Ohio State’s athletic director Gene Smith has agreed to a four-year contract extension. The new deal will keep him in at the Columbus, Ohio school until June 2026. The school confirmed the contract after reports surfaced everywhere in the media. Under the new contract which […]
Year: 2021
Duke University elevates Nina King to VP and Director of Athletics; will take over on September 1
Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. King is currently Duke’s senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She will succeed Kevin M. […]
New Jersey Devils hire former USA Women’s Hockey star, captain and Gold medalist Meghan Duggan as Manager, Player Development
May 19, 2021 The New Jersey Devils today announced that Meghan Duggan has been hired for the newly created role of Manager, Player Development within the club’s Hockey Operations Department. The announcement was made by Devils’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald. “We are incredibly […]
Texas Tech signs Florida State transfer Sardaar Calhoun
May 19, 2021 LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams has officially announced the signing of Sardaar Calhoun to a financial aid agreement. Calhoun is transferring in from Florida State University and will have two years of eligibility remaining to play for the Red Raiders. A […]
Marshall’s best offensive lineman Cain Madden enters transfer portal
He is very much sought-after by schools like Florida State. Mainly due to the fact that Adam Fuller, Florida State University’s Defensive Coordinator, is Marshall’s former DC. Also, factor in that the Oregon Ducks where former Marshall Offensive Line coach Alex Mirabal is now heading […]
Day Air Ballpark to host OHSAA Baseball Tournament in early June
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Wright State hires Kari Hoffman away from nearby Cedarville University to head Women’s Basketball program
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Has spent the last five seasons as head coach at Cedarville DAYTON – Kari Hoffman has been named the women’s basketball head coach at Wright State University, Director of Athletics Bob Grant announced on Thursday afternoon. Hoffman becomes just the eighth head […]
He’s back! John Davidson returns to Blue Jackets as President of Hockey Operations; Team gives GM Jarmo Kekalainen a contract extension
MAY 20, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named John Davidson president of hockey operations and alternate governor and signed General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen to a contract extension through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President and Alternate Governor […]
Dayton Flyers Baseball set for 2 games at Day Air Ballpark on May 21
FINAL TWO GAMES FOR THE FLYERS AT DOWNTOWN STADIUM DAYTON, OH – The University of Dayton Flyers will play two games at Day Air Ballpark against Atlantic 10 Conference foe George Washington University on Friday, May 21st. The doubleheader begins at 4:30 p.m., with the second […]
Wright State Men’s Basketball hires Dan Bere’ as assistant coach
May 18, 2021 DAYTON – Wright State men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Tuesday the addition of Dan Beré as an assistant coach for the Raiders. “Dan is a great fit for our program, he is familiar with how we operate and brings plenty of […]
Dayton Dragons announce Day Air Ballpark back to normal capacity with June 8 Homestand
ALSO OPENING UP ADDITIONAL SEATS FOR MAY HOMESTAND DAYTON, OH – Day Air Ballpark is opening to full capacity! In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons are pleased to announce that they are returning to full stadium […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, May 20, 2021
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Memorial Tournament News: Pro-Am, Military, Field Update
May 19, 2021 Major champion and world No. 2 Justin Thomas and Columbus native Bo Hoag commit to the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide NFL greats Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Larry Fitzgerald and Anthony Muñoz join IndyCar Series star Graham Rahal to play in the official Tournament […]
Memorial Tournament Media Day: Drive, Chip, Putt results
The results of the Media Day Drive-Chip-Putt contest with everyone. Below is a recap, and the full leaderboard. Thanks to all that participated and a big congrats to our winners, with a special shout out to the overall champion, Jerod Smalley. Over All Champion 1st place: […]
NBA on TV tonight, Play-In Tournament
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NHL announces 2021 Draft Lottery set for June 2
Expansion Seattle Kraken Placed as No. 3 Seed, Matching Vegas’ Position for 2017 Draws NEW YORK (May 19, 2021) – The National Hockey League announced today the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery, used to determine the order of selection for the first 16 picks in the first round of […]
NHL News: McDavid wins Art Ross Trophy; Matthews earns “Rocket” Richard Award
NEW YORK (May 19, 2021) – The 2020-21 National Hockey League regular season concluded today with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid capturing his third Art Ross Trophy as the League’s scoring champion and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews claiming his first Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the NHL’s goal-scoring leader. McDavid registered a League-best 105 points (33-72—105 […]
NHL issues Statement on St. Louis and Vegas COVID-19 Test Results
NEW YORK (May 19, 2021) – The National Hockey League today released the following statement: “This morning, we became aware of certain test results involving multiple Players on two Clubs (the St. Louis Blues and the Vegas Golden Knights) that had indicated positive results for the COVID-19 virus. Because those reported […]
Saluting First Star Performers in 2020-21: NHL Gives Thanks to Frontline Healthcare Heroes Across North America
NEW YORK (May 19, 2021) – Throughout the 2020-21 regular season the NHL has been celebrating the remarkable efforts of the off-ice stars who have made it possible for us to play our games amid a pandemic by honoring frontline healthcare heroes from the regions represented by the […]
NHL announces 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees from all 31 Teams
NEW YORK (May 18, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced the 31 team nominees for the 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in […]