American Family Field – Milwaukee, WIGame #66 – Home Game #36 STREAK: Won 4 LAST FIVE: 4-1 LAST TEN: 9-1 […]

FLAG DAY (UNITED STATES) What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag on June 14, 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War. Colonial troops fought under many different flags with various symbols […]

6/13/21 The Toronto Blue Jays have placed LHP Steven Matz on the COVID-related injured list. RHP Jeremy Beasley has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com

613/21 Club designates right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan for assignment BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Weber to the active major league roster from Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan for assignment. Chief Baseball […]

June 12th, 2021 Dodgers place INF Max Muncy on IL LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder Luke Raley from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Raley, 26, returns for his […]

June 12th, 2021 Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Indians organization, its players, and fans everywhere are saddened by the death of James Timothy “Mudcat” Grant, who passed away peacefully last night in Los Angeles, California. He was 85. “The Cleveland Indians family is deeply saddened […]

June 12th, 2021 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart to Iowa. Megill will wear uniform number 74 and will be available for tonight’s 6:15 p.m. CT game against the St. Louis […]

CLEVELAND INDIANS (34-27) vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (31-34)RHP Shane Bieber (7-3, 2.96) vs. RHP Logan Gilbert (1-2, 4.98)Game #62/Home #29 » Sunday, June 13, 2021 » Progressive Field » 1:10 p.m. (ET) » Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM/WMMS/IRN WILD, WACKY, WALKOFF» The Clevelanders (34-27, 2nd, -4.5G) […]

Sunday, June 13, 2021 Game #67 (31-35)Progressive Field SEATTLE MARINERS (31-35) at CLEVELAND (34-27) Road #36 (14-21) TODAY’S GAME INFORMATIONStarting Pitchers: RHP Logan Gilbert (1-2, 4.98) vs. RHP Shane Bieber (7-3, 2.96)First Pitch: 1:10 pm ET / 10:10 am PT • Radio: 710 ESPN / […]

June 11, 2021 TEMPE – Willie Bloomquist – among the legendary players in Sun Devil school history and a staple in the baseball world both locally and nationally – has been named the head coach for the Arizona State University baseball program, on June 11, 2021, as […]

June 11, 2021 For the third year in a row, Rachel Garcia has been named the Honda Sport Award winner for Softball, as announced on Friday by Chris Voelz, Executive Director of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA). Garcia becomes the second Bruin to be named a […]

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERSSun vs Col: RHP Tony Santillan (ML debut) vs RHP Antonio Senzatela (2-6, 4.62) 700 wlw, bsoh, 1:10etMon at Mil: RHP Vladimir Gutierrez (2-1, 2.65) vs LHP Eric Lauer (1-2, 4.82) 700 wlw, bsoh, 8:10etTue at Mil: RHP Luis Castillo (2-9, 6.47) vs […]

Annual award given to the top player development staff member in the Rockies organization DENVER — The Colorado Rockies announced during May that Triple-A Albuquerque Manager Warren Schaeffer has been named the recipient of the seventh annual P.J. Carey Player Development Award. Schaeffer joins Andy Stover […]

COLORADO ROCKIES (25-40) at CINCINNATI REDS (31-31)Sunday, June 13 • 11:10 a.m. MT / 1:10 p.m. ET • Great American Ballpark • Cincinnati, OhioRHP Antonio Senzatela (2-6, 4.62) vs. RHP Tony Santillan (0-0, -.–)TV: AT&T Sportsnet • Radio: KOA NewsRadio ROAD TRIPPIN’• The Colorado Rockies […]

Every Year DIED : ALEXANDER THE GREAT (KING OF MACEDONIA) 1520s 1525: THEOLOGIAN MARTIN LUTHER WED KATHARINA VON BORA 1860s BORN 1865: WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS (POET) 1900s 1900: THE BOXER REBELLION BEGAN IN CHINA 1920s BORN 1926: PAUL LYNDE (ACTOR) 1930s 1933: THE FIRST SODIUM […]

Average Audience of 12.6 Million Viewers (TV + Digital) – Up +11% vs. 2019 Digital AMA of 598K Across NFL O&O, ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ABC – Up +54% vs. 2019 Round 1 coverage of the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland was seen by an […]

OFFENSE RULES THE FIRST: The 2021 NFL Draft featured 18 offensive players selected in the first round, tied for the fourth-most in the common-draft era, trailing only the 1968, 2004 and 2009 NFL Drafts (19). With each of the first seven picks on the offensive […]

NEW YORK (June 11, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today that it will reveal winners of 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone throughout the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals and Stanley Cup Final. Beginning this Monday, June 14, NBC Sports, Sportsnet and TVA Sports will […]

NEW YORK (June 11, 2021) – Rod Brind’Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes, Dean Evason of the Minnesota Wild and Joel Quenneville of the Florida Panthers are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success,” the National Hockey League […]

The 2021 Second Round concluded Thursday, June 10 after the Golden Knights eliminated the Avalanche in Game 6 and advanced to the final four for the third time since joining the NHL 18,149 – Fans at T-Mobile Arena during Game 6, when the Golden Knights earned […]

