Eagle head coach spends four seasons as EWU’s head coach and eight more as an assistant Shantay Legans, Eastern Washington University men’s basketball coach for four seasons and an assistant for eight years before that, was announced by the University of Portland as its next […]
Month: April 2021
Eastern Washington Men’s Basketball ends very successful season with 16-8 record and third NCAA appearance
After season impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Eastern wins 13 of its last 15 games and leads 12th-ranked Kansas for more than 20 minutes Young and hungry is a great way for a collegiate basketball team to attack the off-season. The Eastern Washington University men’s […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, April 20, 2021
1810s DIED 1812: GEORGE CLINTON BECAME FIRST U.S. VICE PRESIDENT TO DIE IN OFFICE 1830s 1832: HOT SPRINGS RESERVATION (NOW NATIONAL PARK) WAS ESTABLISHED IN ARKANSAS 1850s BORN 1850: DANIEL CHESTER FRENCH (SCULPTOR) 1900s 1902: FRENCH SCIENTISTS PIERRE AND MARIE CURIE ISOLATED RADIUM CHLORIDE FROM […]
Ohio State Football Spring Game: DE Zach Harrison speaks for the Defense; Buckeye 27 Brutus 14
Zach Harrison is another local football player who always wanted to play for the Buckeyes. He has learned from some of the best on the defensive line from years past in Chase Young, Jonathon Cooper, Devon Hamilton and Tommy Togiai. 2021, will be his time […]
MLS marquee matchup, Philadelphia Union-Columbus Crew SC everything expected out of two top teams, 0-0 tie
Chances were swapped, but no goals were scored as Columbus Crew SC and the Philadelphia Union split the points in a scoreless draw at Historic Crew Stadium on Sunday. Neither side managed to get much traction in the attack throughout the match, although both teams saw […]
Toronto Blue Jays roster moves
The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves:• RHP Ross Stripling has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right forearm flexor strain (retroactive to April 12)• RHP Jordan Romano has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right ulnar neuritis (retroactive to April 14)• LHP Anthony […]
MLB disciplines Cubs’ pitcher Ryan Tepera
Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Tepera has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally throwing at Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers in the bottom of the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior […]
St. Louis Cardinals roster moves
ST. LOUIS, MO., April 15, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of rookie outfielder Scott Hurst from their Alternate Training Site and optioned outfielder Lane Thomas to the ATS. To make room for Hurst on the team’s 40-player Major League roster, the team announced […]
Milwaukee Brewers taking nominations for Davey Nelson, “Nellie Global Award”
Award in honor of the late Davey Nelson recognizes Wisconsin residents who impact lives on a global scale MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers recently announced that nominations are open for the annual Nellie Global Award, an award launched in 2019 in honor of former Brewers […]
Dayton Flyers Football ends spring by losing to Ashland; name 2021 Captains
DAYTON – The University of Dayton football program has named junior running back Jake Chisholm, senior quarterback Jack Cook and senior safety Brandon Easterling its team captains for the 2021 season. In addition, senior cornerback Joe Bubonics was selected as UD’s special teams captain for next […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, April 19, 2021: Patriots Day observed in Massachusetts, Maine, Wisconsin, Connecticut and North Dakota
PATRIOTS DAY By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here once the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world. — Ralph Waldo Emerson, from “Concord Hymn” Patriots Day commemorates the events of April 19, […]
Blue Jackets issue update on surgery to Zach Werenski
APRIL 18, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski underwent successful surgery on Wednesday, April 14, to repair an inguinal/sports hernia, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Recover time from the surgery, which was performed by Dr. John D. Leff at OhioHealth’s Knightsbridge […]
MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew SC opens season today against always-tough Philadelphia Union
COLUMBUS CREW SC vs. PHILADELPHIA UNIONSunday, April 18, 2020; Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, 5:30 p.m. ET REFEREESREFEREE: Ramy Touchan.AR1 (bench): Kathryn Nesbitt; AR2 (opposite): Eric Boria;4th: Ismir Pekmic; VAR: Hilario Grajeda; AVAR: Ryan Graves CREW SC FACES PHILADELPHIA UNION ON SUNDAYCrew SC faces the […]
Supporters Shield winner Philadelphia Union takes on MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew SC today at 5:30
PHILADELPHIAUNION2020 REGULAR SEASON:(14-5-4, 47 pts., 2.04 PPG) PLAYER AVAILABILITY REPORT OUT: Illsinho (calf)Cory Burke (groin)Jack de Vries (concussion) Health and Safety ProtocolsA player may be listed as“Questionable” or “Out” due toHealth and Safety Protocols forthe following reasons: Quarantine due to participating inhigh risk behavior. Quarantine […]
Philadelphia Union signs center back Stuart Findlay
25-year-old defender joins Philadelphia from Scottish club Kilmarnock F.C. CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced during the offseason that they have signed center back Stuart Findlay from Kilmarnock F.C. to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in exchange for an […]
Long-time Philadelphia Union defender Ray Gaddis announces retirement at age 31
Gaddis played nine seasons with the Union; made lasting contributions on and off the field CHESTER, Pa. (March 4, 2021) – Philadelphia Union defender Ray Gaddis today announced his decision to retire from Major League Soccer. The right-back, and nine-season Union veteran, was first drafted by […]
Goalkeeper Matt Freese gets new contract from Philadelphia Union
Union sign Homegrown Goalkeeper to new contract guaranteed through 2022 with team options for 2023 and 2024 seasons CHESTER, Pa. (March 16, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Matt Freese to a new contract. Recently named to the final 20-player […]
Midfielder Selmir Miscic loaned to North Carolina FC by Philadelphia Union
Union signed academy product and loan to join NCFC for one year CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced they have signed Union II and Philadelphia Union Academy product Selmir Miscic, and he has been sent on a one-year loan to North Carolina FC. A native of Burlington, […]
Philadelphia Union signs 20-year-old Midfielder Leon Flach
Joins Union from 2. Bundesliga club F.C. St. Pauli CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed German-American midfielder Leon Flach from F.C. St. Pauli to a two-year contract with a club option for a third and fourth year in exchange for an […]
Defender Aurelien Collin re-signed by Philadelphia Union
Veteran defender and former MLS Cup champion rejoins Union for 2021 season CHESTER, Pa. (April 2, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has reached an agreement on a new contract with MLS veteran defender Aurelien Collin. The former MLS Cup Champion and three-time […]