By Mona Hatfield FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, filmmaker, politician, and retired professional bodybuilder best known for his roles in high-profile action movies. He served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011 and was among Time magazine’s 100 […]
Month: July 2023
USWNT News: FACE NETHERLANDS IN SECOND MATCH OF 2023 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino WATCH USA-NETHERLANDS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 AT 9 P.M. ET (1 P.M. NZT ON THURSDAY, JULY 27) JULY 25 2023 After beating Vietnam 3-0 in its opening match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup behind a brace from forward […]
Illinois Football News: Team reveals new uniforms for 2023
July 24, 2023 The process took months of trial and error, but the Illinois football program knew what it was looking for when it came time to design new uniforms ahead of the 2023 season. The list of priorities was fairly straightforward: The uniforms needed […]
Illinois Football News: Bielema hires a coach from his Wisconsin days; Jim Leonhard Named Illinois’ Senior Football Analyst
July 25, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jim Leonhard was named Senior Football Analyst for the Illinois football program, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Leonhard joins the Illini from Wisconsin, where he spent the last seven seasons on staff, including serving as interim head coach for seven games […]
Illinois Football News: Surpasses 9,500 New Season Tickets for 2023
July 26, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Momentum around the Illinois football program continues to build heading into the 2023 season, with the Fighting Illini surpassing 9,500 new season tickets sold, the most on record since 2008. Illini fans are encouraged to act quickly to secure […]
Illinois Football News: DL Newton Earns Preseason Big Ten Honors
July 26, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Illinois junior defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton earned Big Ten Preseason Honors, the conference announced on Wednesday morning. Newton is one of 10 conference student-athletes to achieve the accolade, and he is one of five players on the list from the […]
Rutgers Football News: DL Aaron Lewis Named Preseason First Team All-Big Ten by PFF
July 19, 2023 https://scarletknights.com/tags/2023-rutgers-football-awards-honors PISCATAWAY, N.J. – DL Aaron Lewis represents Rutgers football as a preseason First Team All-Big Ten selection by Pro Football Focus. The picks are based on PFF’s grades and advanced statistics. Lewis emerged on the defensive line with 55 tackles with eight […]
Michigan State 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
7/19/2023 Michigan State will induct nine Spartans into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 15, as part of its annual “Celebrate” weekend. The 2023 Hall of Fame Class includes: Guy Busch (men’s soccer), Nicole Bush (women’s cross country/track & field), Al Dorow […]
Michigan State News: Ticket Information for Spartans Football at Ford Field
Spartan football season ticket holders can purchase comparable tickets at Ford Field for $50 through July EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State football season ticket holders will have the first opportunity to purchase $50 tickets for Spartan football at Ford Field during an exclusive Season Ticket […]
Ohio State Football News: WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Selected for Big Ten Preseason Honors
7/26/2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was one of 10 players selected to the 2023 football preseason honors list, the conference office announced this morning. A media panel selected the 10-member preseason list, with five representatives each from the East and West […]
Iowa Hawkeyes Football News: Cooper DeJean Named to Big Ten Preseason Honors List
July 26, 2023 IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa junior defensive back Cooper DeJean has been named to the Big Ten Conference preseason honors list. The announcement was made by the league office on Wednesday. Ten members were selected by a media panel, with five […]
Big Ten Football News: Announces Football Preseason Honors
7/21/2023 ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2023 football preseason honors on Wednesday ahead of the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. A media panel selected the 10-member preseason list, with five representatives each from the East […]
Pop Singer Sinead O’Connor dies at age 56
By Kim McGuire FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Shuhada’ Sadaqat (previously Magda Davitt; born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor; 8 December 1966 – July 2023), known by her birth name, was an Irish singer and musician. Her debut studio album, The Lion and the Cobra, was released in 1987 and charted internationally. Her second […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
By Kim McGuire FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943) is an English musician, best known as the lead vocalist and one of the founders of the rock band the Rolling Stones. Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards have written most of the band’s songs together; their […]
Big Ten News: Big Ten Network Announces 2023 College Football Broadcaster Lineup
July 26, 2023 Big Ten Network Announces 2023 College Football Broadcaster Lineup Jake Butt becomes lead game analyst; Former Buckeye Tyvis Powell joins B1G Tailgate CHICAGO, Ill. –With 40 game broadcasts surrounded by studio coverage, the Big Ten Network’s 2023 football season features […]
Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh looking at 4-game suspension to start upcoming season
By Larry “Lightning” McCoy The Michigan Wolverines definitely can win their first four football games without Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines. The assistant coaches could lead them to wins over, in order, East Carolina, UNLV, Bowling Green and Rutgers. The only one of the bunch […]
Cleveland Monsters News: TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING FAN EXPERIENCE AT AHL AWARDS
By Skip Coopersmith JUL 21, 2023 The American Hockey League announced on Friday the winners of several awards for excellence and service by its teams during the 2022-23 season handed out during the Board of Governors’ Annual Meeting. The Cleveland Monsters were recognized in the […]
Cleveland Monsters News: ANNOUNCES 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE PRESENTED BY SEATGEEK
By Skip Coopersmith The Cleveland Monsters announced earlier in July the team’s 2023-24 regular season schedule presented by SeatGeek, the club’s official ticketing partner, marking the Monsters’ 17th AHL season in Cleveland and ninth campaign as the top affiliate of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. […]
Cleveland Monsters News: TEAM REVEALS NEW BRAND IDENTITY WITH EVOLVED COLORS, LOGOS AND MARKS
By Skip Coopersmith The Cleveland Monsters officially introduced new marks and colors earlier in July in the team’s most significant visual evolution in its 16-year history, inspired by Lake Erie lore, Cleveland’s rich hockey history and the franchise’s bold and fierce namesake. The Monsters will reveal additional […]
Cleveland Monsters News: SIGNS FORWARD OWEN SILLINGER TO ONE-YEAR AHL CONTRACT
By Skip Coopersmith The Cleveland Monsters announced earlier in July that the team signed forward Owen Sillinger to a one-year AHL contract for the 2023-24 season. In 72 appearances for the Monsters last season, Sillinger tallied 11-25-36 with 60 penalty minutes. A 5’10”, 183 lb. left-shooting […]