NEW YORK (June 10, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the dates, starting times and television information for the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals, featuring the Montreal Canadiens against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the New York Islanders against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Seedings and matchups for the Stanley Cup Semifinals […]

Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Trevor Cahill (RHP) has been reinstated from injured list and Luis Oviedo (RHP) has been placed on 10-day injured list (retro to June 7) with a left quad strain. COURTESY PITTSBURGH PIRATES & MLBpressbox.com

The Colorado Rockies announced Thursday that infielder Trevor Story has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder Alan Trejo was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Wednesday night’s game. COURTESY COLORADO ROCKIES & MLBpressbox.com

Rick Short and Drew Hedman to take on new roles with the Major League staff PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday that they have parted ways with Hitting Coach Darnell Coles and Assistant Hitting Coach Eric Hinske. The team named Triple-A Reno Hitting Coach Rick Short and Run […]

CHICAGO – Prior to Thursday’s game vs. Toronto, the Chicago White Sox placed second baseman Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list with a proximal tear of his right hamstring and purchased the contract of outfielder Brian Goodwin from Class AAA Charlotte. Madrigal, 24, suffered […]

Club Options Right-Handed Pitcher Phillips Valdez to Worcester BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox on Thursday recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan from Triple-A Worcester. To make room for Brennan on the active roster, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez to Worcester. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the […]

Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced today the latest COVID-19 testing results conducted under MLB’s COVID-19 Health Monitoring & Testing Plan. The independent Utah laboratory has reported the following results during the past week: Weekly Monitoring Testing: 8,868 tests conducted, with […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today placed catcher P.J. Higgins on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm strain and selected catcher Jose Lobaton from Triple-A Iowa. Right-handed pitcher Dakota Chalmers was designated for assignment. Lobaton will wear uniform number 7 and is available for […]

Friday afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves: Reinstated OF Austin Hays from the 10-day Injured List (left hamstring strain; retroactive to May 24). RHP Shawn Armstrong has cleared outright waivers and been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk. COURTESY BALTIMORE ORIOLES & MLBpressbox.com

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated INF Cavan Biggio from the 10-day injured list (cervical spine ligament sprain) and he will be active for the Friday night’s game. INF Santiago Espinal has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com

6/11/2021 Howell, Gray Jr. earn Players of the Month; Francis, Floyd named Pitchers of the Month MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named outfielders Korry Howell and Joe Gray Jr. as their Minor League Players of the Month for May and right-handers Bowden Francis and […]

6/12/2021 The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements: Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde from the Injured List Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez […]

Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Returned from rehab and reinstated LHP Zack Britton (#53) from the 60-day injured list. • Designated INF Mike Ford for assignment. • Optioned RHP Brooks Kriske to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.  Additionally, the Yankees transferred […]

6/12/2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers selected infielder Andy Burns from Triple-A Oklahoma City and optioned right-handed pitcher Mitch White. Additionally, the Dodgers designated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana for assignment. Burns, 30, appeared in 30 games for the Oklahoma City, batting .330 (32-for-97) with […]

6/12/2021 MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The entire Minnesota Twins organization is saddened by the death of former pitcher Jim “Mudcat” Grant, who passed away at the age of 85. “The Minnesota Twins are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant, a key part of the […]

6/12/2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves: LHP Tayler Saucedo has been selected to the active roster and will be available for today’s game. RHP Jeremy Beasley has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. RHP A.J. Cole has been transferred to the 60-day injured list (left oblique strain). […]

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KING KAMEHAMEHA I DAY (HAWAII) Hawaii is the only American state that was once a kingdom with its own monarchy. One of the greatest kings was King Kamehameha I, also called, appropriately, Kamehameha the Great. His name means “the very lonely one” or “the one […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2021 -First Step in a Long Process- IRVING, Texas – A sub-group of College Football Playoff’s (CFP) management committee today presented a proposal to change the current four-team format to a 12-team event. The proposal was made to the full CFP […]

June 10, 2021   https://bit.ly/3pH2i8K IOWA CITY, Iowa – UCLA transfer Mari Hinkle will join the University of Iowa volleyball team for the 2021 fall season, it was announced Thursday by head coach Vicki Brown.    Hinkle, a defensive specialist/libero from Rosemount, Minnesota, played her first two […]

June 10, 2021 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-District Team (.pdf) ADA — Ohio Northern junior All-American Brock Martin (Attica/Seneca East) was named First Team Academic All-District 7 in football by the College Sports Information Directors of America. First-team Academic All-District honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America ballot. […]

Black & Gold to unveil and gift special championship ring to First Team players and staff, commemorating the Club’s 2020 title June 10, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today is set to unveil its special championship ring to commemorate the Crew’s 2020 MLS Cup. Tonight, in […]

NEW YORK (June 10, 2021) – Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” the National Hockey League announced today. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers […]

NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – Adam Fox of the New York Rangers, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche are the three finalists for the 2020-21 James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” the National Hockey […]

