Posts by Stuart Mason
MLS announces Frontline and Essential Workers to be provided with more than 50,000 Tickets during 2021 Season
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Friday, April 16, 2021) – To honor the extraordinary efforts of frontline and essential personnel during the ongoing pandemic, Major League Soccer announced today that more than 50,000 complimentary match tickets will be distributed to these heroes and their families by the League and its clubs throughout the 2021 season. MLS clubs will…
Read MoreInter Miami CF Exercises Offseason Buyout on Matias Pellegrini
The midfielder joins Fort Lauderdale CF on loan MIAMI(April 16, 2021) – Major League Soccer has been conducting an investigation into whether Inter Miami FC’s signing of Blaise Matuidi complied with the League Roster and Budget Rules during 2020. The League has concluded that Inter Miami was not in compliance with the Roster and Budget Rules during…
Read MoreColumbus Crew SC issues injury update on Aidan Morris
April 17, 2021 Crew SC midfielder suffered left knee injury in Thursday’s 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round Of 16 Second Leg Match COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today announced that after additional evaluation, midfielder Aidan Morris will undergo Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction on his left knee in the near future and is expected to be sidelined for approximately…
Read MoreColumbus Crew SC adds more depth with addition of veteran defender Saad Abdul-Salaam from MLS Waiver Wire
April 17, 2021 Black & Gold sign 2019 MLS Cup winner who has made 94 regular-season appearances COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today announced that the Club has signed defender Saad Abdul-Salaam (pronounced: SOD ab-DUAL sa-LAHM) from Major League Soccer’s Waiver List. Abdul-Salaam, 29, is a seven-year Major League Soccer veteran who most recently played for…
Read MoreMLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew SC announces 2021 Promotional Calendar
Crew SC promotional calendar features final home matches at Historic Crew Stadium before opening of world-class venue in July;Black & Gold also holding open call for anthem singers for matches held at New Crew Stadium COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC today released information on several matchday promotions set to take place during the 2021 Major League…
Read MoreColumbus Crew SC to hold 2021 MLS Kickoff Season Event for Season Ticket Holders this Sunday, April 11 at 12 Noon
Exclusive event for Season Ticket Members at Historic Crew Stadium features a replay of the 2020 MLS Cup, MLS Cup photo opportunities, car flag giveaway, live music and discounts on select Crew SC gear;Crew SC players and staff to appear on-stage for socially distanced greeting to supporters COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew SC on Friday announced that…
Read MoreNASCAR NEWS: Sonoma Raceway announces the Welcoming of Fans to Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Weekend, June 5-6
SONOMA, Calif. (April 8, 2021) – We’re baaaack! After a one year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sonoma Raceway will welcome fans back to the grandstands for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR race weekend, June 5-6. “We are thrilled to be able to open our gates and welcome fans back to the raceway for our…
Read MoreNASCAR NEWS: NASCAR Cup Race under the lights tonight at Martinsville Speedway 7:30
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Blu-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 The Place: Martinsville Speedway The Date: Saturday, April 10 The Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 263 miles (500 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 130), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 260), Final Stage (Ends on…
Read MoreNASCAR NEWS: NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville to finish Sunday due to continuous rain
NASCAR Xfinity Series Next Race: Cook Out 250 The Place: Martinsville Speedway The Date: Friday, April 9 The Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 7 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 131.5 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 250)…
Read MoreNASCAR NEWS: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Richmond Raceway on April 17
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Next Race: ToyotaCare 250 The Place: Richmond Raceway The Date: Saturday, April 17 The Time: 1:30 p.m. ET TV: FS1, 12:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 187.5 miles (250 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 70), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 140), Final Stage (Ends on Lap…
Read MoreCONCACAF Champions League: Columbus Crew SC continue winning ways into 2021 with 4-0 domination of Real Esteli FC
Columbus Crew SC picked up a convincing victory to start its Concacaf Champions League campaign, beating Nicaraguan side Real Esteli 4-0 Thursday at Estadio Nacional de Futbol in Managua. Both sides had their chances to start the game, but the Crew took the lead in the 19th minute thanks to a goal from Gyasi Zardes. Esteli’s Oscar Acevedo won…
Read MoreColumbus Blue Jackets continue to juggle roster due to production, injuries, trades and trying to find the right mix
APRIL 10, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forwards Zac Dalpe and Kole Sherwood and defenseman Scott Harrington from the taxi squad and added defensemen Andrew Peeke and Gavin Bayreuther to the taxi squad from the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters, club General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Dalpe, 31,…
Read MoreBlue Jackets are chasing Chicago for final playoff spot in Central Division; gets chance tonight to get closer to 4th place
GAME DAY PREVIEW APRIL 10, 2021 II vs. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS II NATIONWIDE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: Bally Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 15-19-8, 38 pts. (7th, Discover Central Division) Goals: 2.48 Goals-For/3.19 Goals-Against… Shots: 29.2 Shots-For/31.9 Shots-Against Power Play: 14.1 percent…
Read MoreCincinnati Bearcats Spring Football Scimmage set for April 17
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics will hold the 2021 Bearcats Football Spring Scrimmage Presented by Western & Southern on Saturday, April 17, 2021 inside Nippert Stadium. The time of the event will be announced at a later date.TICKETSCapacity will be limited to the first 5,000 fans and people are asked to sit…
Read MoreDayton’s Jordy Tshmanga, talks about making the All-Atlantic 10 Academic Team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Four University of Dayton men’s basketball players earned Atlantic 10 post-season honors in three categories in a vote of the league’s coaches. • Senior guard Jalen Crutcher was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 for the second time• Senior guard Ibi Watson was named Third Team All-Atlantic 10• Center Jordy Tshimanga, a graduate student, was named Academic All-Atlantic 10• …
Read MoreMemphis Women’s Basketball Team gets a proven winner in Katrina Merriweather
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Katrina Merriweather, who led Wright State to the program’s first NCAA Tournament win this season and the only three Horizon League Championships in school history, has been named Memphis’ 12th women’s basketball head coach, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Monday. She also led the Raiders to the school’s only back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2019…
Read MoreNIT Champions: Memphis Tigers earn fourth 20-win season in a row by rolling Mississippi State, 77-64
FRISCO, Texas – In a season unlike any other, with stops and starts, pandemic protocols and challenges seemingly at every turn, the Memphis Tigers ended it in one of the best ways possible – by bringing a trophy back to The Bluff City after an NIT championship. The Tigers wrapped up the 2020-21 season with a 77-64…
Read MoreMustapha Amzil joins UD Flyers at Semester break, becomes instant star that leads to All-Atlantic 10 Freshman Team: Zoom interview
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Four University of Dayton men’s basketball players earned Atlantic 10 post-season honors in three categories in a vote of the league’s coaches, it was announced today. • Senior guard Jalen Crutcher was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 for the second time• Senior guard Ibi Watson was named Third Team All-Atlantic 10• Center Jordy Tshimanga, a graduate student, was…
Read MoreNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issues Statement on death of former defenseman Bob Plager
NEW YORK (March 24, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Bob Plager: “Few men in the history of our game were more closely connected to a city and a franchise than Bob Plager was to St. Louis and the Blues. In the lineup for the Blues’ inaugural game…
Read MoreNHL announces referee Tim Peel no longer working games
NEW YORK (March 24, 2021) – National Hockey League Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell announced today that Referee Tim Peel, following his comments during the game last night between the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators, no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future. “Nothing is more important than ensuring the integrity of our game,”…
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