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Memorial Tournament: Badges and Tournament Update
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide May 21, 2021 Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide provided the following statement at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Memorial Tournament is fortunate to have a very passionate and engaged fan base, one that has made the Memorial among the most well-attended tournaments…
Read MoreWright State adds Milwaukee transfer C.J. Wilbourn to Men’s Basketball Team
Illinois native comes from Horizon League foe Milwaukee Monday, May 24, 2021 DAYTON – Wright State head coach Scott Nagy has announced the addition of C.J. Wilbourn to join the Raider program. Wilborn, a 6-7 forward-center, has three years of eligibility remaining and joins the Raiders from Horizon League foe Milwaukee. “C.J. brings a big and…
Read MoreBlue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen talks new head coach, 3 First Round Picks, Patrik Laine and two Number 1 goalies In Part 2 Of the Zoom Press Conference With The Media
Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting the three best records in franchise history: 2016-17 (50-24-8, 108 pts), 2018-19 (47-31-4, 98 pts.) and 2017-18 (45- 30-7, 97 pts.). Columbus has…
Read MoreBlue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen evaluates the season and the offseason in Part 1 of this Zoom press conference with the media
Jarmo Kekalainen was named the third general manager in Columbus Blue Jackets history on February 13, 2013. Since his arrival, the Blue Jackets have enjoyed their best stretch in club history, posting the three best records in franchise history: 2016-17 (50-24-8, 108 pts), 2018-19 (47-31-4, 98 pts.) and 2017-18 (45- 30-7, 97 pts.). Columbus has…
Read MoreColumbus Crew visits Red Bull Arena tonight to play physically tough and dangerous New York City FC
The Columbus Crew (1-2-2, 5 pts.) travel to the East Coast to face New York City FC (2-1-2, 8 pts.) on Saturday night in what will be the first of three regular-season meetings between the two clubs. In this weekend’s edition, Columbus will look to reverse the predominant home-team advantage each side holds in this series, as the home team has…
Read MoreHistoric Crew Stadium has just two regular-season matches left on the schedule
After a 3-1 victory against D.C. United in their last homematch (May 8), the Black & Gold return to MLS regularseason play at Historic Crew Stadium on May 29 whenThe Crew hosts Toronto FC for the second of two TrilliumCup matches. Columbus Crew’s final match at HistoricCrew Stadium against Chicago Fire FC is set to…
Read MoreLiam Fraser, on loan from Toronto FC, makes Columbus Crew debut
Midfielder Liam Fraser made his Columbus Crew debut inSunday’s match against the New England Revolution. Fraserentered the match as a substitute in the 65th minute of thecontest, playing 35 minutes while registering 16 touches andcompleting 12 of his 14 passes (85% passing accuracy). Themidfielder joined the Black & Gold on loan from Toronto FC onMay…
Read MoreColumbus Crew Match Notes for New York City FC
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(1-2-2, 5 pts.) NEW YORK CITYFC2021 REGULAR SEASON:(2-1-2, 8 pts.) Date: Saturday, May 22Match Time: 7:30 p.m. ETKickoff: 7:38 p.m. ETLocation: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey)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…
Read MoreColumbus Crew hits road tonight to play New York City FC, 7:30 pm; Harrison Afful gives match preview interview
The first of three matches against Eastern Conference foe this season COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew continues its three-match road stretch when it travels to Harrison, New Jersey for a contest against New York City FC tomorrow, Saturday, May 22 [7:30 p.m. ET / Bally Sports Ohio / 97.1 FM The Fan & 971TheFan.com (English), ColumbusCrew.com (Spanish)]. The match will be played…
Read MoreSeason exit interview with Zach Werenski Blue Jackets defenseman: signing him to a long-tern deal is one of the many decisions this offseason for Columbus
2020-21 STATISTICS & INFORMATION (From game notes of last game vs. Detroit) 8: Zach Werenski (D) (*Injured) 6′ 2″, 218 lbs. / Jul 19, 1997 (23 years and 9 months) ZAK wuh-REHN-skeeDrafted: Columbus’ first round pick, eighth overall, in the 2015 NHL Draft5th NHL / 5th CBJ SeasonLast Goal: APR 8, 2021 vs TAMPA BAYLast…
Read MoreWright State hires Kari Hoffman away from nearby Cedarville University to head Women’s Basketball program
