Archive for August 2021
Central State Marauders 2021 Football
Central State opens season against Kentucky State at Classic for Columbus on August 28 Central State University and Kentucky State University will kick off the 2021 football season on August 28 in the inaugural Classic for Columbus. The game features a CSU-KSU rivalry dating back to 1947 with CSU leading the all-time series, 36-23-1. Due…
Read MoreOhio State Buckeyes Football News: Thayer Munford Selected as Second Recipient of the Block “0”
August 28, 2021 Fifth-year senior offensive lineman is also one of six team captains COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thayer Munford already holds two significant titles on the eve of Ohio State’s 132nd season of football: he’s the Buckeyes’ most experienced player with 45 career games played and last week he was named one of seven team captains.…
Read MoreGreyson Sigg by 1 stroke over Aaron Rai to win 2021 Albertsons Boise Open last week on Korn Ferry Tour
Hillcrest Country Club hosted the Alberstons Boise Open presented by Chevron in Boise, Idaho last week Greyson Sigg played the final five holes at 2-under par, while Aaron Rai lost a one-stroke lead with a double bogey the 72nd hole Sigg’s one-stroke victory was his second win of the 2020-21 season, with the first coming in May at…
Read MoreNationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Review
Curtis Luck carried a one-stroke lead into the final round and carded an even-par 71 to win by a stroke In the final round, Luck was 2-over par after 11 holes, but he birdied the par-4 15th and 16th, then parred the final two holes Cameron Young’s T2 capped a four-tournament stretch which earned him Special…
Read MoreSecond-Round Notes – Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship
Second-Round Notes – Friday, August 27, 2021 Course Setup: The Ohio State University Golf Club (Scarlet Course) – Par 71 / 7,444 yards Stephan Jaeger, David Lipsky remain tied atop leaderboard at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nothing changed atop the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship leaderboard Friday, as 18-hole leaders Stephan Jaeger and David Lipsky fired…
Read MoreFirst-Round Notes – Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship
First-Round Notes – Thursday, August 26, 2021 Course Setup: The Ohio State University Golf Club (Scarlet Course) – Par 71 / 7,444 yards David Lipsky, Stephan Jaeger share lead at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stephan Jaeger and David Lipsky, both of whom already secured PGA TOUR cards for the upcoming 2021-22 season as members of…
Read MoreNationwide Children’s Hospital Championship Tee Times for Saturday, August 28
College Football AP Preseason Top 25 for 2021 season
1. Alabama (13-0 in 2020, No. 1 in final AP Poll) 2. Clemson (10-2 in 2020, No. 3 in final AP Poll) 3. Oklahoma (9-2 in 2020, No. 6 in final AP Poll) 4. Georgia (8-2 in 2020, No. 7 in final AP Poll) 5. Iowa State (9-3 in 2020, No. 9 in final AP Poll)…
Read MoreCollege Football is back!! College football schedule for Saturday, August 28: Game times, TV channels
All times Eastern. All schedules and networks subject to change. Week 0 Saturday, Aug. 28 Nebraska at Illinois | 1 p.m. | FOXUConn at Fresno State | 2 p.m. | CBSSNHawai’i at UCLA | 3:30 p.m. | ESPNEastern Illinois at Indiana State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+Alcorn State vs. North Carolina Central (Center Parc Stadium…
Read MoreIt’s official! Cristiano Ronaldo is back with Manchester United FC
Friday 27 August 2021 Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical. Cristiano, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has so far won over 30 major trophies during his career, including five UEFA Champions League titles,…
Read MoreWest Virginia Mountaineers announce contract extension for head basketball coach Bob Huggins
August 27, 2021 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President Shane Lyons on Friday afternoon announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach and Morgantown native, Bob Huggins to serve as head coach through the 2023-24 season, with an option to continue coaching or extend his relationship with the University to June 30,…
Read MoreVancouver Whitecaps FC fire head coach Marc Dos Santos
Friday, Aug 27, 2021 VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that the club has parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos and assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos, effective immediately. Whitecaps FC director of methodology Vanni Sartini will lead the team as acting head coach. Assistant coach Ricardo Clark and goalkeeper coach Youssef…
Read MoreDaily Almanac for Saturday, August 28, 2021; The 240th Day of the Year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, SC, (August 28, 1774 – January 4, 1821) was a Catholic religious sister in the United States and an educator, known as a founder of the country’s parochial school system. After her death, she became the first person born in what would become the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church (September 14, 1975). She also established the first Catholic…
Read MoreHistorical Events for August 27, 2021
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Stephen Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the blues rock band Double Trouble. Other associated acts include singer David Bowie and multi-instrumentalist Chente Vasquez (Chente Vasquez Experience). Although his mainstream career only spanned seven years, he is…
Read More1ST & GOAL tonight live on Megasportsnews.com!
Week 2 has the 1ST & GOAL broadcast team going to South High for a City League cross-division game, Centennial at South. Last year, the Stars were a shocking 0-5 but they did lose some key players when the City Schools started the season later than other leagues. South has had a rebirth under 1999…
Read MoreKorn Ferry Tour News: Pre-Tournament Notes – Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship
Dates: August 26-29, 2021 Where: Columbus, Ohio Course: The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course (71 / 7,444) Course Designer: Alister MacKenzie (1938), Jack Nicklaus (renovation, 2005) Field: 139 players Defending Champion: Curtis Luck Purse: $1,000,000 ($180,000/winner) Format: 72-hole stroke play Quick Links Tournament Media Site Power Rankings Inside The Field Tee Times Meet the 25 Things to Know The Nationwide…
Read MoreNationwide Children’s Hospital Championship: ‘Mr. Comeback’ Bo Van Pelt early 1st Round clubhouse leader; Post-round Interview with media
THE NCHC HAS STARTED. BO VAN PELT POSTED THE BEST ROUND OF THE DAY WITH A -6 UNDER 65. BO IS AN INTERESTING STORY. HE HAD TO SIT OUT THE PGA TOUR SEASONS OF 2016-2019 DUE TO SHOULDER INJURIES, NINE BONE SPURS IN HIS AC JOINT, NUMBNESS AND PAIN IN HIS HAND. HE HAD THORACIC…
Read MoreDayton Flyers Men’s Basketball to Play Cedarville in Exhibition Game on November 1
Thu, Aug 26, 2021 DAYTON – The University of Dayton has announced that it will open the 2021-22 men’s basketball season with an exhibition game against Cedarville on Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ET. Dayton and Cedarville have played 28 times in men’s basketball competition games, with the last meeting coming during the 1949-50 season. …
Read MoreUC Bearcats Soccer: Soccer Preps for Thursday Rivalry Game at Xavier
Wed, Aug 25, 2021 CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati soccer team is ready for its next challenge, a Thursday night showdown at crosstown rival Xavier. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Corcoran Field.FloSports | Live Stats | Tickets HOW TO WATCH FloSports is available online (flosports.tv), through its app on Roku, Apple TV 4 and Amazon Fire TV, and via…
Read MoreOhio State Men’s Soccer: Names Buzzas, Wootton 2021 Captains
Aug. 25, 2021 Buckeyes open season Friday vs. Memphis in Wolstein Classic 2021 Schedule | 2021 Roster | Online Release COLUMBUS, Ohio – Samuel Buzzas, a defender from Bend, Oregon, and Laurence Wootton, a midfielder from Halstead, England, were named captains of the Ohio State men’s soccer team Wednesday. Buzzas is in his third season at Ohio State after spending two…
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