By Lucy Santiago FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sunny’s Halo (February 11, 1980 – June 3, 2003) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1983 Kentucky Derby. In 1986, Sunny’s Halo was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Foaled at Oshawa, Ontario, Sunny’s Halo was owned and bred by Toronto stockbroker David J. Foster. […]
Despite 3-1 loss to Omaha, Columbus Fury still in contention for PVF Playoff spot; Stringer, Perez and Jones meet with Media (Part 1)
By Annie Walker Tori Stringer, Angel Perez, Rainelle Jones Part 1 Postgame Omaha 3 Fury 1 May 4 2024.mp3 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Fury (8-13) fell 3-1 (26-24, 22-25, 18-25, 20-25) to Omaha (14-7) on Saturday night at Nationwide Arena. Set One The […]
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs entering the 2nd Round Bracket
By StephanieLee Elliott COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com
NHL News: Start Times Set for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Games on May 11 and May 12
By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 6, 2024 NEW YORK (May 6, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the following updates to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round schedule: Saturday, May 11 The start time of Game 4 of the Second Round […]
NHL News: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sportsnet Up 10% vs. Last Year
By StephanieLee Elliott Sportsnet May 6, 2024 COURTESY NHL PUBLIC RELATIONS & NHLmedia.com
NHL News: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Announces Finalists
By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 6, 2024 Fan Vote Open at NHL.com/OReeAward; Award Supported by Esteemed NHL Partners Hyundai in Canada and Discover in the U.S.; Two Award Winners to Each Receive $25,000 Prize to Donate to Charity of Their Choice NEW YORK […]
NHL News: Stanley Cup Playoffs Full Second Round Schedule
By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 5, 2024 NEW YORK (May 5, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round. All times listed are ET and subject to change. * if necessary TBD […]
NHL News: Barkov, Matthews and Staal Voted Selke Trophy Finalists
By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 5, 2024 NEW YORK (May 5, 2024) – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded “to the forward who best excels in the […]
NHL News: Eastern Conference Schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round
By StephanieLee Elliott NHL Public Relations May 4, 2024 NEW YORK (May 4, 2024) – The National Hockey League today announced the Eastern Conference schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round, featuring the Carolina Hurricanes against the New York Rangers, and the Boston Bruins against the Florida Panthers. The complete […]
NHL News: Start Time for 2024 NHL Draft Lottery Set for 6:30 p.m. ET on May 7
By StephanieLee Elliott 5 6 2024 The NHL sent out the following release with the start time of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery set for 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 7 on ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports. NEW YORK (May 4, 2024) – The National Hockey League […]
San Diego Padres acquire All-Star INF Luis Arraez from Marlins
By J.Y. Mortimer May 4th, 2024 SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Luis Arráez and cash considerations from the Miami Marlins in exchange for first baseman Nathan Martorella, outfielders Dillon Head and Jakob Marsee, and right-handed pitcher Woo-Suk Go, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced […]
MLB, Nike announce uniform adjustments
By J.Y. Mortimer Changes for the 2025 Season Include Enlarged Lettering Size and Full Pant Customization May 3rd, 2024 Major League Baseball and NIKE, Inc., the Official Uniform Supplier of MLB, announced today that adjustments will be made to all Club uniforms following conversations with […]
Miami Marlins News: acquires RHP Woo-Suk Go, INF/OF Nathan Martorella, OF Dillon Head and OF Jakob Marsee from San Diego Padres in exchange for INF Luis Arraez and cash considerations
By J.Y. Mortimer Head (No. 6), Marsee (No. 9), and Martorella (No. 13) rank among San Diego’s top prospects May 4th, 2024 MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today announced that the club has acquired Minor League prospects RHP Woo-Suk Go, INF/OF Nathan Martorella, OF Dillon Head and OF Jakob Marsee from […]
Reds Minor League Report for May 6, 2024
By J.Y. Mortimer COURTESY REDS MEDIA RELATIONS
Cleveland Guardians logo: LHP Sam Hentges & 1B Kyle Manzardo added to roster
By Gordon “Goody” Tate Steven Kwan medical update May 6, 2024 CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions relative to the Major League roster: Activated LHP Sam Hentges (#31) from the 15-day Injured List. Optioned RHP Peter Strzelecki to AAA Columbus. Placed OF Steven Kwan on […]
Cleveland Guardians battle AL Central Division Foe, Detroit to begin a 3-game Series
By Gordon “Goody” Tate COURTESY CLEVELAND GUARDIANS MEDIA RELATIONS
Detroit Tigers Current Roster
By Gordon “Goody” Tate COURTESY TIGERS MEDIA RELATIONS
Much Improved Detroit Tigers invade Cleveland Guardians Tonight
By Gordon “Goody” Tate COURTESY TIGERS MEDIA RELATIONS
“American Idol” Alumnus Mandisa dies at age 47
By Linda Loons FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Mandisa Lynn Hundley (/mænˈdiːsə/) (October 2, 1976 – April 18, 2024), known mononymously as Mandisa, was an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. She began her solo career as a contestant in the fifth season of American Idol finishing in ninth place. Her album Overcomer won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album; she […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, May 6, 2024; Willie Mays, “The Say Hey Kid’s” 93rd Birthday
By Lucy Santiago FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Willie Howard Mays Jr. (born May 6, 1931), nicknamed “the Say Hey Kid“, is an American former center fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Regarded as one of the greatest players ever, Mays ranks second behind only Babe Ruth on most all-time lists, including those of The […]