FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS In 1960, there was another racially charged public controversy when Davis married white, Swedish-born actress May Britt in a ceremony officiated by Rabbi William M. Kramer at Temple Israel of Hollywood. While interracial marriage had been legal in California since 1948, anti-miscegenation laws in the U.S. still stood […]
Year: 2021
Hot Blue Jackets hosts Metropolitan Division rival Washington Capitals tonight at 7 PM
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS. WASHINGTON CAPITALS TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 105.7 FM Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) THE MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 2021-22 Record: 7-3-0, 14 pts. (5th, Metropolitan Division) Goals: 3.10 Goals-For/2.80 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.6 Shots-For/34.8 Shots-Against Power Play: 21.4 […]
USF Bulls Football announces home and home series with UConn Huskies
November 02, 2021 Previously announced second game of latest BYU series moved to 2026 season.Contest with Louisville set for 2026 moved to a date to be announcedUSF’s non-conference schedule is full through the 2027 season. FUTURE SCHEDULES TAMPA, NOV. 2, 2021 – USF and UConn will […]
South Florida Bulls Football News: PK Spencer Shrader named as Groza Award Semifinalist
Bulls’ sophomore recognized among the best collegiate kickers in the nationOnly representative from AAC; One of four kickers that are perfect on the season TAMPA, NOV. 4, 2021 – USF sophomore kicker Spencer Shrader, a Tampa native, has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 Lou Groza […]
South Florida Bulls show progress despite 52-42 loss to Houston Cougars
TAMPA, FLA., NOV. 6, 2021– The USF football team (2-7; 1-4 American) got electric plays from several players that had Raymond James Stadium roaring, but ultimately fell in a 54-42 shootout with first-place and No. 20-ranked Houston (8-1; 6-0 American) on homecoming. The Bulls opened the […]
USF kick returner Brian Battie earns AAC Special Teams Player of the Week for performance against Houston
November 08, 2021 NCAA record two 100-yard kickoff returns in a game latest in Bulls special teams excelling in 2021Battie No. 2 in the nation in kick return average; Leads nation in TD returns TAMPA, NOV. 8, 2021 – USF freshman kick returner Brian Battie (Sarasota) has been named […]
South Florida Bulls Football News: Will face highest ranked team ever to play in Tampa Friday night, #2 Cincinnati Bearcats
November 10, 2021 16 NFL scouts are credentialed to attend Friday’s game. On paper, it’s the most formidable task for the USF Bulls this season — or any season. The Bulls (2-7, 1-4 AAC) face the No. 2-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0, 5-0) in Friday night’s […]
Another honor for UC QB Desmond Ridder; Semifinalist for Witten Man of the Year Award
November 10, 2021 Senior QB is one of 20 semifinalists for the award given to an exemplary college leader DALLAS – Cincinnati redshirt senior quarterback Desmond Ridder collected another honor on Wednesday when he was named one of 20 semifinalists for the fifth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man […]
Next test for #2 Bearcats, tonight at South Florida, 6 PM on ESPN2
November 09, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 2-ranked Cincinnati football team will look to start 10-0 for just the second time in school history on Friday night at 6 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., when it faces USF. The Bearcats (9-0, 5-0 AAC) […]
UC QB Desmond Ridder a Semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award
November 09, 2021 FORT WORTH, Texas – Cincinnati redshirt senior quarterback Desmond Ridder was named a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award on Tuesday. It’s the second straight year Cincinnati’s team leader has been named to the O’Brien semifinalist list. He was named to the 2021 Maxwell Award […]
UC WR Alec Pierce, LB Joel Dublanko honored with AAC Weekly Award
CINCINNATI – Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce and linebacker Joel Dublanko were both named to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Honor Roll on Monday. Pierce brought in five catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in Cincinnati’s win over Tulsa on Saturday. This was his second 100-yard receiving game of the […]
#2 UC Bearcats use defense to stop Tulsa eight snaps inside 12-yard in final two minutes securing 28-20 win
November 06, 2021 CINCINNATI – The No. 2-ranked Cincinnati football team moved to 9-0 for the second straight year and fourth time in school history on Saturday by defeating Tulsa in a hard-fought game, 28-20, inside Nippert Stadium. The victory was a fitting end to a day […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, November 12, 2021; Day 316 of the Year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joseph “Joe” Coors, Sr. (November 12, 1917 – March 15, 2003), was the grandson of brewer Adolph Coors and president of Coors Brewing Company. Brewing career After graduation, he began work in the Coors Porcelain Co., the porcelain business that helped the company survive Prohibition. With his brother William Coors (whose desks […]
Blue Jackets to retire Rick Nash’s Number 61 on Saturday, March 5
Club’s all-time leading scorer will be the first player in franchise history to have his number retired COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that Rick Nash will be the first player in franchise history to have his jersey retired when his number 61 […]
UConn announces Jim Mora as new head football coach
11/11/2021 STORRS, Conn. – Jim L. Mora, has been named as the next head football coach of the University of Connecticut, as announced by director of athletics David Benedict on Thursday, November 11. Mora will become the 32nd head coach in the program’s history, which dates back to 1896. […]
UConn Football News: To play Home and Home Series with South Florida Bulls
STORRS, Conn. – The University of Connecticut football team has entered into an agreement to play two games against the University of South Florida during the 2023 and 2028 seasons, as announced on Tuesday. The game in 2023 will take place on October 21 East Hartford, […]
NFL Week 10 Injury Report for Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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NFL Week 10 Preview: Bengals get bye, Browns on road to New England
NFL KICKS OFF SECOND HALF; MVPs IN PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHT WEEK 10 DOCKET It’s Week 10 in the NFL and there’s standing room only in the top half of the standings. That’s because several teams have rebounded recently and are making strong cases to return to […]
NFL News: 32 Nominees announced for 2021 FAN OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CAPTAIN MORGAN
New York, NY [November 9, 2021] – The NFL announced today the 32 nominees from all 32 Clubs for the Fan of the Year contest presented by Captain Morgan. The contest celebrates extraordinary fans who inspire others through their love of football and bring an “original […]