By J.Y. Mortimer St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker claims Play of the Week with diving catch July 17th, 2023 Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been selected the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet, and Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has been named the American […]
Day: July 22, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays News: Bassitt Family announces ‘Bassitts Pitch In’ in support of Jays Care Foundation
By J.Y. Mortimer Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt and his wife, Jessica, are proud to announce the Bassitts Pitch In program in support of Jays Care Foundation. The Bassitt family has pledged to donate $10,000 (USD) each game the Blue Jays win when Chris pitches this season, retroactive to Opening Day. To […]
D-Backs News: Major League Baseball is producing and distributing Arizona Diamondbacks games
By J.Y. Mortimer New Arrangement Increases Reach by 4.7 Million Homes and Removes Blackouts in Diamondbacks Territory Fans In-Market Can Watch on Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Mediacom, Orbitel, Optimum/Suddenlink, Spectrum/Charter, TDS, Xfinity/Comcast and MLB.TV Games Will Be Available Free on MLB.com and Dbacks.com […]
National Football Foundation News: Important Rules Changes for 2023
By Walker Thompkins CFO and NFF team up to highlight the changes designed to improve the game in 2023, including timing and clock rules to improve the pace of play and ensure consistency. IRVING, Texas (July 20, 2023) – As the 2023 college football season approaches, […]
Western Athletic Conference Announces Hiring of Russell Warren as Senior Associate Commissioner
By Walker Tompkins Thu, Jul 20 ARLINGTON, Texas – Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Commissioner Brian Thornton announced that Russell Warren has been hired as senior associate commissioner. Warren will officially begin his role at the conference office on August 1. “We are excited for Russell to join our conference office […]
Iowa Hawkeyes Announces 4 Football Sellouts
By Walker Tompkins July 20, 2023 | Complete Release IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa’s 2023 home football contests against Western Michigan (Sept. 16, 2:30 p.m.), Michigan State (Sept. 30, TBA), Purdue (Oct. 7, TBA) and Minnesota (Oct 21, TBA), scheduled at Duke Slater Field […]
Big 12 Announces 2024 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents
By Mona Hatfield Big 12 Conference Thursday, July 20, 2023 The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2023-24 Men’s Basketball season. Teams will play five Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other eight conference opponents once, for a total of […]
Bearcats News: UC Men’s Basketball’s Big 12 Home, Away Splits Announced
By Mona Hatfield July 20, 2023 CINCINNATI — The Big 12 Conference has unveiled its home-and-away scheduling matrix for the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, Cincinnati’s first in the league. The Bearcats will host UCF, Houston, TCU, Oklahoma, West Virginia, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State […]
Leagues Cup News: ANNOUNCES NEW WAY FOR FANS TO SHARE AND SAVE TOURNAMENT MEMORIES WITH 15 SECONDS OF FAME
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino 15 Seconds of Fame will enable fans to receive and share their special on-camera appearances at select Leagues Cup matches NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY (July 19, 2023) – Leagues Cup announced today that 15 Seconds of Fame (15SOF), a leading fan […]
North Coast Athletic Conference News: Four NCAC Student-Athletes Nominated for National Awards
By Walker Tompkins Fri, Jul 21 CLEVELAND, OH – Ohio Wesleyan’s Veronica Hardman (Blenheim, New Zealand/Ravenswood) and Wooster’s Isabelle Hoover (Millersport, OH/Fairfield Union) will represent the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year honor, while Denison’s Charlie Fleming (Upper Arlington, OH/Upper Arlington) and Kenyon’s Mart Niehoff (Utrecht, Netherlands/Christelijk Lyceum […]
Iowa Hawkeyes News: Season Opener Sold Out
By Walker Tompkins July 21, 2023 | Complete Release IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa’s 2023 home football season opener against Utah State, scheduled for 11 a.m. (CT) on Sept. 2 at Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium, is sold out. The announcement was made Friday by the […]
South Carolina Football News: Gamecocks Picked for Third in SEC East in Media Poll
By Walker Tompkins NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 21, 2023) — The South Carolina Gamecocks have been picked to finish third in the SEC Eastern Division according to a preseason poll of the media covering the annual SEC Football Media Days this past week in Nashville, it […]
Ohio State Football News: Buckeyes to Wear Gray Uniforms vs. Michigan State
By Danielle Daniels July 21, 2023 All-gray alternates will dazzle with scarlet numerals and accents COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University football team will host the Michigan State Spartans Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. on NBC wearing an alternate, all-gray uniform with scarlet accents, […]
Rutgers Baseball promotes Mike Garza to Hitting Coach
By J.Y. Mortimer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (July 21, 2023) – Mike Garza has been promoted to the role of Assistant Coach – Hitting for Rutgers baseball, head coach Steve Owens announced on Thursday. In his role, Garza will oversee RU’s hitters, infield defense and assist with the program’s recruiting. “Mike […]
MLS News: FC Cincinnati Midfielder Luciano Acosta Named MLS Player of the Month for July 2023
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino Acosta earns his third career Player of the Month honors and his second since 2022 NEW YORK (Friday, July 21, 2023) – FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Month for July 2023. In just […]
GEICO AND LEAGUES CUP ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino GEICO becomes a founding partner of the World Cup-style annual North American tournament NEW YORK AND MEXICO CITY (Friday, July 21, 2023) – GEICO and Leagues Cup announced today a multi-year partnership that makes GEICO an official founding partner of Leagues Cup […]
Columbus Crew Acquire Julian Gressel from Vancouver Whitecaps FC
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino U.S. International, MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup champion joins Black & Gold in exchange for $550,000 in General Allocation Money July 21, 2023 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have acquired midfielder Julian Gressel from Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for […]
Philadelphia Phillies issues update on RHP Andrew Painter
By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023 Right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter has been undergoing conservative management for a right elbow partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury since March 2, 2023. While he was able to return to throwing bullpens and follow-up imaging has shown interval […]
Detroit Tigers News: celebrating 21st annual Negro Leagues Weekend, presented by Comerica Bank, July 21-23
By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023 First 15,000 fans in attendance on Saturday, July 22 for 27th annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game will receive Norman “Turkey” Stearnes Detroit Stars jersey, presented by Comerica Bank Curtis Granderson to return to Detroit; will participate in fan […]
Oakland A’s News: Claims RHP Tayler Scott off Waivers from the Boston Red Sox
By J.Y. Mortimer July 19th, 2023 OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s claimed right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott off waivers from the Boston Red Sox, the club announced today. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s released right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton. Scott began […]