Posted by J.Y. Mortimer June 27th, 2023 Honoring top high school and college baseball and softball catchers The winners of the 2023 Johnny Bench Awards presented by MSA Sport, which honor the top NCAA Division I male and female college catchers along with the top high […]
Cincinnati Reds News: 2023 Reds Hall of Fame Induction Weekend presented by PNC, July 14-16 honoring Arroyo, Graves & Paul
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum presented by Dinsmore has an exciting weekend planned for July 14-16 to celebrate the Reds Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2023: Bronson Arroyo, Danny Graves and Gabe Paul. Reds Hall of Fame Induction […]
Tennessee State Tigers News: Earns Historic Milestone as First HBCU to Introduce Collegiate Ice Hockey
Posted by Larry “Lightning” McCoy 6/28/2023 NASHVILLE— Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to […]
New England Patriots issue Statement on the Passing of QB Ryan Mallett at age 35
Posted by Lydia Jane Allison The following statement was issued by Bill Belichick on the passing of former Patriots QB Ryan Mallett Jun 27, 2023 Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has issued the following statement on the passing of former Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett. “I […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, June 30, 2023
Posted by Esmerelda Emerald Espino. FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906 (FMIA) is an American law that makes it illegal to adulterate or misbrand meat and meat products being sold as food, and ensures that meat and meat products are slaughtered and processed under strictly regulated sanitary conditions. These requirements […]
Yankees’ Domingo Germán shakes off previous bad performances to no-hit Athletics
Written by J.Y. Mortimer 30-year-old Domingo German pitched MLB’s 24th perfect game in history on June 28, 2023, and the first since Seattle’s Felix Hernandez’s perfect game on August 15, 2012. Germán’s performance marked the fourth perfect game by a Yankees pitcher, the most by […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SELECTS SEVEN PLAYERS ON DAY TWO OF 2023 NHL DRAFT
Posted by Richard G. Mason JUNE 29, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up the 2023 National Hockey League Draft by selecting seven players during rounds two through seven on Thursday. During the two-day draft, the Blue Jackets used their eight picks to select […]
Dayton Flyers News: Men’s Basketball To Host Ohio State In A Charity Exhibition Game Supporting Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health And Suicide Prevention
Posted by Reggie Mason DAYTON – An exhibition game between the Dayton Flyers and the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball teams will cap off a multi-day community engagement event championing adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. The NCAA waiver-approved charity game will be […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: ANNUAL SUMMER DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR PROSPECTS AT OHIOHEALTH CHILLER NORTH FACILITY FROM JULY 2-5
Posted by Richard G. Mason Club to host Prospect Game on Wednesday, July 5 at 11 a.m. COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets will conduct their annual development camp for prospects at the OhioHealth Chiller North facility from Sunday, July 2 through Wednesday, July […]
Columbus Crew News: LOANS JAKE MORRIS TO LOUDOUN UNITED FC
Posted by Naomi Nicademus June 27, 2023 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew defender Jake Morris has been loaned to USL Championship side Loudoun United FC for the remainder of the 2023 season. The Black & Gold retain the right to recall Morris at any point during […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: SIGN RIGHT WING CARSON MEYER TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2023-24 SEASON
Posted by Richard G. Mason COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Carson Meyer to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract extension for the 2023-24 season, club general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Meyer, 25, has registered one goal and […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, June 29, 2023
Posted by Esmerelda Emerald Espino FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Harmon Clayton Killebrew Jr. (/ˈkɪlɪbruː/; June 29, 1936 – May 17, 2011), nicknamed “The Killer” and “Hammerin’ Harmon”, was an American professional baseball first baseman, third baseman, and left fielder. He spent most of his 22-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Minnesota Twins. A prolific power hitter, […]
Columbus Blue Jackets land a great player with #3 Pick in NHL Draft, Michigan’s Adam Fantilli
Posted by Richard G. Mason JUNE 28, 2023 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have selected University of Michigan center Adam Fantilli with the third overall selection in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced […]
NHL News: NHLPA, NHL Announce Team Payroll Range for 2023-24
Posted by Skip Coopersmith TORONTO/NEW YORK (June 28, 2023) – The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today that the Team Payroll Range established for the 2023 24 League Year, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, provides for a Lower […]
NHL News: Presidio and the National Hockey League Announce Multiyear North American Partnership
Posted by Skip Coopersmith The NHL Will Leverage Presidio Technology to Enhance Mission-Critical Platforms, Including the Introduction of a New NHL Draft Application NEW YORK (June 28, 2023) – Presidio, a leading global digital services and solution provider and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a […]
NHL News: Red Wings’ Representative Jos x 10 Crowned EA SPORTS NHL 23 World Champion at Spectacular Event on Broadway in Nashville
Posted by Skip Coopersmith Reigning European Champion EKI Finishes as Runner Up COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL News: Order of Selection for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft
Posted by Skip Coopersmith NEW YORK (June 15, 2023) – The National Hockey League announced today the current order of selection for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The host Nashville Predators own a League-high 13 selections, including a pair in the first […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: Looking Ahead to the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft
Posted by Skip Coopersmith COURTESY NHLmedia.com
NHL News: #NHLStats, Historical Draft Picks by Team
Posted by Skip Coopersmith Leading into the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, #NHLStats has broken down the historical draft picks by each team in their current drafting position (as of June 22, 2023). The Blackhawks hold the first-overall selection for just the second time in […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Posted by Esmerelda Emerald Espino FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Noriyuki “Pat” Morita (June 28, 1932 – November 24, 2005) was a Japanese-American actor and comedian. He was best known for his roles as Matsuo “Arnold” Takahashi on Happy Days, Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid film series, Captain Sam Pak on the comedy series M*A*S*H, Ah […]