By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith NHL Public Relations May 22, 2024 Broadcast Featuring Dogs Available from Animal Welfare Partners of Petco Love Will Air on NHL Network, ESPN+ and Sportsnet ‘Stanley Pup’ Photo Here NEW YORK (May 22, 2024) – In celebration of the 2024 […]
Month: May 2024
NHL News: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on ESPN Nets Up 15% to Conclude Second Round
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith ESPN May 21, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com
NHL News: First Two Rounds of 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Most-Watched Ever; Round Two Up 12% and Is Most-Watched Ever on Cable
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith NHL Public Relations May 21, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com
NHL News: TNT Sports Sets New Network Records for Its Second Round Coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith TNT Sports May 21, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com
NHL News: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals Schedule
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith NHL Public Relations May 20, 2024 NEW YORK (May 20, 2024) – The National Hockey League today confirmed the matchups, dates, starting times and broadcast information for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals. The Eastern Conference Final will feature […]
NHL News: Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov Wins Selke Trophy
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith NHL Public Relations May 18, 2024 NEW YORK (May 18, 2024) – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov is the 2023-24 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the […]
LA Kings remove interim tag and Name Jim Hiller permanent Head Coach
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith Hiller will be formally unveiled in a press conference on Thursday, 5/23, at 10 AM May 22, 2024 The LA Kings have named Jim Hiller as the club’s 30th head coach in franchise history, it was announced today by Vice […]
Toronto Maple Leafs Name former Blues and Flyers head coach Craig Berube to succeed Sheldon Keefe
By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that Craig Berube has been hired as the hockey club’s head coach. Berube, 58, becomes the 32nd head coach in Maple Leafs history. He joins Toronto after six seasons as head coach of the St. […]
New York Mets News: Citi Field selected as a winner of Front Office Sports 2024 Best Venues Award powered by Sports Innovation Labs
By J.Y. Mortimer FLUSHING, N.Y., MAY 22, 2024 – Citi Field has been named a winner in the Front Office Sports 2024 Best Venues Award powered by Sports Innovation Labs. This year’s award recognizes 10 sports venues that have met and exceeded the evolving demands of […]
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Statement From Bob Nutting on the Passing of Milene Mazeroski
By J.Y. Mortimer May 19, 2024 The Pittsburgh Pirates released the following statement from Pirates Chairman, Bob Nutting, on the passing of Milene Mazeroski. Milene Mazeroski, 85, passed away early this morning in Lansdale, Pa. Bill and Milene were marriedfor 64 years after meeting […]
St. Louis Cardinals News: I’m from The Lou and I’m proud: Cardinals unveil Nike City Connect Series uniform
By J.Y. Mortimer First-Ever Red Regular Season Jerseys Combine Iconic ‘Birds on the Bat’ with Nod to Proud History in ‘The Lou’; Uniforms To Make On-Field Debut May 25 vs. Cubs; To Be Worn on 12 Home Dates; City Connect Merchandise Physically Available Exclusively at […]
MLB News: Thousands of kids and families to experience the “PLAY BALL Weekend” movement, June 14-16
By J.Y. Mortimer Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Vic Blends Lend Support of Worldwide Experience that Includes A Special MLB Launch Event in New York City’s Times Square; 50,000 Franklin Plastic Bat & Ball Sets for Casual Play Will Be Distributed Among Kids All Across the […]
Chicago Cubs roster moves for May 21
By J.Y. Mortimer May 21, 2024 CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today announced that they have activated infielder Dansby Swanson from the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Luis Vázquez from Triple-A Iowa. In corresponding moves, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and infielder Miles Mastrobuoni have […]
Los Angeles Dodgers News: K-pop sensations RIIZE to perform on Korean Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday
By J.Y. Mortimer May 21, 2024 Luna Lee, Tokimonsta to join in special pregame event in Centerfield Plaza LOS ANGELES – K-pop group RIIZE will offer a pregame performance at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday as part of the pregame festivities for Korean Heritage Night, […]
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class, Bonds, Leyland, Sanguillen
By J.Y. Mortimer May 21st, 2024 The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen will comprise the 2024 class of inductees into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame. The club launched the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame in 2022 to recognize former players and […]
Texas Rangers News: names five students selected for 2024 Charley Pride Fellowship
By J.Y. Mortimer Five college students from diverse backgrounds to begin summer internship in Rangers front office on Tuesday, May 28; Fellows will be recognized at Globe Life Field prior to May 28 Rangers-Diamondbacks game May 22, 2024 Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers […]
St. Louis Baseball News: Cardinals-Orioles game suspended due to weather, May 21; will resume today
By J.Y. Mortimer ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 21, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that tonight’s 6:45 PM CT game against the Baltimore Orioles at Busch Stadium has been suspended due to inclement weather. The two teams will resume tonight’s suspended game tomorrow, […]
Guardians close out 3-game series with Mets at 1:10 PM
By Gordon “Goody” Tate COURTESY GUARDIANS MEDIA RELATIONS
Mets and Guardians get together this afternoon for a 1:10 Matinee at Progressive Field
By Gordon “Goody” Tate COURTESY METS MEDIA RELATIONS
Daily Almanac for Wednesday May 22, 2024
By StephanieLee Elliott FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Apolo Anton Ohno (/əˈpɒloʊ ˈæntɒn ˈoʊnoʊ/; born May 22, 1982) is an American retired short track speed skating competitor and an eight-time medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze) in the Winter Olympics. Ohno is the most decorated American at the Winter Olympics and […]