Month: January 2021

NHL fines Penguins Jared McCann for Elbowing

NEW YORK (Jan. 16, 2021) – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jared McCann has been fined $10,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim during NHL Game No. 18 in Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 15, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 14:32 of […]

NFL announces Super Bowl Entertainment: Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan to sing National Anthem; H.E.R. to sing America The Beautiful

NEW YORK, NY [January 19, 2021] GRAMMY-nominated artists ERIC CHURCH  and JAZMINE SULLIVAN are set to pair up for the first time to sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl LV pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 7, the NFL announced today.   […]

College Football coaching change: Kevin Sumlin out at Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. — University of Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke announced on December 12, the day after Arizona State defeated the Wildcats 70-7, that Head Football Coach Kevin Sumlin has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Defensive Coordinator Paul Rhoads will serve as the Interim Head Coach. […]

Daily Almanac for Wednesday, January 20, 2021: Inauguration Day with new administration: President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris

1800s 1809: FIRST MAJOR U.S. GEOLOGY BOOK DEBUTED 1810s BORN 1811: SAMUEL KEEFER (FIRST CANADIAN CHIEF ENGINEER OF PUBLIC WORKS) 1890s BORN 1896: GEORGE BURNS (COMEDIAN & ACTOR) 1900s DIED 1900: JOHN RUSKIN (ART CRITIC) 1920s BORN 1926: PATRICIA NEAL (ACTRESS) 1930s BORN 1930: EDWIN […]

Columbus Blue Jackets announce 20th Season Promotional Schedule presented by NATIONWIDE AND OHIOHEALTH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  JANUARY 19, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets play their 2020-21 regular season home opener on Thursday when they host the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on Opening Night, presented by Nationwide, kicking off their 20th National Hockey League season.  Today, […]

Blue Jackets play at Detroit again tonight looking to even record at 2-2

JAN. 19, 2021 II at DETROIT RED WINGS II LITTLE CAESARS ARENA II 7:30 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  FOX Sports Ohio   Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter)      Radio:  CD92.9 FM        Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record:  1-2-0, 2 pts. (5th-T, Discover Central […]