Wed, Aug 18, 2021 OXFORD, Ohio—Rekindling a long-time rivalry, the Miami University men’s basketball team will host the University of Cincinnati on Wednesday, Dec. 1, Miami head coach Jack Owens announced Wednesday. This marks the 147th meeting with the Bearcats but the first since 2011-12. […]
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UC Men’s Basketball renews rivalry with local foe, Miami RedHawks
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team has added a Dec. 1 road game with Miami (Ohio) to its 2021-22 schedule. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m.The Bearcats hold a 94-53 advantage all-time against the Redhawks, with the 147 meetings […]
North Coast Athletic Conference News: KENYON PICKED AS PRESEASON FAVORITE IN NCAC MEN’S SOCCER COACHES’ POLL
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 CLEVELAND, OH – Five-time defending North Coast Athletic Conference champion Kenyon was tabbed as the favorite in the race for the 2021 men’s soccer championship according to preseason balloting of the league coaches. The Lords collected eight of 10 possible first-place votes […]
Indiana Hoosiers: Men’s Golf Announces 2021-22 Schedule
August 18, 2021 Indiana Men’s Golf FULL SCHEDULE BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head men’s golf coach Mike Mayer announced the program’s 2021-22 schedule on Wednesday afternoon. The schedule includes 11 regular season events, highlighted by the Hoosier Collegiate, the season-opening event held at The Pfau Course. […]
Northwestern Wildcats Football News: GOOD CLEAN AMERICAN FUN: 2020 NORTHWESTERN FOOTBALL
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 A two-hour documentary from the Emmy Award-winning StudioN, premieres Sunday, Aug. 22, on NBC Sports Chicago at 3:30 pm CT EVANSTON, Ill. — On the eve of a new college football season, Northwestern offers fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look back at the […]
UC Soccer: Soccer Set for Season Opener Thursday at NKU
August 18, 2021 CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati soccer team will open its regular season Thursday at NKU, seeking its 400th win in school history as well. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Match InfoESPN Plus | Live Stats | Free Admission Feels Like the First TimeCincinnati has won […]
Columbus Blue Jackets announce 2021-22 NHL Season Promotional Schedule
AUGUST 18, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets play their 2021-22 regular season opener on Thursday, October 14 when they host the Arizona Coyotes on Opening Night, presented by Nationwide, kicking off their 21st National Hockey League season. Today, the club announced a number of […]
Major League Soccer News: MLS Names Guest Coaches Noah Beck, Cobi Jones, Juanpa Zurita and Jorge Campos for 2021 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T 5G
he 2021 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T 5G is set for Aug. 24 in Los Angeles(9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, FS1 / TUDN / TSN / TVA Sports) | Purchase Tickets Here NEW YORK (August 18, 2021) – Major League Soccer today announced that legendary players and culture creators will […]
Columbus Crew looks to end losing streak at NY Red Bulls tonight
Black & Gold enter match unbeaten against the Red Bulls in their last six regular-season encounters COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew (6-7-6, 24 points) travels to face the New York Red Bulls (5-9-4, 19 points) at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, tonight, Wednesday, August 18 [8:00 […]
New York Red Bulls Match Notes for Columbus Crew tonight
NEW YORK RED BULLS vs. COLUMBUS CREWRED BULL ARENA, Harrison, N.J. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 (Week 20, MLS Game #262)8 p.m. ET (MSG; Bally Sports OH) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GARed Bulls 18 5-9-4 19 22 24at home 8 4-2-2 14 12 […]
Columbus Crew looking to end skid at always-tough New York Red Bulls tonight
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(6-7-6, 24 pts.) NEW YORKRED BULLS2021 REGULAR SEASON:(5-9-4, 19 pts.) Date: Wednesday, August 18Match Time: 8:00 p.m. ETKickoff: 8:08 p.m. ETLocation: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, NJ)Local TV: Bally Sports Ohio Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst)Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran […]
Dayton Dragons recognized MODERN-DAY FORREST GUMP CODY O’CONNOR walking through Dayton last night
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons recognized Cody O’Connor during the Tuesday, August 17th game at Day Air Ballpark between the Dragons and Lake County Captains. O’Connor is a modern-day Forrest Gump and cancer survivor who is raising funds for pediatric cancer patients in his “Walk for […]
Dayton Dragons recognized “Community All-Stars” recipient last night
Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons recognized The Hope Center for Families as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Tuesday, August 17 against the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark. Half of the 50/50 proceeds will be donated […]
Dayton Dragons current homestand hosting Lake County Captains through August 22
August 17 – August 22, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Back to Full Capacity** In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons have officially opened Day Air Ballpark to full stadium capacity. If you are fully vaccinated, […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, August 18, 2021
1220s DIED 1227: GENGHIS KAHN (MONGOL LEADER) 1580s 1587: VIRGINIA DARE, DAUGHTER OF ANANIAS AND ELEANOR DARE, WAS BORN IN ROANOKE, BECOMING THE FIRST CHILD TO BE BORN IN AMERICA OF ENGLISH PARENTS 1590s 1590: JOHN WHITE, THE GOVERNOR OF THE COLONY OF ROANOKE, RETURNED […]
Historical Events for August 17
CAT NIGHTS BEGIN Cat Nights begin on August 17. This term harks back to the days when people believed in witches. A rather obscure old Irish legend said that a witch could turn herself into a cat eight times, but on the ninth time (August […]
Historical Events for August 16
BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY (VT.) In 1777 British general John Burgoyne sent 700 men to Bennington, Vermont, where 2,600 colonial troops were guarding a storehouse containing war supplies. American general John Stark met the British; killed their commander, Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum; and killed or imprisoned […]