NEW YORK (June 9, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 12, in Denver. […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, Philadelphia Flyers left wing Oskar Lindblom and San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been fined $25,000 for public comments critical of the officiating following Game 5 of the Second Round series against the New York Islanders Monday night in Boston, the National Hockey League announced today. The fine […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield during Game 5 of the teams’ Second Round series in Boston on Monday, June 7, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. […]

NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri’s eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk has been upheld by Arbitrator Shyam Das. Pursuant to this […]

NEW YORK (June 8, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that the start time for the potential Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins, if necessary, has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 11, […]

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June 6, 2021 Dublin, Ohio – The Captains Club announced today that two-time Masters winner and World Golf Hall of Fame member Ben Crenshaw has been selected the Honoree for the 47th Memorial Tournament, scheduled for the week of May 30 – June 5, 2022. Crenshaw […]

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Longtime assistant has worked with Scott Nagy since 2013-14 season DAYTON – Wright State men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy has announced the promotion of longtime assistant Clint Sargent to the associate head coach for the Raiders. “Clint has made a huge […]

June 08, 2021 Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons will recognize The Hope Center for Families as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Tuesday, June 9th against the Great Lakes Loons at Day Air Ballpark.  The game will start at […]

DAYTON DRAGONS HOMESTAND PREVIEW June 08 – June 13, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Back to Full Capacity** In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons will officially open Day Air Ballpark to full stadium capacity starting […]

Pop-up vaccinations part of MLB’s league-wide “Vaccinate At The Plate” program to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations with free tickets June 8th, 2021 The Cincinnati Reds have partnered with TriHealth to offer pop-up COVID-19 vaccinations for ticketed fans who are attending the following games at Great American […]

June 8th, 2021Share Tuesday, June 8 – Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m. (gates open at 5:40 p.m.) • TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day) • Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley) • Reds Youth Academy Signing Day: During […]

Featuring Vanilla Ice, Naughty by Nature, Tone Loc & Rob Base June 7th, 2021 The Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert Series is returning for 2021 with the “I Love the 90’s” throwback tour on Saturday, August 21 at Great American Ball Park following the Reds vs. Miami Marlins […]

Kid Glove and the Reds Community Fund have partnered to ensure the 72-year-old fundraising program will continue to serve local baseball and softball organizations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  Founded in 1949, the Kid Glove Program has two primary purposes: providing baseball and softball […]

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senior Deputy Athletics Director Janine Oman announced today that Jocelyn Gates, Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator at Boston College and with prior positions at South Florida, Duke and the NCAA, has been named a Senior Associate Director of Athletics […]

THREE HARD LAPS * After becoming the 16th and final team to clinch a spot in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Canadiens can become the first to advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals with a victory tonight. * Jonathan Marchessault scored the third-ever playoff hat trick by a Golden Knights player […]

Fan Vote to Help Determine Award Winner Opens Today, June 7-11 at NHL.com/OReeAward NEW YORK (June 7, 2021) – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced Renee Hess (founder of the Black Girl Hockey Club), Kevin Hodgson (executive director of HEROS), and Howard Smith (co-founder of Pittsburgh I.C.E.) have been named the three […]

NEW YORK (June 7, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule:  Thursday, June 10 The start time of Game 6 (if necessary) of the Second Round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron and Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded “to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” the National Hockey […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) –Boston Bruins forward David Krejci been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal during Game 4 of the teams’ Second Round series in New York on Saturday, June 5, the National Hockey League’s Department […]

NEW YORK (June 6, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced starting times and national broadcast information for Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games scheduled on June 9: The start time of Game 6 of the Second Round series between the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders has been set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June […]

NEW YORK (June 5, 2021) – Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin and Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” […]

NEW YORK (June 5, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule: Tuesday, June 8 The start time of Game 5 of the Second Round series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes has been set for 6:30 p.m. ET on […]

NEW YORK (June 4, 2021) – San Jose Sharks right wing Kurtis Gabriel, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne and New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice […]

NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been suspended for four games for charging Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans during Game 1 of the teams’ Second Round series in Winnipeg on Wednesday, June 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. If […]

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6/3/2021 The United States Football League, an upstart spring league that launched in 1983 and lasted for three seasons, will officially return next spring, the USFL announced Thursday morning.  The new league will target at least eight teams and will retain the rights to key […]

June 4, 2021 The Penguins announced earlier this weekend that forward Evgeni Malkin underwent successful surgery on his right knee.   The procedure was performed by head team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas and Freddie H Fu of UPMC Sports Medicine, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital.  Malkin was […]

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Jon Rahm was having a great day finishing off Friday’s 2nd round and the 3rd round on Saturday. He was at 18-under for the tournament and was at -6 for the 3rd round. Then he walks off the 18th green at the Memorial after tying […]

6/5/2021 The Wright State baseball team saw its 2021 season come to an end on Saturday afternoon in the Knoxville Regional, falling to Duke 14-6. Wright State finishes the season with a 35-13 record and won their fourth Horizon League Championship in the last six seasons. On […]

