JULY 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today that restricted free agent winger Patrik Laine has accepted the club’s qualifying offer of $7.5 million for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season. Laine, 23, has recorded 150 […]
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Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN LEFT WING ERIC ROBINSON TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2023-24
JULY 28, 2021 Speedy forward had his best season in 2020-21, leading the club in plus/minus rating, game-winning goals COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed left wing Eric Robinson to a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN DUBLIN, OHIO NATIVE, CENTER SEAN KURALY TO FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT
JULY 28, 2021 Dublin, Ohio native has tallied 22-44-68, 134 PIM in 270 career NHL games with Boston Bruins COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Sean Kuraly to a four-year, $10 million contract through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club General […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN DEFENSEMAN GAVIN BAYREUTHER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT THROUGH 2022-23
JULY 28, 2021 Contract is two-way, NHL/AHL deal for 2021-22 and one-way NHL deal in 2022-23 season COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to a two-year contract through the 2022-23 National Hockey League season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN FORWARD TYLER SIKURA TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON
JULY 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Tyler Sikura to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Sikura, 29, has posted 55 goals and 58 […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Columbus Crew News: Win at Atlanta impressive for team without star players
This past Sunday afternoon, Jonathan Mensah produced a performance that shows why the Crew’s captain is also one of the best defenders in MLS and an unsung hero. With an inspiring performance on both ends of the pitch, the center back from Accra, Ghana, delivered […]
2021 Pioneer Football League race between Davidson and San Diego
Tue, Jul 27, 2021 ST. LOUIS – Defending Pioneer Football League champion Davidson College is the choice to win the league’s 2021 title in the league’s Preseason Coaches’ Poll, voted by each of the league’s head coaches. The PFL will present its 2021 Preseason All-PFL […]
Dayton Flyers picked to finish fourth in 2021 Pioneer Football League race
Tue, Jul 27, 2021 Defending Champion Davidson Picked First In Coaches Poll ST. LOUIS – The University of Dayton football team was picked to finish fourth in the Pioneer Football League for the fall 2021 season in a preseason vote of the league’s coaches. Dayton has […]
Blue Jackets EXTEND QUALIFYING OFFERS TO FIVE PLAYERS
JULY 26, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended qualifying offers to five players, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Monday. The qualifying offers were made to the following players: Patrik Laine, Right Wing Alexandre Texier, Center Calvin Thurkauf, Center/Left Wing Jake Bean, […]
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: volunteer registration now open for 2021 tournament
Columbus, Ohio – Tournament officials have announced that volunteer registration for the 15th annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship is now open to the public at www.ncc-golf.com. The 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship will be held August 23 – 29 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet […]
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: Korn Ferry Tour Finals event returns the week of August 23 – 29 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course
July 26, 2021 Pub Thirteen anchors full lineup of daily activities during tournament week as fans return for the award-winning event Columbus, Ohio – The 15th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course, the week of August […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Columbus Crew wins on road against Atlanta United FC as Room and Mensah lead the way
Jonathan Mensah’s back-post header off a Lucas Zelarayan corner kick in the 65th minute helped lift the Columbus Crew to a 1-0 win over Atlanta United, spoiling the party for the crowd of 67,000-plus at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday afternoon. Zelarayan was brought on as part […]
University of Oklahoma and University of Texas at Austin issues joint statement concerning Big 12 Conference
The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Oklahoma notified the Big 12 Athletic Conference today that they will not be renewing their grants of media rights following expiration in 2025. Providing notice to the Big 12 at this point is important in […]
Big 12 Conference News: 2021 Football Preseason Watch Lists Candidates
The following Big 12 football players are candidates on preseason watch lists for 2021 national awards. Check back frequently for updates. Maxwell Award (outstanding player in college football)Breece Hall, Iowa State, RBBrock Purdy, Iowa State, QBSkylar Thompson, K-State, QBDeuce Vaughn, K-State, RBMarvin Mims, Oklahoma, WRSpencer Rattler, […]
Big 12 Conference News: Football Championship Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 2021 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship game are on sale now. The contest will be played Saturday, December 4 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game time will be announced when available. Tickets are priced at $205, $150, $95 and $65 […]
Big 12 Conference News: 2021-22 Bowl Selection Process
College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection ProcessThe CFP Selection Committee ranks the top 25 teams and selects the four teams to participate in the semifinal games. Then, after the contract bowls are filled based on conference agreements, the Committee will assign teams to fill the remaining […]
Big 12 Conference Football News: Oklahoma Sooners the team to beat for Sixth straight year
Oklahoma is the choice for the sixth straight year to win the Conference title in the Big 12 Football Preseason Poll, voted on by media representatives. This year marks the ninth since 2011 in which the Sooners topped the preseason rankings. They have captured a […]
Big 12 Conference News: Media Preseason Football Team
The Big 12 Conference has announced its 2021 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team and individual awards, chosen by media representatives who cover the league. The Media Preseason Poll will be released at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday. 2021 Preseason All-Big 12 Individual HonorsOffensive Player of […]