Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons will recognize Bogg Ministries as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Thursday, May 27th against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. The Dragons Community […]
Year: 2021
Dayton Dragons recognized “HOMETOWN HEROES” RECIPIENT DURING GAME ON MAY 26; Blue Star Mothers
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons recognized Blue Star Mothers as a “Hometown Heroes” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Wednesday night against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark. The Dayton Dragons shine the spotlight on the military, past and present, […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, May 27, 2021
1810s BORN 1818: AMELIA BLOOMER (REFORMER) 1830s BORN 1837: “WILD BILL” HICKOK (FRONTIERSMAN) 1840s DIED 1840: NICCOLÒ PAGANINI (COMPOSER) 1900s BORN 1907: RACHEL CARSON (CONSERVATIONIST) 1910s BORN 1912: JOHN CHEEVER (WRITER) 1930s 1937: GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IN SAN FRANCISCO OPENED TO PEDESTRIANS ONLY 1940s 1941: […]
Megasportsnews.com Weekly MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox 1st, Indians 10th, Reds 18th
Boston Red Sox: Owns one of baseball’s best records; has baseball’s highest scoring offense at 5.3 rpg; much-improved team from 2020 version that went 24-36. San Francisco Giants: Team has a pitching staff of ex-Reds who are doing very well: Alex Wood, Johnny Cueto, Anthony […]
NHL Morning Skate for Wednesday, May 26, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * The Maple Leafs earned their third straight win to move within one of reaching the Second Round, while the Hurricanes snapped a two-game slide to take a 3-2 series lead. * Joe Thornton scored and became the oldest Toronto player to record a point in a playoff […]
NHL announces Start Time for Potential Wild-Golden Knights Game 7 on Friday
NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the start time of Game 7 (if necessary)of the First Round series between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights has been set for 9 p.m. ET on Friday, May 28, in Las Vegas. The game would be televised on NBCSN in the U.S. In […]
NHL issues Schedule of Finalists Announcements for 2020-21 awards
NEW YORK (May 26, 2021) – The National Hockey League will reveal finalists for the 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone beginning next Tuesday, June 1. The complete schedule, which is subject to change, is listed below: Tuesday, June 1 Vezina Trophy Wednesday, June 2 Ted […]
NHL News: “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky, Kenny Albert & Eddie Olczyk Join the Turner Sports NHL Team
Gretzky to Provide Studio Analysis for Premier Regular Season Events and Throughout Stanley Cup Playoffs; Play-by-Play Announcer Albert and Analyst Olczyk to Provide Game Commentary The NHL is coming to Turner Sports’ networks and platforms later this year and the first additions to the roster […]
NHL and Shavelogic announce Partnership
Razor Start-Up Joins the NHL with First Multi-Faceted National Sports Sponsorship NEW YORK & DALLAS (May 26, 2021) – Shavelogic Inc., an industry-defying razor startup and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a new partnership, naming Shavelogic an Official NHL Partner in the United States. […]
NWSL News: Jamaica calls up Racing Louisville’s Cheyna Matthews to preliminary roster
May 26, 2021 Racing Louisville FC forward Cheyna Matthews has been named to the Jamaican Women’s National Team’s preliminary roster for next month’s Summer Series of games, which includes a matchup against a U.S. Women’s National Team preparing for the Olympics. The Reggae Girlz first […]
NWSL News: NWSL announces 19 players to be called up to USWNT Training Camp for WNT Summer Series
May 25, 2021 CHICAGO (May 25, 2021) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named 23 players for a training camp and games during the 2021 WNT Summer Series, Presented by AT&T 5G. The USA’s three games of the Summer Series begin […]
NWSL News: OL Reign star Angelina Named to Brazil Women’s National Team Roster for June Friendly Matches
Pia Sundhage has named OL Reign midfielder Angelina to the roster for June FIFA international matches May 25, 2021 This marks the first time Angelina has been called up to Brazil’s senior national team. The 21-year-old midfielder has extensive experience with the U17 and U20 […]
NWSL News: Mark Parsons, Portland Thorns head coach to leave team at end of 2021 season
Veteran manager will manage Netherlands Women’s National Team PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons has accepted the position as the head coach of the Netherlands Women’s National Team. He will remain with the club until the conclusion of the 2021 NWSL season. […]
NWSL News: English legend Eniola Aluko hired as new Sporting Director by Angel City
Joins Following a Successful Tenure as Director of Women’s Football at Aston Villa FC Angel City Football Club (ACFC) is excited to announce the appointment of the club’s first-ever Sporting Director, Eniola Aluko. One of England’s most dazzling strikers, Eniola made 102 appearances for the […]
NWSL News: Stanford product Kiki Pickett, Kansas City first round pick signs contract
Fourth overall draft pick comes to terms on three-year contract KANSAS CITY (May 18, 2021) – Kansas City NWSL announced today the signing of defender Kiki Pickett through the 2023 season. Pickett was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft. Following […]
NWSL News: Sam Mewis Returns to North Carolina Courage
Highly decorated 3x NWSL Champion, 3x NWSL Shield winner and FIFA World Cup Champion returns from Manchester City Cary, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – The North Carolina Courage are thrilled to announce Sam Mewis, 2020 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, is returning to the […]
NWSL News: Racing Louisville signs striker Ebony Salmon
The native of England led her FA Women’s Super League side in scoring last season LOUISVILLE (May 13, 2021) – Ebony Salmon, an emerging forward who recently received her first call up to England’s national team, will continue her career with Racing Louisville FC, the club […]
NWSL News: 2021 Roster Rules, Regulations and Competition Guidelines
League shares revised discovery policy and salary cap, compensation increases CHICAGO (May 13, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League today released the 2021 season roster rules and competition guidelines. These rules and competition policies must be followed by all league teams for the 2021 campaign. […]
NWSL News: NC Courage forward Debinha Named MVP of 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Presented by Secret Deodorant
NC Courage forward notched tournament-leading three goals CHICAGO (May 11, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today North Carolina Courage forward Debinha has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant. Appearing in four contests and […]
NWSL News: National Broadcast Schedule for 2021
CBS Television Network to air four matches including the 2021 NWSL Championship; CBS Sports Network to televise both semifinal matches; Paramount+ to exclusively stream 82 matches in the U.S. CHICAGO (May 7, 2021) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the full broadcast schedule for […]