By Reggie Mason The Kaulig Companies Championship, scheduled for July 13-16 at Firestone Country Club, announced its 78-player field on Monday. Defending champion Jerry Kelly returns to Firestone Country Club in 2023 after finishing 1st-2nd-1st in the last three Kaulig Companies Championships. He is […]
Year: 2023
Daily Almanac for Thursday, July 13, 2023
Posted by Kim McGuire TODAY’S ALMANAC Question of the Day How can I clean soap scum from my glass shower doors without harming the shine of the aluminum door frame? Find an empty spray bottle and fill it with a solution of 1 part white vinegar […]
From suspension to firing as Northwestern lets long-time football coach Pat Fitzgerald go amid hazing allegations
By Larry ‘Lightning” McCoy FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Patrick William Fitzgerald Jr. (born December 2, 1974) is an American football coach and former player who was most recently the head coach of the Northwestern Wildcats football program, until his 2023 termination in the aftermath of a hazing scandal. He was originally promoted […]
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Ace Starter Mitch Keller named to National League All-Star team
By J.Y. Mortimer Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller has been named to the National League All-Star team for this year’s game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 11. The announcement was made tonight by Major League Baseball. The 27-year-old Keller was selected by Major League Baseball […]
Washington Nationals News: Josiah Gray named National League All-Star
By J.Y. Mortimer Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray has been selected to represent the organization in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Seattle. His first All-Star selection, Gray was chosen by Major League Baseball. The 2023 All-Star teams were unveiled earlier this […]
New York Mets News: 1B Pete Alonso named to NL All-Star Team
By J.Y. Mortimer FLUSHING, N.Y., – Major League Baseball tonight announced that first baseman Pete Alonso was named to the 2023 National League All-Star team. The 93rd All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 11 in Seattle. Alonso, 28, joins Keith Hernandez as the only two […]
Tampa Bay News: THREE RAYS NAMED TO 2023 ALL-STAR GAME
By J.Y. Mortimer Major League Baseball has named pitchers and reserves to the American League and National League All-Star Teams, as announced today by the organization and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The 2023 AL and NL All-Star rosters were unveiled earlier this evening […]
Kansas City Royals News: Salvador Perez named American League All-Star
By J.Y. Mortimer Royals Captain earns his 8th career selection, trails only George Brett in club history KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today that Kansas City Royals Captain Salvador Perez has been named an American League All-Star for the eighth time in his career, […]
Oakland A’s News: Brent Rooker Named American League All-Star
By J.Y. Mortimer OAKLAND, Calif. — A’s designated hitter and outfielder Brent Rooker has been selected to the American League All-Star team for the 93rd Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday, July 11, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. It is his first […]
Texas Rangers News: Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and outfielder Adolis García selected to American League roster for 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
By J.Y. Mortimer Arlington, Texas — Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and outfielder Adolis García have been selected to the American League roster via player voting for the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 11 in Seattle. Final rosters for this year’s […]
Cleveland Guardians: 3B José Ramírez & RHP Emmanuel Clase named American League All-Stars
By J.Y. Mortimer CLEVELAND, OH – 3B JOSÉ RAMÍREZ and RHP EMMANUEL CLASE have been named to the American League All-Star Team, announced this evening by Major League Baseball. Both players were selected via last weekend’s player voting. It marks the fifth career selection for Ramírez and second for […]
Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw, Will Smith named National League All-Stars
By J.Y. Mortimer LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and catcher Will Smith were named National League All-Stars, joining teammates Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez in the Emerald City who were all voted in as National League starters on Thursday. For […]
Houston Astros News: Alvarez, Valdez named to AL All-Star Team
By J.Y. Mortimer Second consecutive All-Star selection for both Alvarez and Valdez; Houston’s 29 All-Star selections since 2017 are more than any other AL club HOUSTON, TX – Yordan Alvarez and Framber Valdez have each been named to the 2023 American League All-Star team, Major League Baseball announced today. Alvarez […]
MLB News: Rosters announced for the 2023 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard
By J.Y. Mortimer Braves send MLB-High eight players to Midsummer Classic; Rangers have AL-best six; five Dodgers named All-Stars; Blue Jays and Orioles sending four each to Seattle; Ohtani continues to make history with third straight two-way selection; 22-year-old rookie and Seattle native Carroll youngest […]
Colorado Rockies News: Elias Díaz named to National League All-Star Team
By J.Y. Mortimer First Catcher in Rockies History to be Named an All-Star DENVER – Major League Baseball announced today that Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz has been selected as a reserve for the National League in the 2023 All-Star Game which will be held on […]
Chicago Cubs News: Three named to NL All-Star team
By J.Y. Mortimer CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman, left-handed pitcher Justin Steele and infielder Dansby Swanson have been named to the National League All-Star team. Stroman and Swanson were named to the All-Star team through the player vote and Steele was named […]
Chicago White Sox News: Luis Robert Jr. named to first American League All-Star Team
By J.Y. Mortimer CHICAGO – Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been selected as a reserve for the American League at the 2023 All-Star Game to be played on July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. Robert Jr., 25, entered today’s game at […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, July 11, 2023
By Kim McGuire FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (born January 31, 1947), nicknamed “the Ryan Express“, is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive. Over a record 27-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), Ryan pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. After his […]
NFL News: GREEN BAY TO HOST 2025 NFL DRAFT PRESENTED BY BUD LIGHT
By Lydia Jane Allison Minneapolis, MN [May 22, 2023] – The NFL announced that the 2025 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Green Bay, inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and Titletown. The announcement was made today at the NFL Spring League Meeting in […]
NFL News: STATEMENT FROM NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL ON THE PASSING OF NORMA HUNT
By Lydia Jane Allison The entire NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Norma Hunt, who was a significant presence in the NFL for the last seven decades. I was fortunate to know Norma for nearly 40 years and was always struck by […]