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NY Yankees News: Fires hitting coach Dillon Lawson
By J.Y. Mortimer July 9th, 2023 The New York Yankees today announced that Dillon Lawson has been relieved of his duties as hitting coach. The announcement was made by Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman. “It has been well documented that I have been reluctant in the past to make changes to our coaching…
Read MoreNY Mets News: KODAI SENGA ADDED TO NL ALL-STAR TEAM
By J.Y. Mortimer FLUSHING, N.Y., July 8, 2023 – Major League Baseball today announced that RHP Kodai Senga was added to the 2023 National League All-Star team. The 93rd All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 11 in Seattle. Senga, 30, becomes the fifth rookie to be named to an All-Star team in franchise history, joining…
Read MoreMinnesota Twins News: PABLO LÓPEZ NAMED TO AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM
By J.Y. Mortimer July 8th, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – Major League Baseball announced today that right-handed pitcher Pablo López has been named to the American League All-Star team. López, 27, has made 18 starts for the Twins this season, going 5-5 with a 3.89 ERA (111.0 IP, 48 ER), 30 walks, 138 strikeouts, a 1.09 WHIP and…
Read MoreArizona D-Backs News: Geraldo Perdomo selected to first All-Star Game; Team will have 4 All-Stars in Seattle
By J.Y. Mortimer D-backs infielder Geraldo Perdomo was named a National League All-Star, replacing the Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, in the 2023 All-Star Game on Tuesday in Seattle, as announced this afternoon by Major League Baseball on social media. Perdomo becomes the D-backs’ fourth All-Star, joining starting outfielder Corbin Carroll, right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.. GERALDO PERDOMO ALL-STAR SELECTION…
Read MoreLSU Baseball News: Returns to Minute Maid Park in 2024 for Astros Foundation Classic
By Reggie Mason HOUSTON – The Astros Foundation College Classic returns to Minute Maid Park from March 1-3, 2024. The 24th annual three-day, six-team, nine-game tournament will feature the 2023 College World Series Champions, the LSU Tigers, who’ll play Texas, UL Lafayette and Texas State over the weekend. Those four teams will be joined at…
Read MoreLSU Baseball News: Jay Johnson Named 2023 National Coach of the Year
By Reggie Mason TUCSON, Ariz. —LSU coach Jay Johnson has been named 2023 National Coach of The Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Johnson, in just his second season at LSU, led the Tigers to their seventh national baseball championship at the College World Series. LSU posted a 54-17 overall record as the Tigers defeated Florida,…
Read MoreLSU Tigers, Champions of College Baseball for 2023; 7th CWS Title
By Reggie Mason LSU captured its seventh NCAA baseball championship, and its first since 2009, as the Tigers posted an 18-4 win over Florida Monday night June 26 at Charles Schwab Field. THE KEY FIGURES DURING 2023 SEASON 2023 BASEBALL SEASON RECAP The 2023 season saw notable transfers come in such as DH Tommy White…
Read MoreDaily almanac for Monday, July 10, 2023
By Kim McGuire FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS George Ritchie Hodgson (October 12, 1893 – May 1, 1983) was a Canadian competition swimmer of the early 20th century, and considered by many to be the greatest swimmer in Canadian history. Hodgson won the two longer freestyle swimming gold medals at the 1912 Olympics, the only categories in which he competed. He also competed…
Read MoreColumbus Crew Game Notes for New York City FC Match
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Read MoreMLS Disciplinary Committee Decisions
By Kim McGuire NEW YORK (Thursday, July 6, 2023) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has found Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman guilty of failing to leave the field in a timely manner in the 64th minute of Nashville’s match against D.C. United on July 1 (VIDEO). Zimmerman has been fined an undisclosed amount for his actions. The…
Read MoreColumbus Crew News: ACQUIRE INTERNATIONAL ROSTER SLOT VIA TRADE WITH SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino July 5, 2023 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew have acquired a 2023 international roster slot from Seattle Sounders FC in exchange for $150,000 of General Allocation Money in 2023. The Crew and OhioHealth will host the first-ever “Gold Out” during Legacy Night, presented by OhioHealth, against New York City FC at Lower.com Field on…
Read MoreCrew hosts NYCFC on Tonight; By The Numbers pres. by Ohio Business Machines
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino The Columbus Crew plays its penultimate match before the Leagues Cup break on Saturday night when New York City FC rolls into town for the second of two meetings this season. Three Things to Know 7.1 – In case you haven’t noticed, things are going well for the Black & Gold. Columbus…
Read MoreColumbus Crew Players visit to Ohio Health
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino The Crew and OhioHealth are hosting the first-ever “Gold Out” during Legacy Night, presented by OhioHealth, against New York City FC at Lower.com Field on July 8. More than 20,000 supporters in the sold-out stadium will receive gold “Our City, Our Crew” t-shirts, courtesy of OhioHealth, to display their united spirit…
Read MoreMATCH GUIDE for Crew-Ohio Health Legacy Night: Columbus-NYCFC, Tonight, Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
By Esmerelda Emerald Espino The Crew and OhioHealth are hosting the first-ever “Gold Out” during Legacy Night, presented by OhioHealth, against New York City FC at Lower.com Field on July 8. More than 20,000 supporters in the sold-out stadium will receive gold “Our City, Our Crew” t-shirts, courtesy of OhioHealth, to display their united spirit…
Read MoreDaily Almanac for Saturday, July 8, 2023
By Kim McGuire FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Kurt Josef Waldheim (German: [ˈkʰʊɐ̯t ˈvalthaɪm] 21 December 1918 – 14 June 2007) was an Austrian politician and diplomat. Waldheim was the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981 and president of Austria from 1986 to 1992. While he was running for the latter office in the 1986 election, the revelation of his service…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets News: 2023 #1 Draft Choice Adam Fantilli Introductory Press Conference
By Richard G. Mason Adam Fantilli CBJ #1 2023 Draft Choice Introductory press conference 7 1 2023 .mp3 COURTESY BLUE JACKETS COMMUNICATIONS
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers News: Emoni Bates, Isaiah Mobley, and Craig Porter Jr. signed to Two-Way Contracts
Posted by Rick Jabot July 7, 2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Emoni (e-MON-e) Bates, forward Isaiah Mobley and guard Craig Porter Jr. to Two-Way contracts, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today. Reflective of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, teams will be able to roster up to three players on a Two-Way contract this upcoming season.…
Read MoreCavs keep a key piece by re-signing shooting guard Caris LeVert
Posted by Rick Jabot CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed guard Caris LeVert to a multi-year contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. LeVert (6-6, 205) appeared in a career-high 74 games (30 starts) for the Cavaliers this past season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 30.3 minutes…
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