 The 2021 Memorial Tournament has seen alot in two days of action. There was a rainy day on Thursday that led to play being suspended and a fog delay early Friday morning, and the second round was suspended once again at 8:44 p.m. Friday due […]

 6/4/2021 Despite five home runs, the Wright State baseball team dropped a heartbreaker on Friday night thanks to a walkoff grand slam from regional host Tennessee to hand the Raiders a 9-8 loss in the opening game of the NCAA Knoxville Regional. Wright State (35-12) now […]

June 4, 2021 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men’s basketball program officially announced the latest addition to its roster, as head coach Greg Gard shared Friday that Chris Vogt will transfer to Wisconsin and play basketball for the Badgers beginning in the fall of 2021. A […]

 JUNE 4, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets center Max Domi underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a labral tear of his right shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery in five to six months, Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor […]

Friday, June 4, 2021 CLEVELAND, Ohio—For a Mid-American Conference record 25th time, Miami University Athletics has captured the Reese Trophy as the top men’s athletic program during the 2020-21 academic year. The RedHawks have seized back-to-back honors as the top men’s athletic program, marking the […]

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY One Day to Save the World. In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established this observance to raise environmental awareness across the globe. Beginning in 1974, the observance has been held annually on June 5, a date that commemorates the start of […]

May 2021 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2021, it was announced by ESPN.                 In 27 seasons as head […]

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee will feature five new members for the 2021-22 season, thanks in part to the Division I Council’s approval in January of a proposal of the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees to expand the basketball committees from 10 […]

Stubblefield takes over program after working at Oregon for last 11 seasons CHICAGO – DePaul University announced a few weeks ago that Tony Stubblefield has been named head coach of the men’s basketball program. Stubblefield comes to DePaul after spending the last 11 seasons at the University of […]

6/2/2021 NEW YORK — The BIG EAST and Big 12 Conferences have announced the dates and matchups for the third year of the BIG EAST-Big 12 Battle.  The matchups, which will be played in December, were jointly determined by the two conferences. The home school has […]

6/3/2021 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Senior Kate Gordon drilled a full-count home run over the left-center-field wall in the top of the eighth inning to power James Madison to a 4-3 win over top-seeded Oklahoma in the opening game of the Women’s College World Series on Thursday […]

DURHAM – Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced a pair of graduate transfers – Theo John and Bates Jones — have signed scholarship agreements to attend Duke University and play for the Blue Devils in 2021-22. John is a 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward from Minneapolis, Minn., and comes to Duke after […]

6/4/2021  DURHAM – Duke University formally announced Jon Scheyer as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program in a press conference at historic Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday morning. Scheyer will take the reins of the iconic program in April 2022, following the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. Scheyer, […]

6/2/2021 DURHAM – Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has won more Division I men’s college basketball games than any coach in history, announced Wednesday that the 2021-22 season will be his final year of coaching. In 46 years as a head coach at Army […]

 Collin Morikawa led the 2021 Memorial Tournament after Thursday’s weather-shortened opening round. After a play was suspended twice due to inclement weather, the first-round play was suspended for the day at 6:41 p.m. Thursday. Eventhough Morikawa is in the clubhouse with a 6-under 66, some golfers were […]

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June 3, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art training facility, the OhioHealth Performance Center. The ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET at the OhioHealth […]

June 03, 2021 DAYTON, OH – Single-game tickets for all Dayton Dragons home games through the rest of the season from June – September are now available for purchase.  In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons are returning […]

NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson are the three finalists for the 2020‑21 Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” the National Hockey […]

Sports Betting Brand OlyBet and the NHL to Engage Huge Hockey Fanbase in the Region Through Online Platforms, Retail Locations and Casinos TALLINN, ESTONIA (June 3, 2021) – Olympic Entertainment Group, OlyBet and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a new partnership naming flagship betting […]

Third-Year Youth Program Helps Advise League on Hockey Matters NEW YORK (June 3, 2021) – For the third straight year, the National Hockey League (NHL) will accept applications for NHL Power Players™, a youth advisory board which brings together young hockey fans, ages 13-17, to help advise […]

Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide have announced that award-winning journalist Tim Rosaforte has been named the recipient of the 2021 Memorial Golf Journalism Award. Rosaforte, 65, who lives in Jupiter, Fla., enjoyed a successful career in both print and broadcast […]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital as primary beneficiaries of the PGA TOUR event founded and hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – The PGA TOUR and the Memorial Tournament have announced that Workday, Inc., a leader in enterprise […]

Community leader becomes new presenting sponsor of the Tournament’s leading philanthropic initiative, the annual Legends Luncheon Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament and Nationwide have announced that the Tournament’s longtime presenting sponsor will transition into a new role with the Memorial at the conclusion of the 2021 […]

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SECAUCUS, N.J. (June 2, 2021) — The Buffalo Sabres and Seattle Kraken own the first and second overall drafting positions, respectively, for the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft as a result of the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery Drawing, conducted this evening at NHL Network’s Secaucus, N.J., studio. Participants […]

