Archive for July 31, 2023
Columbus Crew Starting XI vs. Club America in Leagues Cup action
Crew News: Transfers midfielder Lucas Zelarayán to Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League
July 31, 2023 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have agreed to terms with Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League for the permanent transfer of midfielder Lucas Zelarayán for an undisclosed transfer fee. Zelarayán, who joined the Black & Gold on Dec. 20, 2019 from Liga MX’s Tigres UANL, played in 97 regular season matches…
Read MoreColumbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy previews tonight’s League Cup Match vs. Club America
By Rick Jabot Wilfried Nancy Crew HC Leagues Cup Match vs Club America 7 30 2023.mp3 COURTESY COLUMBUS CREW COMMUNICATIONS
Read MoreColumbus Crew Match Notes for Tonight’s Game with Club America in Leagues Cup action
By Rick Jabot MATCH SUMMARY After a 2-1 win against St. Louis CITY SC and a 4-0 Club America win, the Crew and las Aguilas face off at Lower.com Field to determine the Central 1 group winner. With both clubs earning three points against St. Louis City SC, both have advanced to the Round of…
Read MoreLeagues Cup News: Crew takes on Club America tonight; Yaw Yeboah previews match and talks Crew soccer
By Rick Jabot MATCH SUMMARY After a 2-1 win against St. Louis CITY SC and a 4-0 Club America win, the Crew and las Aguilas face off at Lower.com Field to determine the Central 1 group winner. With both clubs earning three points against St. Louis City SC, both have advanced to the Round of…
Read MoreNFL News: THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND BRITISH AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
By Lydia Jane Allison Official partnership will help accelerate the growth of Flag Football at all levels in the UK June 27, 2023: The National Football League and British American Football Association (BAFA) have announced a strategic partnership that will see the NFL and the National Governing Body for American Football in Great Britain accelerate…
Read MoreNFL News: “WHOLE NEW BALL GAME” FOR NFL GAME PASS AS IT LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
By Lydia Jane Allison Exciting 10-year strategic partnership officially starts as NFL Game Pass International goes live on DAZN today. Available as standalone package or add-on to an existing DAZN subscription with prices frozen until at least season start. No price rise in 2023 for existing subscribers. More accessible than ever, NFL fans in over…
Read MoreNFL News: NFL and NFLPA Commit Additional Half Million Dollars to Fund Studies of Innovative Pain Management Solutions, including CBD
By Lydia Jane Allison Researchers from American Society of Pain and Neuroscience and Emory University to conduct studies on effects of cannabinoids and alternative care on athlete pain management and performance NEW YORK, JUNE 22, 2023 – The National Football League and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) announced today they are jointly awarding two grants in…
Read MoreNFL News: THE NFL SECURES $78 MILLION IN LOANS FROM MINORITY BANKS, STRENGTHENING SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE BUSINESS OWNERS
By Lydia Jane Allison Collaboration with Bank of America will help expand opportunities in minority communities across the country NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 – The NFL today announced it is borrowing $78 million from 16 Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and minority- and women-focused banks to support and expand business…
Read MoreLeagues Cup News: Crew takes on one of Mexico’s best teams in Club America; Aidan Morris previews match
By Rick Jabot Beginning this year, Major League Soccer and LIGA MX will pause their respective league seasons in the summer and compete in Leagues Cup, an official Concacaf competition to be played across the U.S. and Canada. The inaugural edition will see all 47 clubs (18 from LIGA MX, 29 from MLS) compete in…
Read MorePaul Reubens, aka Pee Wee Herman, dies at age 70
By Mona Hatfield FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Paul Reubens (/ˈruːbənz/; born Rubenfeld; August 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023) was an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and children’s entertainer. He was known for his character Pee-wee Herman. Reubens joined the Los Angeles troupe The Groundlings in the 1970s, and started his career as an improvisational comedian and stage actor. In 1982, Reubens began appearing in a show…
Read MoreDaily Almanac for Monday, July 31, 2023
By Zola Elder FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Samuel Hopkins (December 9, 1743 – 1818) was an American inventor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, On July 31, 1790, he was granted the first U.S. patent, under the new U.S. patent statute just signed into law by President Washington on April 10, 1790. Hopkins had petitioned for a patent on an improvement “in the making of Pot…
Read MoreOhio State Football News: 2023 Football-Themed Games; Ryan Day Q & A from 2023 Big Ten Football Media Days
By Danielle Daniels 71,394 Ryan Day OSU FTB coach On who will his backup QB be in 2023 7 26 2023.mp3 71,395 Ryan Day OSU Ftb coach Entering camp how does he feel about his OL 7 26 2023.mp3 71,396 Ryan Day OSU FTB coach On Brian Hartline as OC; what is Day…
Read MoreThe Ally Challenge News: Second Annual McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic set for Monday, August 21 at The Ally Challenge Presented by McLaren
By Carey Van Lue INSPIRING EVENT WILL FEATURE MORE THAN 20 ADAPTIVE GOLFERS AND A COMPLEMENT OF NATIONALLY RENOWNED ADAPTIVE GOLF COACHES GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren announced today the return of the tournament’s McLaren Adaptive Golf Clinic on Monday, August 21 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club from…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: ANNOUNCES THEME NIGHT SCHEDULE FOR 2023-24 NHL SEASON
By Melville Van Buren JULY 27, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will start the 2023-24 regular season on Thursday, October 12 when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Opening Night, presented by Nationwide, kicking off their 23rd National Hockey League season. Today, the club announced the theme nights fans can expect this season…
Read MoreColorado Buffaloes News: Folsom Field’s 100th Season Celebration Underway
By Rick Jabot https://cubuffs.com/feature/folsom-100 RICK GEORGE INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/zVGBoDY1rtA BOULDER—Folsom Field, long regarded as one of the best and most intimate settings in college football, will celebrate its 100th season in 2023 as the Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders Era begins for the Colorado Buffaloes. “We are excited to ring in the Coach Prime Era…
Read MoreUC Athletic Director John Cunningham welcomes Colorado back to Big 12 Conference
By Rick Jabot Statement from University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham on the addition of Colorado to the Big 12 Conference: “We are excited to welcome the University of Colorado to the Big 12 Conference and look forward to competing against the Buffaloes. We appreciate Commissioner Brett Yormark’s vision for the future…
Read MoreColorado announces move from Pac-12 to Big 12 starting in 2024-25
By Rick Jabot July 27, 2023 The University of Colorado Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution Thursday allowing the University of Colorado Boulder to join the Big 12 Conference effective for the 2024-25 academic year. Joint Statement from Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Athletic Director Rick George After careful thought and consideration, it was…
Read MoreCincinnati Bearcats News: UC Fans Mourns Loss of National Champion, Gold Medalist George Wilson
By Melville Van Buren July 29, 2023 CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati athletics department mourns the loss of men’s basketball great George Wilson, the only Bearcat to win a national championship (1962) and Olympic gold medal (Tokyo, 1964). He was 81. Wilson averaged 13.2 ppg over his three-year varsity career, including 9.2 in his…
Read MoreReds reward Manager David Bell with 3-Year Contract Extension
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