Month: April 2023
Daily Almanac for Saturday, April 22, 2023
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band founded in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live. Belushi and Aykroyd fronted the band, in character, respectively, as lead vocalist ‘Joliet‘ Jake Blues and harmonica player/vocalist Elwood Blues, donning black suits with matching fedoras and sunglasses. […]
Today is Earth Day, April 22, 2023
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 […]
NHL News: Start Times Set for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Games on April 25 and April 26
NHL Public Relations April 21, 2023 NEW YORK (April 21, 2023) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round schedule: Tuesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 26 COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 21, 2023
NHL Public Relations April 21, 2023 * The Maple Leafs received a hat trick and four assists by John Tavares and Morgan Rielly, respectively, to rebound from a 7-3 loss in Game 1 with a 7-2 win in Game 2. * Six of eight series are tied 1-1 through two […]
NHL News: 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Viewership Continues with Double-Digit Increases on ESPN and ESPN2
ESPN April 20, 2023 COURTESY NHLmedia.com
Bob Berry, former Pro Bowl QB, dies at 81
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Chadwick Berry (March 10, 1942 – April 17, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He was selected to one Pro Bowl in 1969 as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Berry was a member of three Super Bowl teams with the Minnesota […]
Toronto Raptors fire NBA championship coach Nick Nurse
April 21, 2023 Toronto Raptors Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri announced Friday that Nick Nurse has been relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach. After the team failed to make the playoffs due to their loss to the Chicago Bulls in the recent Play-in Tournament. […]
2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
Daily Almanac for Friday, April 21, 2023
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Eugene Wesley Roddenberry Sr. (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was an American television screenwriter, producer, and creator of Star Trek: The Original Series, its sequel spin-off series Star Trek: The Animated Series, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Born in El Paso, Texas, Roddenberry grew up […]
Columbus Crew ties New England 1-1 in key Eastern Conference Match; Lucas Zelarayan Press Conference and Game Stats
GAME STATS COURTESY MLS AND COLUMBUS CREW COMMUNICATIONS
NHL to Celebrate Connor McDavid, Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman in 2023 NHL Regular Season Awards Show
Half-Hour Special Airs on NHL Network April 22 at 12:30 p.m. ET NHL Public Relations April 20, 2023 NEW YORK (April 20, 2023) – Three of the brightest stars in hockey today – Connor McDavid, Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman – will discuss their award-winning seasons on the 2023 NHL Regular Season […]
NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 20, 2023
NHL Public Relations April 20, 2023 * Roope Hintz became the first NHL player in nearly eight years with an even-strength, power-play and shorthanded goal in a playoff contest as the Stars secured a Game 2 win to tie their First Round series at 1-1. * Two other teams […]
Columbus Crew 1 New England 1: Photos from Saturday, April 15, 2023 Match
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NHL News: Maple Leafs’ Bunting Suspended Three Games for Illegal Check to the Head and Interference
NHL Public Relations April 19, 2023 https://www.nhl.com/video/embed/t-277350912/c-16715019?autostart=false NEW YORK (April 19, 2023) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head and interference against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak during Game 1 of the teams’ First Round series in Toronto on Tuesday, April 18, […]
NHL News: Formation of Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising Announced
Members of the Coalition to Include the NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, WNBA, NHL, NBCUniversal and FOX NHL Public Relations April 19, 2023 Coalition Publishes Six Core Principles of Responsible Sports Betting Advertising NEW YORK, NY, April 19, 2023 — The formation of the Coalition for […]
ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 19, 2023
NHL Public Relations April 19, 2023 * The Kraken became the first team in NHL history to win their first-ever playoff game against the reigning Stanley Cup champions and were one of two Western Conference Wild Card teams to take a 1-0 series lead Tuesday. * Adam Fox and Chris Kreider skated atop […]
Columbus Crew 1 New England Revolution 1: Head Coach Wilfried Nancy press conference and Game Timeline
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NHL News: First Night of 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Delivers Double-Digit Increases on ESPN and ESPN2
ESPN April 18, 2023 COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL News: CHEL Intel — Issue No. 11
EA SPORTS NHL 23 World Championship Julie Young | NHL Public Relations April 18, 2023 Issue No. 11 The NHL’s premier global esports competition — the 2023 EA SPORTS™ NHL 23 World Championship™ — is back with more opportunities to compete and win than ever before. CHEL Intel is the weekly […]