Robert Jerry Lanier Jr. (September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. In 14 NBA seasons, Lanier averaged 20.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.1 […]
Month: May 2022
NHL News: 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN and ESPN2 Draw Strong Viewership for First-Round Game One Matchups
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers Was Most-Viewed Game One of a First-Round Stanley Cup Playoff Game on Record on Cable and Delivered 1.04 Million Viewers; Peaked at 1.5 Million Viewers The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs returned to ESPN and ESPN2 this week, getting off […]
NHL News: NHL Announces 32 Team Nominees for 2021-22 King Clancy Memorial Trophy
NHL Public RelationsMay 4, 2022 NEW YORK (May 4, 2022) – The National Hockey League today announced the 32 team nominees for the 2021-22 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is presented “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made […]
ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 4, 2022
May 4, 2022 * After fueling up on “spicy pork and broccoli” between the first and second overtime periods, Louis Domingue was thrust into the Penguins net during the fifth frame of Game 1. With a full stomach and fresh legs, Domingue made 17 saves in relief as Pittsburgh prevailed in […]
NHL News: Opening Night of 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Delivers Strong Viewership
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ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022 * David Perron posted a hat trick and Ville Husso outdueled veteran Marc-Andre Fleury to become the only goaltender in Blues history with a shutout in his first career playoff appearance. * Reigning Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner Auston Matthews continued his goal-scoring ways as the Maple Leafs blanked the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions […]
Columbus Crew Report: Head coach Caleb Porter recaps tie at New England, previews New York City FC this week’s opponent from his Tuesday press conference
A few weeks ago the Columbus Crew was sitting 12th in the conference on a 4-game pointless skid and the fanbase calling for head coach Caleb Porter’s head. Especially with the loss at Detroit City FC in U.S. Open Cup play. That is a no-no […]
FC Cincinnati still alive in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open, travels to New England tonight in Round of 32
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 FC Cincinnati resume competition in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, May 11 when the Orange and Blue travel to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Revolution. Kickoff for the Round of 32 from Foxborough, Massachusetts is […]
FC Cincinnati News: Acosta, Celentano, Coach Noonan named to MLS Team of the Week
Monday, May 9, 2022 FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta, goalkeeper Roman Celentano, and Head Coach Pat Noonan have all been named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 10. The trio was a vital part of the Orange and Blue’s 2-0 win against […]
FC Cincinnati 2 acquires on loan Bryan Sanchez from SD Aucas
Monday, May 9, 2022 FC Cincinnati 2 have acquired attacker Bryan Sánchez on a loan through 2022, with an option to purchase, from SD Aucas in Ecuador, the club announced today. Sánchez, 19, has played for SD Aucas’ U19 squad before making his pro debut […]
FC Cincinnati News: Pulls off stunner with Brandon Vazquez stoppage time goal, 1-0
Saturday, May 7, 2022 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Brandon Vazquez scored the latest goal in club history, three minutes into second half stoppage time, to earn FC Cincinnati a 1-0 win Saturday night against Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field. The win gave FC Cincinnati […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, May 11, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Thailand[a] (/ˈtaɪlænd, ˈtaɪlənd/ TY-land, TY-lənd), historically known as Siam (/saɪˈæm, ˈsaɪæm/) and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia spanning 513,120 square kilometres (198,120 sq mi), with a population of almost 70 million. It is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to […]
Erik Hurtado’s late goal gives Crew point and 2-2 tie at New England
Saturday, May 7, 2022 A late goal from Erik Hurtado earned a comeback draw for the Columbus Crew against the New England Revolution in a wild, back and forth game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. Two unanswered goals in the second half seemed to […]
Shocking! New York Islanders fire Barry Trotz for missing 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs
New York Islanders President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello announced today that Barry Trotz has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach. The Islanders, who won 48, 35, 32 and 37 games under Trotz, missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18. The […]
Country music world mourns the loss of singer Mickey Gilley at age 86 (1936-2022)
Popular country star Mickey Gilley, whose Texas honky-tonk, Gilley’s, inspired the 1980 movie “Urban Cowboy” and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightspots, died over the weekend at age 86. His death was announced by Pasadena, Texas Mayor Jeff Wagner. The cousin of pianist Carl McVoy, […]
Sacramento Kings hire Golden State assistant coach Mike Brown to change long-time losing culture
MAY 09, 2022 Today, Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair named Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Mike has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead winning teams throughout his long and successful […]
Kentucky Derby News: Rich Strike comes from behind to win 148th Running of the Derby
RED TR-Racing’s Rich Strike, a last-minute addition to the Kentucky Derby (G1) field from the also-eligible list on Friday morning, rallied from far back to pull an 80-1 upset of Saturday’s 148th Run for the Roses. In deep stretch, the onetime maiden claimer rolled past favored Epicenter and […]
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Daily Almanac for Monday, May 9, 2022
TODAY’S ALMANAC Question of the Day Is there a best feeding time for fish, and is this also the best time to see deer, rabbits, and other animals?All fish in all waters — salt or fresh — feed most heavily when the ocean tides are restless, […]