Top Three Vote-Getters from Their Peers as the Most Outstanding Player in the Regular Season TORONTO (June 2, 2021) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today the three finalists for the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA) are forwards Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Auston Matthews of […]

NEW YORK (June 1, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced starting times and national broadcast information for Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games scheduled on June 7: The start time of Game 5 of the Second Round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins has been set for 6:30 […]

NEW YORK (June 1, 2021) – Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield during Game 2 of the teams’ Second Round series in Boston on Monday, May 31, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. […]

Hockey Community to Celebrate Virtual Pride Day on June 25; Visit NHL.com/Pride NEW YORK/TORONTO (June 1, 2021) – This June, the National Hockey League (NHL®) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) are celebrating Pride Month as part of their joint Hockey Is For Everyone™ year-round initiative. The […]

NEW YORK (June 1, 2021) – Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights, Philipp Grubauer of the Colorado Avalanche and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” the National Hockey League announced today. NHL general managers submitted […]

The 2021 First Round Concluded Monday, May 31, After the Canadiens Won a Historic Game 7 Against the Maple Leafs to Complete their Rally from a 3-1 Series Deficit 57 – Years since the last Game 7 between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs prior to May 31, when […]

NEW YORK (May 31, 2021) – The National Hockey League today confirmed the matchups, dates, starting times and national television coverage for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round. Starting times and broadcast details for games listed as TBD will be announced as they are determined. […]

Every Year REPUBLIC DAY (ITALY) 1730s BORN 1731: MARTHA WASHINGTON (U.S. FIRST LADY) 1840s BORN 1840: THOMAS HARDY (WRITER) 1860s BORN 1861: HELEN LOUISE HERRON TAFT (U.S. FIRST LADY) 1880s 1883: IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA, THE FIRST BASEBALL GAME WAS PLAYED UNDER ELECTRIC LIGHTS AT […]

Mon, May 31, 2021 FightingIllini.com | @IlliniBaseball CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois DH Justin Janas won the 2021 Big Ten regular season batting title with an average of .391 this season. Janas also led the conference with an on-base percentage of .506. “I didn’t really think about it much […]

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Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the Tournament has accepted entries from three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, former PGA Championship winner Jason Day, 2019 Memorial winner Patrick Cantlay, and rising star Viktor Hovland to compete in the premiere invitational […]

May 31, 2021 Is the first Ohio State men’s lacrosse player in 19 years to win the prestigious award COLUMBUS, Ohio – After a career that saw him become Ohio State’s first-ever four-time All-American while winning numerous other awards for his work in the classroom, Ryan Terefenko added […]

Mon, May 31, 2021 NEW YORK (Monday, May 31, 2021) – LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 7 of the 2021 MLS season. Bond recorded 12 saves in leading the Galaxy to a 1-0 […]

Sources Tell Us What You Won’t Find in the Southland’s Press Release When it Comes to Replacing Lost Membership June Promises Monumental Change for College Athletics Higher Education is on the precipice of monumental change. The Supreme Court will rule on the case NCAA v […]

NEWS RELEASE – Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute www.OHSAA.org  |  twitter.com/OHSAASports  |  facebook.com/OHSAAsports May 31, 2021 Ticketing update for three state tournaments set for this week, along with regional baseball tournaments COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association will conduct three state […]

THREE HARD LAPS * For just the second time in their storied, century-old rivalry, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens will face off in a winner-take-all Game 7. * Nathan MacKinnon continued his scorching start to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as Colorado cruised to a 1-0 lead in its Second Round series. * Barclay Goodrow scored […]

THREE HARD LAPS * Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the overtime winner in front of 2,500 fans at Bell Centre as the Canadiens earned another wild win over the Maple Leafs and forced Game 7 in their First Round series. The winner-take-all showdown is scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. ET (CBC, SN, TVAS, CNBC). […]

NEW YORK (May 31, 2021) – Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for two games as a result of his actions against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves that resulted in a match penalty during Game 1 of the teams’ Second Round series in Colorado on Sunday, May 30, the National Hockey […]

NEW YORK (May 31, 2021) – NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman today upheld the eight-game suspension that was assessed to Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri by the Department of Player Safety for an illegal check to the head against St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk during Game 2 of the teams’ First Round […]

NEW YORK (May 30, 2021) — For just the second time in their storied, century-old rivalry, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will face off in a winner-take-all Game 7 Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto (7 p.m. ET, CBC, SN, TVAS, CNBC). The winner […]

Second Round Dates and Starting Times Are Set; Scotia North Division Matchup Will Be Determined Following Canadiens-Maple Leafs First Round Game 7 Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Monday (Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports, CNBC) NEW YORK (May 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced […]

Wed, May 26, 2021 For the period of May 15-21, Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics conducted 92 COVID-19 tests of students with zero positive test results. The testing numbers include the Big Ten’s daily antigen testing protocol, which began Sept. 30 and will conclude May 30. Beginning […]

