NEW YORK (May 24, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule: Thursday, May 27 The start time of Game 5 of the First Round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs has been set for 7 p.m. ET on […]

NEW YORK (May 24, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Archibald has been suspended for one game for clipping Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley during Game 3 of the teams’ First Round series in Winnipeg on Sunday, May 23, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at 11:09 of the […]

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Reverend Fr. Stephen Theodore Badin (born Étienne Théodore Badin on July 17, 1768 – April 21, 1853) was the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States. He spent most of his long career ministering to widely dispersed Catholics in Canada and in what […]

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jordan Weber threw Mizzou’s 40th no-hitter in program history to send Mizzou to the Super Regionals for the first time since 2016. Weber and Laurin Krings fired back-to-back one-hitters to open the Columbia Regional. The Tigers defeated Iowa State 5-0 in the Final. As the designated visitors for […]

Illinois native comes from Horizon League foe Milwaukee Monday, May 24, 2021 DAYTON – Wright State head coach Scott Nagy has announced the addition of C.J. Wilbourn to join the Raider program. Wilborn, a 6-7 forward-center, has three years of eligibility remaining and joins the Raiders […]

Three-time World Series champion to lead U.S. into final qualifying for the Tokyo Olympic Games,  CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball named Mike Scioscia its manager for the 2021 Professional National Team on Tuesday. A three-time World Series Champion as both a manager and a player, Scioscia […]

CARY, N.C. — The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced the schedule for the 2021 Baseball Americas Qualification Event for the Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020. Team USA, currently ranked No. 2 in the world rankings, will open the tournament against Nicaragua (No. 15) in […]

Jerry Weinstein, Dave Wallace, Ernie Young, Darren Fenster, and Roly de Armas complete the Olympic qualifying staff CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball Professional National Team Manager Mike Scioscia finalized the coaching staff for the 2021 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball Americas Qualification Event for the […]

USA Baseball announced its 28-man training camp roster for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Baseball Americas Qualifier. The final 26-man roster will be announced on Sunday, May 30. Stay tuned to @USABaseball on Twitter for the latest roster news. HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEAM ROSTER Nick Allen, infielder, […]

DAYTON DRAGONS HOMESTAND PREVIEW May 25 – May 30, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule** Tuesday, May 25– Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 26– Quad Cities River Bandits (Royals) at Dayton Dragons […]

May 23, 2021 South Bend, Ind.—The South Bend Cubs broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and then held off a Dayton comeback bid in the ninth to defeat the Dragons 5-4. The Cubs won four of six […]

VICTORIA DAY (CANADA) Victoria Day commemorates the May 24, 1819, birthday of Britain’s Queen Victoria (who since has had a whole era named for her–the Victorian era). The British have always celebrated the birthday of the ruling monarch. After Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, the […]

Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting the three best records in franchise history: 2016-17 (50-24-8, 108 pts), 2018-19 (47-31-4, […]

5/18/2021 After reaching a national championship football game for the first time in program history, South Dakota State finished second in both major Football Championship Subdivision polls. The Jackrabbits placed second in both the Stats Perform media poll revealed Monday and the AFCA FCS Coaches’ […]

Jimmy Nelson placed on IL May 23rd, 2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Nelson on the 10-day injured list with right forearm inflammation, retroactive May 21. Bickford, 25, was claimed […]

St. Louis, Mo., May 23, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’ series finale with the Cubs, that they have placed right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas (right forearm tightness) on the 10-day Injured List and recalled right-handed reliever Junior Fernandez from Memphis (AAA). Mikolas, who was removed from […]

Gordon recalled from Triple-A St. Paul May 23rd, 2021 CLEVELAND, OH — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda on the 10-day Injured List with a right adductor strain. He was removed after 5.0 innings yesterday in Cleveland due to the injury. […]

May 23rd, 2021Share The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves: Reinstated RHP Taylor Widener (right groin strain) from the 10-day injured list. Widener will start today’s game. Following yesterday’s game, optioned INF/OF Josh VanMeter to Triple-A Reno. COURTESY ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS & MLBpressbox.com

May 23rd, 2021 The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin from Triple-A Rochester and placed right-handed pitcher Will Harris on the 10-day Injured List (right hand inflammation) on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. McGowin, 29, […]

5/16/2021 FRISCO, Texas – South Dakota State’s first-ever appearance in a national championship football game came up one play and 16 seconds short as Sam Houston put together a game-winning drive in the closing minutes to defeat the Jackrabbits, 23-21, at a rain-soaked Toyota Stadium. […]