CHESTER, Pa. (June 16, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed Head Coach Jim Curtin to a new, multi-year contract extension. In his eighth season as head coach, Curtin is the second longest tenured coach in Major League Soccer behind Peter Vermes. […]
Month: June 2021
Philadelphia Union News: Schedule Update | #Inter Miami-Philadelphia match set for Sunday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Jun 15, 2021 Philadelphia Union have announced the kick off time for their road match at Inter Miami CF that will take place on Sunday, July 25. Kick off from DRV PNK Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on […]
Philadelphia Union News: Team signs defender Alvas Powell
CHESTER, Pa. (June 10, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed defender Alvas Powell as a free agent to a one-year minimum senior contract. The Jamaican international joins the Concacaf Champions League semifinal-bound Union with almost eight years’ experience in Major League Soccer, […]
Philadelphia Union News: Jakob Glesnes named to MLS Team of the Week
Monday, Jun 21, 2021 For the second time in 2021, Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes has been named to Major League Soccer’s Team of the Week. Glesnes earned the spot on the team after netting his second viral goal in as many years with the equalizing goal […]
Major League Soccer announces launching of a New Professional League
Monday, Jun 21, 2021 NEW YORK (June 21, 2021) – Continuing its deep commitment to growing and elevating the sport of soccer throughout North America, Major League Soccer today announced plans to launch a new professional league in 2022 that will complete the player pathway, from […]
Philadelphia Union News: Schedule Update: Nashville vs. Philadelphia Moved to Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Union have announced their upcoming match against Nashville SC, originally scheduled for Monday, July 5, will now be played on Saturday, July 3 at 8 p.m. ET. The match will be televised on PHL17. The Philadelphia Union also announced a time change for the […]
Philadelphia Union News: Glesnes and Monteiro bright spots from CONCACAF Games
MIAMI, Florida – The quarterfinals of the 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League are done and dusted and a number of players came up with big performances in this week’s second legs. From the month of May. Here is the Team Of The Week from this week’s matches […]
Philadelphia Union News: Recently signed Midfielder Daniel Gazdag
Hungarian National Team player joins Philadelphia from Hungarian first tier club Budapest Honvéd FC Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed attacking midfielder Daniel Gazdag from Budapest Honvéd FC to a two-year contract with a club option for a third and fourth year in […]
Utah Jazz announce dates for 2021 Salt Lake City Summer League
The Utah Jazz today announced the return of NBA summer league basketball in Utah with the four-team, six-game Salt Lake City Summer League presented by University of Utah Health, Utah Sports Commission and Western Governors University on Aug. 3, 4 and 6 at Vivint Arena. […]
Dyson Daniels, top International prospect, signs with NBA G League’s Ignite
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — International standout Dyson Daniels, a highly touted guard out of NBA Global Academy in Australia, has signed with NBA G League Ignite, NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced today. “I’m so blessed to be joining Ignite and I’m ready to take […]
NBA 2021 Draft Lottery won by Detroit Pistons; Cleveland Cavaliers get 3rd
NEW YORK — The Detroit Pistons tonight won NBA Draft Lottery 2021 presented by State Farm®, which was conducted at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Pistons will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm, which will be […]
NCAA Baseball College World Series: Stanford eliminates Pac-12 rival Arizona, 14-5
06/21/2021 Team Statistics PITCHING W: Williams, Alex (5-2) L: Irvin, Garrett (6-4) S: Palisch, Jacob (2) Stanford BATTING 2B:Tawa, Tim 1; Jones, Brock 1; Robinson, Christian 1; Bowser, Drew 1; Crampton, Adam 1 HR:Jones, Brock 1; Troy, Tommy 1 RBI:Jones, Brock 5; Huff, Kody 2; Robinson, Christian 2; Bowser, Drew 2; Troy, Tommy 2; Crampton, Adam 1 BASERUNNING: RUNS:Park, Eddie 3; Tawa, Tim 2; Jones, Brock 2; Huff, Kody 2; Robinson, Christian 1; Bowser, Drew 2; Troy, Tommy 1; Crampton, Adam 1 Arizona BATTING: 2B: Susac, Daniel 2; […]
NCAA Baseball College World Series: NC State beats Jack Leiter and Vanderbilt behind Highfill’s pitching, Tatum’s homer 1-0
6/21/21 Freshman pitcher allows two hits in 7.1 innings as NC State wins 10th straight with Highfill on the mound OMAHA, NEB. – NC State freshman pitcher Sam Highfill threw 7.1 innings of two-hit ball and junior Terrell Tatum blasted a home run in the fifth inning to give the […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, June 23, 2021
1680s 1683: WILLIAM PENN SIGNED A TREATY OF PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THE LENNI LENAPE NATIVE AMERICANS IN WHAT IS NOW PENNSYLVANIA 1760s BORN 1763: JOSEPHINE DE BEAUHARNAIS (EMPRESS OF FRANCE) 1840s 1845: TEXAS VOTED FOR ANNEXATION BY THE UNITED STATES AFTER NEARLY TEN YEARS […]
MLB announces Draft-eligible players to participate in on-field workouts, strength and conditioning drills Thursday and Friday
June 21st, 2021 MLB Network to air exclusive on-site coverage Friday Major League Baseball and USA Baseball today announced the list of 167 players scheduled to take part in the MLB Draft Combine presented by Gatorade, taking place this week at the USA Baseball National […]
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, Nationals’ Kyle Schwarber named Players of the Week presented by Chevrolet
June 21st, 2021 Urshela, LeMahieu and Gittens Combine for Game-Ending Triple Play to Claim Play of the Week Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been chosen the American League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Washington Nationals has been […]
Tampa Bay Rays bring up the top baseball prospect, shortstop Wander Franco
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to select infielder Wander Franco (WAHN-der FRAHN-co) from Triple-A Durham. To make room on the active roster, right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen was optioned to Durham. A corresponding move to the 40-man roster will be announced on Tuesday. […]
Toronto adds bullpen depth with acquisition of Jacob Barnes from Mets
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired RHP Jacob Barnes from the New York Mets in exchange for RHP Troy Miller. Barnes, 31, has made 19 relief appearances for the Mets this season, going 1-1 with two saves while keeping a 6.27 ERA. The 6-2, 231 lb. right-hander has 12 scoreless outings this year […]
New York Mets acquires RHP Troy Miller from Toronto
FLUSHING, N.Y., June 19, 2021 — The New York Mets today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Troy Miller from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jacob Barnes. The Mets designated Barnes for assignment on June 14. Miller, 24, has made six starts […]
Washington Nationals recent roster moves
The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements: Returned infielder Starlin Castro from the Restricted List Reinstated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from the 10-day Injured List Placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson on […]