Posts by Stuart Mason
Blue Jackets offseason news continues with Promotions, Changes within Hockey Operations Department
JUNE 16, 2021 Rick Nash, Josef Boumedienne promoted; former Jackets Derek Dorsett, Mark Letestu named development coaches COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Associate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department today. Rick Nash has been promoted to director of player development and Josef Boumedienne has been promoted…
Read MoreColumbus Crew introduces Lower.com Field! LONG-TERM STADIUM NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP
The partnership will see the new home of the reigning MLS Cup champions, Columbus Crew, be named Lower.com Field;Columbus-based Lower is a top lender and innovative fintech that was voted the best place to work in 2021 by Columbus CEO Magazine HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PRESS CONFERENCE June 15, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew and Lower today announced a…
Read MoreMemorial Tournament Saturday News: Jon Rahm dominates to lead by 6 shots; tests positive for COVID has to withdraw
Jon Rahm was having a great day finishing off Friday’s 2nd round and the 3rd round on Saturday. He was at 18-under for the tournament and was at -6 for the 3rd round. Then he walks off the 18th green at the Memorial after tying a 54-hole record to see PGA Tour officials waiting to…
Read MoreMemorial Tournament News: Tim Rosaforte named recipient of 2021 Memorial Golf Journalism Award
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide have announced that award-winning journalist Tim Rosaforte has been named the recipient of the 2021 Memorial Golf Journalism Award. Rosaforte, 65, who lives in Jupiter, Fla., enjoyed a successful career in both print and broadcast journalism. His career began in 1977 at the Tampa Times after graduating…
Read MoreMemorial Tournament News: Workday joins as presenting sponsor beginning in 2022
Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital as primary beneficiaries of the PGA TOUR event founded and hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – The PGA TOUR and the Memorial Tournament have announced that Workday, Inc., a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, will become the new presenting sponsor…
Read MoreThe Memorial Tournament: Nationwide takes new role beginning in 2022
Community leader becomes new presenting sponsor of the Tournament’s leading philanthropic initiative, the annual Legends Luncheon Dublin, Ohio – The Memorial Tournament and Nationwide have announced that the Tournament’s longtime presenting sponsor will transition into a new role with the Memorial at the conclusion of the 2021 event. This statement comes in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s…
Read MoreIndy 500 News: Fans Encouraged To ‘Plan Ahead’ with IMS.com
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 27, 2021) – Fans attending the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed to the track this weekend. The “Plan Ahead” page features…
Read MoreIndianapolis 500 News: Emmy-Nominated Actor Ventimiglia To Serve as Indy 500 Honorary Starter
www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – Actor, director and producer Milo Ventimiglia will serve as honorary starter for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, waving the green flag and sending the field of 33 NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers on their epic quest for racing glory. This year’s historic edition of “The Greatest Spectacle…
Read MoreIndy 500 News: Scott Dixon solidifies status as favorite driver with Carb Day practice run
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – Scott Dixon refused to relinquish his grip on the fastest car this month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as he led the final practice Friday for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Miller Lite Carb Day. Six-time and reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Dixon, who won the pole last…
Read MoreToday’s Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Ceremonies Features Pageantry, Tradition
www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – The pre-race ceremonies for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will feature all of the tradition and pageantry beloved by fans Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A look at the various ceremonial roles: “God Bless America” – U.S. Navy veteran and gospel music performer Generald Wilson…
Read MoreIMS announces 106th Indianapolis 500 Logo Captures Iconic Winner’s Wreath in Design
www.IMS.com INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, May 28, 2021) – The logo for the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge captures one of the most visible and beloved traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – the winner’s wreath. The 106th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 29, 2022. Bold burgundy and gold colors highlight the design…
Read MoreMLS announces time and date change for two Crew Eastern Conference road matches
May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – Major League Soccer today announced that the dates for two Columbus Crew regular-season road matches have been changed. The Club also announced updated local broadcast information to reflect the date/time changes. The Crew’s road contest against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium, originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 7, has…
Read MoreTrillium Cup Match at 3:00 today, Toronto FC invades Historic Crew Stadium
It’s the second leg of the Trillium Cup series and the Columbus Crew (2-2-2, 8 pts.) looks to capitalize on its noted home-field advantage before the Club heads into the international break after Saturday’s contest vs. Toronto FC at Historic Crew Stadium (3 p.m., Bally Sports Ohio, 97.1 FM The Fan). The Crew is 15-1-1…
Read MoreToronto FC Match Notes vs. Columbus Crew
TORONTO FC at COLUMBUS CREW2021 MLS REGULAR SEASONKickoff: MAY 29, 2021 | 3:00 P.M. ETHISTORIC CREW STADIUM | COLUMBUS, OH INJURY/DISCIPLINARY REPORT OUT:Ifunanyachi Achara – ACL surgeryJulian Dunn – Hip Osteochondral InjuryDom Dwyer – ThighErickson Gallardo – GroinQUESTIONABLE:Omar Gonzalez – ThighAlejandro Pozuelo – ThighJonathan Osorio – Hip*** MLS Health and Safety Protocols can be found…
Read MoreColumbus Crew-Toronto FC Match Notes
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(2-2-2, 8 pts.) TORONTOFC2021 REGULAR SEASON:(1-3-2, 5 pts.) Date: Saturday, May 29Match Time: 3:00 p.m. ETKickoff: 3:08 p.m. ETLocation: Historic Crew Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)Regional TV: Bally Sports Ohio Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst)Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play)ColumbusCrew.com Spanish Audio Stream: Juan Valladares (play-by-play) OHIOHEALTH PLAYER AVAILABILITY REPORT Out:…
Read MoreColumbus Crew once again loans Miguel Berry to San Diego Loyal SC
23-year-old forward heads on loan to USL Championship side where he scored three goals in seven appearances in 2020 May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that it has loaned forward Miguel Berry to San Diego Loyal SC of the United Soccer League Championship for the 2021 season. The Crew retains the right to…
Read MoreCOLUMBUS CREW TO HAVE FREE COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORTERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MATCH
he Crew, in partnership with Columbus Public Health, once again set to have a COVID-19 vaccine station at Historic Crew Stadium May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS – As a reminder, Columbus Crew, in partnership with Columbus Public Health, is once again set to have free COVID-19 vaccines available for supporters in attendance at tomorrow’s home match against…
Read MoreColumbus Crew back home this afternoon to take on Toronto FC
Second-to-last match played at Historic Crew Stadium May 28, 2021 COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew returns to Historic Crew Stadium after a three-match road stretch when it hosts Toronto FC Saturday, May 29 [3:00 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Ohio / 97.1 FM The Fan & 971TheFan.com (English); ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. The Crew will be celebrating Pride Night and wearing adidas PRIMEBLUE jerseys made…
Read MoreTHE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE; FINAL FIELD ANNOUNCED
THE 46th PLAYING OF THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE May 28, 2021 The top-10 in FedExCup points and 31 major championship victories represented in world-class field 10 past Memorial Tournament winners set to compete Dublin, Ohio – At 6:20 p.m. EDT Tournament officials announced the final field for the 2021 Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide. The…
Read MoreMemorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, latest commitments: Major champions Jordan Spieth and Jason Day join 2019 Memorial winner Patrick Cantlay and rising star Viktor Hovland
FedExCup Top-10-Field Update May 26, 2021 the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the Tournament has accepted entries from three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, former PGA Championship winner Jason Day, 2019 Memorial winner Patrick Cantlay, and rising star Viktor Hovland to compete in the…
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