Month: July 2021

MLS News: Disciplinary Committee Decisions

Sat, Jul 31, 2021 NEW YORK (Saturday, July 31, 2021) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta guilty of simulation- embellishment in the 58th minute of Cincinnati’s match against Atlanta United on July 21 (WATCH VIDEO). Acosta has been fined an undisclosed amount for his action. The MLS Disciplinary Committee […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: Five Players on Biletnikoff Award Watch List

IRVING, Texas – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has included five American Athletic Conference players on its preseason watch list for the 2021 Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the top receiver in college football. The American’s top four returning receivers, as ranked by yards per […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: Doak Walker Award Watch List has 6 Running Backs

IRVING, Texas — Six standout running backs from the American Athletic Conference have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top college running back. The American’s representatives include SMU sophomore Ulysses Bentley IV, who led […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: UC’s Ridder, UCF’s Gabriel, two best QB’s in league, on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

IRVING, Texas – Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and UCF signal-caller Dillon Gabriel were among the 30 players named to the 2021 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List. Ridder and Gabriel were both semifinalists for the 2020 Davey O’Brien Award and are among the 12 […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: UC QB Desmond Ridder among Four others named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Five players from the American Athletic Conference were among the 80 student-athletes named to the 2021 Maxwell Award Watch List. The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football.  This year’s preseason watch list includes six returning semifinalists from the 2020 […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: CoSida selects Three Players to its 2020-21 Academic All-America Teams

IRVING, Texas – Three American Athletic Conference football players have been chosen to the 2020-21 Academic All-America Division I football teams selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Cincinnati punter James Smith, SMU wide receiver Tyler Page and Navy special teams standout Kyle […]

American Athletic Conference Football News: Three named to Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team

IRVING, Texas — Three American Athletic Conference players were named as 2021 Walter Camp Preseason All-America selections. Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner and Houston return specialist Marcus Jones earned first-team accolades while Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders was named to the second team. Gardner earned recognition […]

Columbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD BRENDAN GAUNCE SIGNED TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON

JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Brendan Gaunce to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Gaunce, 27, has registered six goals and […]

Blue Jackets continue to shape 2021-22 roster; signs defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a 1-year contract

 JULY 30, 2021   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen, 27, made his NHL debut in 2020-21, finishing […]

New City FC Match Notes: Defending MLS champion Crew invades Yankee Stadium tonight

MLS Regular Season 2021New York City FC vs Columbus CrewFriday, July 30, 20217:30 p.m. ETYankee Stadium – Bronx, NY TV USA: YES Network / YES APPCommentary: Joe Tolleson/ Ian JoyRadio English: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Glenn Crooks / Matt LawrenceRadio Spanish: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Roberto Abramowitz/Ariel Judas Referee: […]