May 27, 2021 Graduate student is named a third team USILA All-American COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ryan Terefenko has made history. The graduate student from Sinking Spring, Pa. today etched his name into the Buckeye record book as the program’s first-ever four-time All-American. Terefenko was selected to […]

Thu, May 27, 2021 IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced a number of kickoff times and television designations for the 2021 football season Thursday’s announcement includes the kickoff times for The American’s Thursday and Friday prime time games on ESPN networks. The prime […]

Thu, May 27, 2021 EVANSTON, Ill. – Select 2021 football kickoff times and television designations were announced Thursday by the Big Ten Conference and its broadcast partners. Northwestern will open the campaign with a Conference matchup on Friday, September 3, at 8 p.m. CT against the […]

MEMORIAL DAY The custom of honoring ancestors by cleaning cemeteries and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition, but the specific origin of Memorial Day, or Decoration Day as it was first known, are unclear. In early rural America, this duty was usually performed […]

May 27, 2021 WEB LINK: https://bit.ly/3hZ19rg CINCINNATI – Six additional game times for the 2021 University of Cincinnati football season were announced Thursday by the American Athletic Conference with the Bearcats confirmed for at least five national-television audiences. The defending AAC Champion Bearcats will feature on ABC, […]

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 27, 2021) – Fans attending the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed […]

www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – Actor, director and producer Milo Ventimiglia will serve as honorary starter for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, waving the green flag and sending the field of 33 NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers on their epic quest for […]

Friday, May 28, 2021 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue men’s basketball head coach has announced that Spike Albrecht and Tommy Luce will join the Boilermakers’ staff as graduate assistants, while P.J. Thompson will remain on the staff and be elevated to director of player development. “Spike, […]

Four consecutive semesters with a team GPA of at least 3.00 Fri, May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio – It’s been a good couple of years academically for the Ohio State football program under the leadership of head coach Ryan Day. And things got better today. Day’s football […]

Crew’s road contests at FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire FC now set to take place on Friday, July 9 and Sunday, August 15, respectively May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – Major League Soccer today announced that the dates for two Columbus Crew regular-season road matches have been changed. […]

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – Scott Dixon refused to relinquish his grip on the fastest car this month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as he led the final practice Friday for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Miller Lite Carb Day. Six-time and reigning […]

www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – The pre-race ceremonies for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will feature all of the tradition and pageantry beloved by fans Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A look at the various ceremonial roles: “God Bless […]

www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – The logo for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge captures one of the most visible and beloved traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – the winner’s wreath. The 106th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May […]

1820s BORN 1820: PIERRE-JOSEPH-OLIVIER CHAUVEAU (FIRST PREMIER OF QUEBEC AFTER CONFEDERATION) 1840s 1848: U.S. AND MEXICO RATIFICATIONS OF TREATY OF GUADALUPE HIDALGO EXCHANGED AT QUERETARO. (TREATY WAS ORIGINALLY SIGNED ON FEB. 2, 1848.) 1860s 1868: FIRST U.S. NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL (DECORATION) DAY TOOK PLACE […]

May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – Major League Soccer today announced that the dates for two Columbus Crew regular-season road matches have been changed. The Club also announced updated local broadcast information to reflect the date/time changes. The Crew’s road contest against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium, […]

It’s the second leg of the Trillium Cup series and the Columbus Crew (2-2-2, 8 pts.) looks to capitalize on its noted home-field advantage before the Club heads into the international break after Saturday’s contest vs. Toronto FC at Historic Crew Stadium (3 p.m., Bally […]

TORONTO FC at COLUMBUS CREW2021 MLS REGULAR SEASONKickoff: MAY 29, 2021 | 3:00 P.M. ETHISTORIC CREW STADIUM | COLUMBUS, OH INJURY/DISCIPLINARY REPORT OUT:Ifunanyachi Achara – ACL surgeryJulian Dunn – Hip Osteochondral InjuryDom Dwyer – ThighErickson Gallardo – GroinQUESTIONABLE:Omar Gonzalez – ThighAlejandro Pozuelo – ThighJonathan Osorio […]

COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(2-2-2, 8 pts.) TORONTOFC2021 REGULAR SEASON:(1-3-2, 5 pts.) Date: Saturday, May 29Match Time: 3:00 p.m. ETKickoff: 3:08 p.m. ETLocation: Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)Regional TV: Bally Sports Ohio Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst)Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play)ColumbusCrew.com Spanish […]

23-year-old forward heads on loan to USL Championship side where he scored three goals in seven appearances in 2020 May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that it has loaned forward Miguel Berry to San Diego Loyal SC of the United Soccer League Championship […]

he Crew, in partnership with Columbus Public Health, once again set to have a COVID-19 vaccine station at Historic Crew Stadium May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – As a reminder, Columbus Crew, in partnership with Columbus Public Health, is once again set to have free COVID-19 vaccines […]