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Has spent the last five seasons as head coach at Cedarville DAYTON – Kari Hoffman has been named the women’s basketball head coach at Wright State University, Director of Athletics Bob Grant announced on Thursday afternoon. Hoffman becomes just the eighth head coach in women’s program history. She will be formally introduced…
Read MoreHe’s back! John Davidson returns to Blue Jackets as President of Hockey Operations; Team gives GM Jarmo Kekalainen a contract extension
MAY 20, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have named John Davidson president of hockey operations and alternate governor and signed General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen to a contract extension through the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, club President and Alternate Governor Mike Priest announced today. Davidson agreed to a five-year contract…
Read MoreWright State Men’s Basketball hires Dan Bere’ as assistant coach
May 18, 2021 DAYTON – Wright State men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Tuesday the addition of Dan Beré as an assistant coach for the Raiders. “Dan is a great fit for our program, he is familiar with how we operate and brings plenty of ties to the Midwest,” Nagy said. “He has high character…
Read MoreIndianapolis 500 News: Country Music Star Jimmie Allen To Perform National Anthem
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 18, 2021) – Chart-topping, platinum-selling country recording artist Jimmie Allen will perform the national anthem before the start of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Allen will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” just before the 33 drivers are called to their…
Read MoreIndyCar News: Will Power leads Opening Day of Indy 500 Practice
INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, May 18, 2021) – Will Power led a busy, compressed opening day of practice for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, turning a top lap of 226.470 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 2018 Indy 500 winner Power’s fastest lap in the No. 12 Verizon 5G Team Penske Chevrolet came in the…
Read MoreOwnership, Nordecke Supporters Group agree to change team name back to its original, Columbus Crew
Mon, May 17, 2021 JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE COLUMBUS CREW AND ITS SUPPORTERS GROUP, THE NORDECKE — May 17, 2021 This evening, a positive, collaborative discussion took place between Crew investor-operators, front office executives and a diverse group from the Crew community regarding the future of the Club’s brand and the Club’s commitment to its…
Read MoreBlue Jackets announce Cam Atkinson as team’s nominee for 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Award
MAY 18, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson has been named the club’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, the Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced today. The award is presented to “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitarian…
Read MoreThe Crew tackles tough road test at New England Revolution this evening; Caleb Porter previews the match
It’s a quick turn-around for Columbus SC, who are looking to rebound from a 2-0 midweek loss at Toronto FC as the Black & Gold get set to travel to New England for a rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Championship on Sunday from Gillette Stadium (6 p.m. ET, ESPN2, 97.1 FM) The Crew is…
Read MoreColumbus SC Player Notes: Midfielder Lucas Zelarayan
ZELARAYAN SCORES FIRST GOAL OF 2021 MLS REGULAR SEASON Midfielder Lucas Zelarayan scored his first goal of the2021 season during Saturday’s match against D.C.United. Zelarayan’s goal came in the 20th minute of thematch, when the Argentine midfielder converted a freekick to put The Crew up 1-0 against D.C. United. Thiswas Zelarayan’s second goal from a…
Read MoreColumbus SC Player Notes: Defender Waylon Francis
FRANCIS REACHES 100 REGULAR-SEASON STARTS INMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER With his start in Saturday’s 3-1 win over D.C. United,defender Waylon Francis made his 100th regular-seasonstart since joining Major League Soccer ahead of the2014 season. The defender played the full 90 minuteswhile registering 54 touches, making two tackles andthree interceptions. To date, Francis has made 117regular-season appearances…
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