54-year-old Peter Vermes is no stranger for MLS fans who have followed the league during its 26-year existence. The New Jersey native has played for the New York/New Jersey Metro Stars, the Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards. Including all games with all teams that […]

32-year-old Mexican striker Javier Hernandez is commonly known as Chicharito, meaning little pea in Spanish, and wears the name on his shirt. This is due to his father, Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, being nicknamed Chícharo (pea) because of his green eyes. He has played all over the world in soccer: Guadalajara, Manchester United, Real […]

CF Montreal came into Major League Soccer as the Montreal Impact. But after last season, the ownership decided on a rebranding and came up with the name of CF Montreal. Maybe the rebranding has something to do with the new energy that CF Montreal is […]

1780s 1780: AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES INCORPORATED, IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 1784: FIRST GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI, IN PHILADELPHIA 1790s BORN 1796: HORACE MANN (AMERICAN EDUCATOR) 1880s 1886: HAYMARKET AFFAIR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1920s BORN 1929: AUDREY HEPBURN (ACTRESS) 1950s BORN […]

*Vito Wormgoor prior to Saturday had played only 12 minutes. *Hadn’t played since last July against FC Cincinnati. *He got hurt in that game with a broken ankle. *This past Saturday, he was in the starting lineup against CF Montreal. It was his first action […]

5/3/21 Boston Places Right-Handed Pitcher Ryan Brasier on 60-day Injured List BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today claimed right-handed pitcher Brandon Brennan off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox placed right-handed […]

5/3/21 Induction Ceremony & Reds Alumni Softball Game at Great American Ball Park The 2021 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by PNC Bank has been rescheduled for Friday, August 27 at Great American Ball Park. Legendary Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will be honored as the sole inductee […]

5/3/21 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell from Triple-A St. Paul. Waddell, 26, appeared in two games for the Twins in April, pitching 3.0 scoreless innings of relief with five hits allowed and two walks. To make […]

Philadelphia Phillies reliever José Alvarado has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for inciting a benches-clearing incident following the top of the eighth inning of Friday night’s home game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior […]

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s placed left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the injured list with a left hand fracture and recalled left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek from their alternate site, the club announced today. Luzardo was 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA (18 er in 28.0 ip) […]

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s placed right-handed pitcher J.B. Wendelken on the injured list with a strained left oblique and recalled right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems from their alternate site, the club announced today. Wendelken pitched in his American League leading 15th game of the season […]

RHP Dustin May placed on 10-day IL, RHP Corey Knebel transferred to 60-day IL LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham and placed right-handed pitcher Dustin May on the 10-day injured list with a right arm injury. In […]

KANSAS CITY, MO. (May 2, 2021) – The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that catcher Salvador Perez and left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for the month of April. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Perez, 30, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have received RHP Paxton Schultz from the Milwaukee Brewers as the player to be named later to complete the February 15 trade of OF Derek Fisher. Schultz, 23, was selected by the Brewers in the 14th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft. The Utah Valley State product pitched […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia and optioned right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta. Vesia, 25, will be recalled for the second time this season and his next appearance will be his Dodgers debut. The Northern California native was acquired from the […]

MAY 3, 2021 II vs. NASHVILLE PREDATORS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV:  Bally Sports Ohio           Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter)              Radio:  97.1 The Fan              Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 16-25-11, 43 pts. (8th, Discover Central Division)  Goals:  2.31 […]

THREE HARD LAPS * The Bruins and Oilers can punch their tickets to the postseason during Monday’s 14-game slate. * Semyon Varlamov can become the third goaltender in the NHL’s modern era (since 1943-44) with a shutout in four consecutive appearances and first since Brian Boucher blanked opponents in five straight over 17 years ago. […]

olive and NHL Announce 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Partnership and Bracket Challenge Presenting Sponsorship in U.S.; Scotiabank and Liga Stavok to Serve as Presenting Sponsors in Canada and Russia, Respectively NEW YORK/TORONTO (MAY 3, 2021) – ‘Bracketology’ marks its return to the NHL when early registration […]

Oilers’ McDavid, Islanders’ Varlamov Round Out ‘Three Stars’ NEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – Detroit Red Wings goaltender Thomas Greiss and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System regional director of pharmacy Joanne MacDonald have been named the NHL’s “First Stars” for the week ending May 2. Throughout the 2020-21 season the NHL is […]

Fans Can Visit NHL.com/APIHeritage to See Exclusive Features NEW YORK/TORONTO (May 3, 2021) – For the first time, the National Hockey League (NHL®) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) will celebrate Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month as part of their annual Hockey Is For Everyone™ campaign. […]