Second-to-last match played at Historic Crew Stadium May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew returns to Historic Crew Stadium after a three-match road stretch when it hosts Toronto FC Saturday, May 29 [3:00 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Ohio / 97.1 FM The Fan & 971TheFan.com (English); ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. The Crew will […]

THREE HARD LAPS * The home crowd left happy – and with fewer hats – following the first-ever Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 played in Las Vegas as the Golden Knights advanced to the Second Round. * An NHL game in Canada will be played in front of fans […]

NEW YORK (May 28, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced that Game 2 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins will take place on Monday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. ET in Boston. The […]

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May 28, 2021 Series-Opening Win in East Lansing EAST LANSING, Mich.  – Redshirt junior Trenton Wallace struck out nine over seven innings and the University of Iowa baseball team’s offense scored 10 runs for the first time in more than a month in a 12-1 series-opening […]

Friday, May 28, 2021 LINK: https://boile.rs/2RLzLCB FRIDAY RESULTS: https://boile.rs/3c3dve3 LIVE RESULTS: https://boile.rs/3ugiizj WATCH: https://boile.rs/34spU7b WOMEN’S MEET PROGRAM: https://boile.rs/34iAH3W EVENT SCHEDULE: https://boile.rs/3fiR2M4 PRELIMS HEADQUARTERS: https://boile.rs/2RMlLbp JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior Samson Colebrooke, junior Tamar Greene and the men’s 4×100 relay team qualified for the NCAA Championships and two top-four times in team history were set […]

The Scarlet Knights’ Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8, and Varsity 4 boats will all race in Saturday morning’s A/B semifinals, where the top three qualify for Sunday’s grand final   SARASOTA, Fla. – No. 7 Rutgers rowing advanced all three of its boats to the A/B semifinals at […]

May 28, 2021 Zach Dezenzo had two home runs and a career-high six runs batted in BOX SCORE (PDF) | SEASON STATS (PDF) COLUMBUS, Ohio – All’s well that ends well for Ohio State as the Buckeyes came away with a 13-10 victory in a wild series opener […]

Fri, May 28, 2021 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Day 3 of the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships was postponed by inclement weather on Friday prior to the men’s quarterfinal and semifinal track events at E.B. Cushing Stadium.  Competition will resume Saturday. A schedule of […]

Link to complete release: https://boile.rs/2SEo9kQ Friday, May 28, 2021 #BoilerNotes   Bradley’s 4-under par 66 is the lowest score ever recorded by a Purdue golfer in the NCAA Championships. The previous best was a fourth-round 67 by Shiv Kapur in the 2002 National Championships.   Bradley […]

May 28, 2021 Buckeyes win heats in 2V8 and 1V4 races, finish second in 1V8 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State women’s rowing team opened its 21st appearance at the NCAA Championships Friday with all three Buckeye boats advancing to the AB semifinals Saturday. The event […]

release: https://gopsusports.com/news/2021/5/28/athletics-remains-self-supporting.aspx (May 28, 2021) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics recently filed its 2019-20 NCAA Annual Financial Report, which showed it remains a self-supporting unit, while providing an unmatched student-athlete experience. Despite the wide-ranging financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2019-20, including the cancellation […]

The Day’s News For Months We’ve Heard Ray Tanner’s Time Was Up This summer at South Carolina…Well… Oklahoma Extends Joe Castiglione’s Contract, Regents Approve Coaching Contracts OU’s Board of Regents approved a multi-million dollar contract for incoming men’s basketball coach Porter Moser Thursday, along with contract […]

RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Dayton baseball team will advance to the Atlantic 10 Championship Game for the second-consecutive season after knocking off Rhode Island 3-1 in an elimination game on Friday afternoon. The Flyers take on VCU, needing two wins against the Rams to […]

THREE HARD LAPS * The Hurricanes scored three unanswered goals – bookended by markers from Sebastian Aho – to rally from a 3-1 deficit in Game 6 and earn a series-clinching overtime win over the Predators. * The Canadiens capped a wild game at Scotiabank Arena with a goal just 59 seconds into […]

NEW YORK (May 28, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes will begin on Sunday, May 30, at 5 p.m. ET in Raleigh. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series […]

THE 46th PLAYING OF THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE  May 28, 2021 The top-10 in FedExCup points and 31 major championship victories represented in world-class field 10 past Memorial Tournament winners set to compete Dublin, Ohio – At 6:20 p.m. EDT Tournament officials announced the final […]

FedExCup Top-10-Field Update May 26, 2021 the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the Tournament has accepted entries from three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, former PGA Championship winner Jason Day, 2019 Memorial winner Patrick […]

the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide May 21, 2021 Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide provided the following statement at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Memorial Tournament is fortunate to have a very passionate and engaged fan base, one […]

Three players from University of Michigan ranked among top six in North America NEW YORK (May 27, 2021) – Owen Power (Mississauga, Ont.), a 6’ 6” defenseman from the University of Michigan, ranks No. 1 among North American skaters for the 2021 NHL Draft as the NHL Central Scouting Bureau today released […]

