(PHOTOS BY OSVALDO FIGUEROA, JR.) NEW YORK CITY FC vs. COLUMBUS CREWYANKEE STADIUM, Bronx, N.Y. Friday, July 30, 2021 (Week 16, MLS Game #203)7:30 p.m. ET (YES; Bally Sports OH) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GANYCFC 14 7-5-2 23 26 15at home 8 […]
Month: July 2021
Columbus Blue Jackets News: ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN ZACH WERENSKI SIGNS SIX-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2027-28 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced Thursday night. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals […]
Dayton Dragons News: SPOTLIGHT “DAYTON LIVE” IN SECOND “REBUILDING THE ARTS” WEEKEND
July 30, 2021 Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons are hosting the second “Rebuilding The Arts” weekend of the season at Day Air Ballpark Friday through Sunday. This weekend not-for-profit arts organization, Dayton Live, has been selected to be in the center of the spotlight. Dayton Live […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, July 30, 2021
1510s BORN 1511: GIORGIO VASARI (ARTIST) 1610s 1610: ITALIAN ASTRONOMER GALILEO GALILEI WAS FIRST TO OBSERVE WHAT WE NOW KNOW ARE SATURN’S RINGS 1619: FIRST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY IN AMERICA, THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES, CONVENED AT JAMESTOWN, VA 1730s 1739: CASPAR WISTAR BEGAN OPERATION OF THE […]
NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Luke Hughes, defenseman picked by New Jersey Devils, 4th overall selection; #4 North American Skater
The hockey-playing Hughes Brothers just made history in the recent NHL Draft. Jack, a center, was chosen first overall by the Devils in 2019, earning the honor of being the first Jewish player ever being drafted #1. in 2018, his oldest brother Quinn was taken by […]
Cleveland Indians announce manager Terry Francona to step away from team for rest of 2021
7/21/2021 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Indians today announced the Manager Terry Francona will step away from managerial duties for the remainder of the 2021 season to focus on his health and recovery. Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale will assume managerial duties for the remainder of the season while Third […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN NEWLY ACQUIRED DEFENSEMAN JAKE BEAN TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2023-24 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Jake Bean to a three-year, $7 million contract through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Bean was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in […]
NHL News: Notes from the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 24, 2021) – A total of 223 players from 14 countries and 38 leagues worldwide were selected in the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday (Round 1) and Saturday (Rounds 2-7). NHL CONNECTIONS ON DAY 2 OF THE DRAFT Josh Doan (No. 37 overall, […]
NHL News: Notes from the First Round of the 2021 NHL Draft
NEW YORK (July 23, 2021) – Following are notes from the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, held virtually Friday night. SABRES SELECT OWEN POWER WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK The Buffalo Sabres selected University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power first overall. The 6-6, 213 lb. Mississauga, Ont., native […]
#NHLStats: 2021 NHL Draft – First Round
2021 NHL Draft – Round 1 * The Sabres are slated to pick first overall for the second time in four years, after selecting Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 pick in 2018. * In 2020-21, Power had 3-13—16 in 26 games with the University of Michigan […]
NHL News: Releases 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule
Banner Raising Ceremony in Tampa, Inaugural Season for Seattle Kraken, Outdoor Games in Minneapolis and Nashville, and All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas Among 2021-22 Season Highlights NEW YORK (July 22, 2021) – The NHL’s 2021-22 regular season will commence Tuesday, Oct. 12 with a doubleheader, highlighted […]
NHL News: Seattle Kraken Select 30 Players in 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck
SEATTLE (July 21, 2021) – The Seattle Kraken, set to participate in their inaugural National Hockey League season in 2021-22, selected 30 players – one from each club with the exception of the Vegas Golden Knights – Wednesday in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
Click here to download a PDF with more than 20 pages of #NHLStats pertaining to each NHL Expansion Draft. NHL EXPANSION DRAFT NOTABLES * The oldest player to date selected in an NHL expansion draft is Bobby Hull, picked at age 40 by the Jets in 1979. Hull played […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Statement on Luke Prokop’s Decision to Publicly Come Out as Gay
NEW YORK (July 19, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop’s decision to publicly come out as gay: “On behalf of the National Hockey League, we are proud of Luke Prokop for today’s announcement and I would […]
Cleveland Indians decide on new name; After 2021 season, the Cleveland Guardians
Marks the fifth team name in franchise history; first name change since 1915 New Brand Elements Feature Continuity with Traditional Colors, Script Wordmark and an Evolution of “C” to Respect Cleveland’s Baseball Heritage Decision comes after culmination of 1,198 name options, 40,000 surveyed fans, 140 […]
Cleveland Indians: Day 2 of 2021 MLB Draft
CLEVELAND, OH – Information on Cleveland Indians 2021 First-Year Player Draft selections. Round 1 (#23 overall)RHP GAVIN WILLIAMSAGE/DOB: 21, July 26, 1999 SCHOOL: East Carolina UniversityBATS/THROWS: L/R HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6/238Pitched in parts of four seasons for the East Carolina Pirates, going 11-5 with a 2.65 ERA […]
Cleveland Indians News: Select RHP Gavin Williams 23rd Overall, First Round of 2021 MLB Draft
The Cleveland Indians earlier in July, announced the selection of RHP GAVIN WILIAMS with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Williams, 21, has pitched in parts of four seasons for the East Carolina Pirates, going 11-5 with a 2.65 ERA […]
Cleveland Indians News: announce July 11 game vs. Kansas City postponed; rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Sept. 20
Exchange details, based on method of purchase, available at Indians.com/ScheduleChanges CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians announced that the (July 11) game against the Kansas City Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as a traditional doubleheader on Monday, September […]
Cincinnati Reds News: 2021 Avondale Community Makeover set for, today, July 29
Over 300 volunteers working at six project sites across Avondale The Cincinnati Reds, P&G, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden are partnering for the 2021 Community Makeover service project on Thursday, July 29 in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Avondale. The day-long […]
Cincinnati Reds News: Tickets for Reds Hall of Fame Induction followed by Reds Legends Game on sale now
Great American Ball Park to host induction of Marty Brennaman plus largest number of Reds alumni ever assembled for a game Tickets for the 2021 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Hall of Fame Legends Game, taking place August 27th at Great American Ball Park […]