Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed center Josh Dunne to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension for the 2023-24 season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Dunne, 24, has registered 10 penalty minutes and […]
Month: June 2023
BLUE JACKETS SIGN RIGHT WING MATHIEU OLIVIER TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2024-25 SEASON
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON JUNE 21, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Mathieu Olivier to a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Olivier, 26, has registered eight goals and […]
Blue Jackets announce 2023 Preseason Schedule
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON JUNE 22, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will play an eight-game preseason schedule, including four home games at Nationwide Arena, prior to the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, the club announced today. Columbus will play home and road […]
BLUE JACKETS ACQUIRE DEFENSEMAN IVAN PROVOROV IN THREE-TEAM TRADE INVOLVING PHILADELPHIA FLYERS, LOS ANGELES KINGS
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Ivan Provorov as part of a three-team trade involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a first-round pick, 22nd overall, in the 2023 NHL Draft, and a conditional […]
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS NAME NIKLAS BACKSTROM AS NEW GOALTENDING COACH
Posted by RICHARD G. MASON COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Niklas Backstrom the club’s goaltending coach, team general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Backstrom has served as the organization’s European goaltending coach for the past four seasons after joining the Blue Jackets […]
Columbus Crew blows another late lead; settles for 1-1 tie and point at NY City FC
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Daily Almanac for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Posted by ESMERELDA EMERALD ESPINO FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an […]
Ohio State TE Zak Herbstreit hospitalized with unknown condition; Dad Kirk gives update
Written by DANIELLE DANIELS Ohio State junior tight end Zak Herbstreit has been hospitalized because of an unknown medical issue. A school spokesperson said that Herbstreit is in stable condition at the university’s Wexner Medical Center and being monitored and evaluated. The exact nature of […]
The Cincinnati Reds, from 62-100 to contending in the tight NL Central
Written by JY MORTIMER The Cincinnati Reds were horrible and embarrassing during a tough 62-100 2022 season. They were heavily criticized last season, and most of it was very much deserved. Fans did not like the fact that they traded away Luis Castillo, Jesse Winker, […]
Reds getting production from Benson, De La Cruz, McClain and return of Votto, puts Myers on DFA list
Written by J.Y. MORTIMER Not surprising, the red-hot Cincinnati Reds announced today that first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers has been reinstated from the injured list and designated for assignment. The 32-year-old Myers signed a one-year contract worth $7.5 million, $1.5 million in achievable incentives, and a […]
Phoenix Suns working on deal to add Bradley Beal forming a tough trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker
Written by WALKER THOMPKINS The Washington Wizards reportedly are finalizing a deal to trade All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports. Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports confirmed over the weekend the deal is undeway. Per Radio, TV […]
NBA Super Sub 6th-Man Lou Williams retires after 17 Seasons
Posted by WALKER THOMPKINS FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Louis Tyrone Williams (born October 27, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted directly out of high school by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 45th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He is a 3-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year. As […]
NBA News: Grizzlies star Ja Morant suspended 25 games by NBA for upcoming 2023-24 Season
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Daily Almanac for Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Posted by ESMERELDA EMERALD ESPINO FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Great Seal is a principal national symbol of the United States. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself, which is kept by the United States secretary of state, and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The obverse of the Great […]
The Cincinnati Reds are Red Hot since April 24; At home tonight hosting Colorado Rockies
The Reds made the playoffs in 2020, which, even with the expanded format, is not nothing. But still: They haven’t won a postseason game since 2012, when Dusty Baker was their manager, and they haven’t won a postseason series since … would you believe, 1995? It has […]
Houston Astros News: RHP Lance McCullers Jr. has surgery
Undergoes procedure to repair right flexor tendon, remove bone spur June 14th, 2023 HOUSTON, TX – Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening, June 13 on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, Astros General […]
Philadelphia Phillies News: Juan Samuel named special assistant to player development and international scouting
The Phillies have named Juan Samuel special assistant to player development and international scouting, the club announced today. In this role, he will work with minor league players at the Phillies’ training complexes in both the Dominican Republic and in Clearwater, Fla., in addition to […]
Tampa Bay Rays News: Announce hire of Chris Adams-Wall to Rays Radio Network broadcast team
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the hiring of Chris Adams-Wall to be the host of the pre- and postgame show on the Rays Radio Network. Adams-Wall joins the Rays after more than seven years as the play-by-play broadcaster for their Double-A affiliate, […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: 2023 Hall of Fame induction class update
David Freese asks team to reconsider his induction; José Oquendo & Max Lanier to be enshrined on Sunday, August 20; club to also honor newly elected National Baseball HOF Scott Rolen on Saturday, August 19 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 17, 2023 – The St. Louis […]
Houston Astros acquire RHP Joel Kuhnel from Cincinnati Reds
June 17th, 2023 HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL. Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to […]