THREE HARD LAPS  * It was a clean sweep for the home teams on Wednesday as the Islanders, Lightning and Wild each claimed wins in front of a combined 23,592 fans. New York and Tampa Bay each advanced to the Second Round, while Minnesota forced Game 7. * The first […]

NEW YORK (May 27, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the starting times and national broadcast information for 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs games scheduled on Saturday, May 29. The start time of Game 7 (if necessary) of the First Round series between the Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes has been […]

May 26th, 2021 CLEVELAND, OH — Indians Owner Paul Dolan made the following statement relative to the conclusion of Major League Baseball’s sexual harassment investigation on former pitching coach Mickey Callaway. “We want to thank Commissioner Manfred and Major League Baseball for their diligent work […]

May 27th, 2021 Dodgers option RHP Dennis Santana LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Mitch White and optioned right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana. White, 25, was recalled for the third time this season and is 0-0 with a 1.17 ERA (1 ER/7.2 IP) […]

May 27th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled RHP Jeremy Beasley from Triple-A Buffalo as the 27th man for the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com

May 27th, 2021 The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Selected LHP Ryan Buchter (No. 52) from Triple-A Reno. Transferred RHP Luke Weaver to the 60-day injured list (strained right shoulder). Optioned RHP Corbin Martin to Reno following last night’s game. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com

May 27th, 2021 The Bowl Game matchup between the AAC and ACC begins a new chapter in Fenway Park’s storied history of college football The inaugural “Fenway Bowl,” a newly-created annual college football bowl game at Fenway Park, will take place on Wednesday, December 29, […]

May 27th, 2021 CHICAGO – Prior to Thursday night’s series opener vs. Baltimore, the Chicago White Sox announced the following four roster moves: · Placed RHP Michael Kopech on the Bereavement List; · Purchased the contract of RHP Ryan Burr from Class AAA Charlotte; · […]

Saturday, October 16 at Great American Ball Park May 27th, 2021 Registrations are now open for the 20th annual CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run presented by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine on Saturday, October 16 at Great American Ball Park, benefiting the Reds Community Fund. “The CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run […]

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Percy Tyrone Sledge (November 25, 1940 – April 14, 2015) was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song “When a Man Loves a Woman“, a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, […]

NEW YORK (May 27, 2021) – The Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild will decide their First Round series Friday in the first Game 7 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs (9 p.m., ET, NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVAS). The Honda West Division rivals will meet at […]

Game 1 Between the Islanders and Bruins is Set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET; Sunday Will Feature Game 1 Between the Avalanche and Winner of the Wild-Golden Knights Series at 8 p.m. ET NEW YORK (May 27, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the […]

5/27/21 OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s reinstated designated hitter Mitch Moreland from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Luis Barrera to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Moreland was placed on the IL May 18 retroactive to May 15 with an inflamed costochondral […]

5/27/21 Eleventh edition of the Bowl Season game to be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Radio The New Era Pinstripe Bowl announced that the 2021 game will be played at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 2:15 p.m., featuring teams from the Big Ten […]

5/27/21 Bowl Season announced the complete 2021-22 college football bowl schedule, which includes 44 games, beginning Dec. 17. All games will be televised on the ABC and ESPN family of networks, with one bowl on CBS and another on FOX. Two bowl games still have […]

5/27/2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves: RHP Alek Manoah has been selected to the active roster and will start this afternoon. LHP Travis Bergen has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder impingement (retroactive to May 24). LHP Tommy Milone has been transferred […]

A’s to host fireworks show on July 2 to welcome all fans back home 5/27/21 OAKLAND, Calif. — To welcome all fans back to the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s will host a fireworks show on July 2 following the game versus the Boston Red Sox. The […]

Six-Time MLB All-Star CC Sabathia Rejoins MLB Network’s Sean Casey, Chris Young and Stephen Nelson for a Non-Traditional Game Call 5/27/2021 May 27, 2021 – MLB Network Showcase: Clubhouse Edition – a new, non-traditional game telecast format MLB Network debuted this past April – will return when the Los Angeles Angels visit the San […]

5/27/2021 The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey from the Injured List and optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rainey, 28, returns to Washington’s bullpen after missing […]

5/27/2021 BOSTON, MA – Following Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Worcester. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement. Cordero, 26, has appeared in 34 games with the Red Sox this season, making 26 starts in left […]

5/27/2021 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced the following start time changes for June games at Wrigley Field. Chicago’s Sunday, June 13 game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, originally scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CDT, has been selected for an exclusive national telecast by ESPN and […]

5/25/2021 COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland Director of Athletics Damon Evans has announced an agreement with women’s basketball head coach and National Coach of the Year Brenda Frese that extends her contract through the 2026-27 season. Frese’s new six-year contract became effective this month and includes an additional […]

Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons will recognize Bogg Ministries as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Thursday, May 27th against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark.  The game will start at 7:05 p.m. The Dragons Community […]

Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons recognized Blue Star Mothers as a “Hometown Heroes” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Wednesday night against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark.  The Dayton Dragons shine the spotlight on the military, past and present, […]

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