August 11th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have made the following roster moves: · RHP Ross Stripling has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. · RHP Trent Thornton has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will be active for tonight’s game. · RHP Connor Overton has been selected […]
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Los Angeles Dodgers activate RHP Edwin Uceta
August 11th, 2021 LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta from the injured list and placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the injured list with a right hip inflammation, retroactive 8/8. Uceta, 23, returns after being placed on the injured list […]
Seattle Mariners News: Unveil statue of DH legend Edgar Martinez outside T-Mobile Park
August 11th, 2021 The sculpture commemorates the most famous hit in Mariners history — “The Double” The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday unveiled a statue of Edgar Martinez, on the south side of T-Mobile Park, along the street that bears his name, in a pose that represents […]
Oakland A’s News: Ten members of the Philadelphia A’s to be inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
A’s to celebrate the Athletics HOF 2021 Class with pregame video tribute on Sunday, Aug. 22 August 11th, 2021 OAKLAND, Calif. — Ten members of the Philadelphia A’s, including former owner/manager Connie Mack, Baseball Hall of Famers Eddie Collins and Eddie Plank, Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, Al Simmons, and Rube […]
Boston Red Sox News: Place catcher Christian Vázquez on bereavement list
Boston Recalls Catcher Connor Wong from Triple-A Worcester August 11th, 2021 BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox placed catcher Christian Vázquez on the bereavement list. To fill Vázquez’s spot on the active major league roster, the Red Sox […]
Field of Dreams Game tonight at Dyersville, Iowa at 6:15 PM CT: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox; Yankees Notes
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Field of Dreams Game is tonight! NY Yankees play the Chicago White Sox at Dyersville, Iowa; White Sox Game Notes
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Daily Almanac for Thursday, August 12, 2021
VICTORY DAY (RHODE ISLAND) This day marks the anniversary of the Allies’ victory during World War II. Japan agreed to surrender unconditionally, virtually ending the war. The world didn’t hear this announcement until the following day, and the surrender wasn’t official until September 2, when […]
Historical Events for August 11
DOG DAYS END The phrase “Dog Days” refers to the hottest days of summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional timing of the Dog Days: the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising of the […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway & INDYCAR News: Statements on Passing of Iconic Motorsports Broadcaster Bob Jenkins
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 9, 2021) – Statements from Roger Penske and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles on legendary motorsports broadcaster and announcer Bob Jenkins, who died Aug. 9 at 73 after a valiant fight with cancer: Roger Penske, Chairman, Penske Entertainment Corp. “Bob […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway News: “Voice of the 500” Broadcaster Bob Jenkins dead at age 73
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2021) – Veteran radio and television broadcaster Bob Jenkins, a former “Voice of the 500” inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2019, died Aug. 9 at age 73 after a valiant fight with cancer. The voice of […]
Columbus Blue Jackets announce SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR 2021-22 SEASON GO ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 AT 10 A.M.
AUGUST 10, 2021 Exclusive pre-sale opportunities for CBJ Season Ticket Holders begin Tuesday, August 17 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that single-game tickets for regular season home games played at Nationwide Arena during the 2021-22 campaign, including the Thursday, October 14 home […]
Ohio High School Athletic Association News: Update on NIL and Other Legislative Action and Proposals
News Release – Ohio High School Athletic Association Executive Director Doug Ute www.OHSAA.org | twitter.com/OHSAASports | www.Facebook.com/OHSAASports For Immediate Release – August 10, 2021 Action taken by the Ohio General Assembly has implications on high school sports COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association recently updated […]
Ohio State Athletic News: Important New Technologies/Changes for 2021 at Ohio Stadium
August 10, 2021 More mobile applications plus pedestal scanners and metal detectors at entrances and cashless ops COLUMBUS, Ohio – The start of any new Ohio State Buckeyes college football season at Ohio Stadium always features important new protocols and changes. The 2021 season is no different […]
Dayton Dragons News: Donatos Movie Night Returns to Day Air Ballpark Sunday, August 15
August 10, 2021 Fans Can Watch “Trolls World Tour” and Enjoy Other Fun Activities DAYTON, Ohio – Donatos Family Movie Night is back again with a feature presentation of “Trolls World Tour” (rated PG) on the 2,000-square-foot HD video board at Day Air Ballpark. The gates […]
Dayton Dragons bringing Host Rob Schneider Comedy Show to Day Air Ballpark on August 12; Jamie Lissow opening act
DAYTON, OH – The Dayton Dragons, along with East Coast Entertainment/The Comedy Zone, will host its second comedy show at Day Air Ballpark on Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m. Former Saturday Night Live and movie star, Rob Schneider, and opening act, Jamie Lissow, will take the stage […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, August 10, 2021
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS saac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer. He has been one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a […]
The Michigan Man that all Blue Jackets fans like, Zach Werenski signs contract extension through 27-28 Season
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced on July 29. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals and 124 […]
One of College Football’s iconic coaches and Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden, dies at 91
The NFF Board remembers and salutes Bowden and his legacy, which ranks among the greatest in history. IRVING, Texas (Aug. 8, 2021) – College Football Hall of Fame Coach Bobby Bowden, a 2006 College Football Hall of Fame inductee who led programs at Samford, West Virginia and […]
Ohio State Athletics: Men & Women’s Cross Country Teams announce 2021 Schedule
Aug. 9, 2021 Buckeyes open year Sept. 3 in Evansville, Ind. ADDITIONAL INFO Online Release COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State men’s and women’s cross country programs will open their 2021 slate Sept. 3, kicking off a full slate of meets this fall. The Buckeyes will […]