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 […]
Crew 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, […]
Columbus 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 […]
MATCH 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 […]
Daily 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 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: 2023 #1 Draft Choice Adam Fantilli Introductory Press Conference
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Cleveland 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 […]
Cavs 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, […]
Cavaliers add veterans to their bench in Georges Niang and Ty Jerome
Posted by Rick Jabot CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Georges (George) Niang (KNEE-yang) and guard Ty Jerome, President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today. Niang (6-7, 230) has appeared in 383 games (19 starts) during his seven-year career with Philadelphia, Utah and Indiana, holding career averages of 6.5 […]
Looking to add shooters at forward, Cavaliers add Max Strus from Miami Heat
Posted by Rick Jabot Made 197 three-pointers and averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals last season; also started all 23 playoff games during Miami’s 2023 NBA Finals run CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Max Strus in a sign and trade agreement with […]
Long-time Cincinnati native & Bengals Punter Kevin Huber retires at 37
Posted by Lydia Jane Allison Kevin Huber was drafted in the fifth round by the Bengals in the 2009 NFL Draft as the 142nd overall selection. Huber surpassed Bengals Legend Ken Riley’s record of 207 games played and now holds the team record for 216 […]
Basketball World mourns loss of former WNBA, Columbus Quest Star & Rutgers Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Nikki McCray-Penson
Posted by Walker Thompkins July 07 PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers women’s basketball mourns the loss of assistant coach Nikki McCray-Penson. McCray-Penson was a trailblazer for the sport of women’s basketball and her impact will continue to live on throughout the collegiate and professional communities. “Today is deeply sad and […]
WNBA News: Satou Sabally of the Dallas Wings Receives WNBA Cares Community Assist Award for May
Posted by Walker Thompkins NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 – Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally has been named the recipient of the May WNBA Cares Community Assist Award. This award recognizes her dedicated efforts in mentoring Dallas youth, as well as her leadership in serving both […]
WNBA News: Former Ohio State star & Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell Earns Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award
Posted by Walker Thompkins NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 – Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has earned the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her positive impact and dedication in the community, the WNBA announced today. The award, which is named in honor of WNBA […]
WNBA News: Fan Voting Results: 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
Posted by Walker Thompkins Fans accounted for 50 percent of the vote to determine the starters for the 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, while current WNBA players and a 60-member media panel accounted for 25 percent each. Below are the top 30 finishers in the […]
WNBA News: Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart Named Starters and Captains for 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
Posted by Walker Thompkins – Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner Earns Ninth All-Star Selection – – Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston Becomes First Rookie to Start in All-Star Game Since 2014 – – Wilson and Stewart to Draft All-Star Rosters from Pool of Starters and Reserves […]
WNBA News: Connecticut Sun’s Alyssa Thomas, Washington Mystics’ Elena Delle Donne Highlight Reserves For 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game
Posted by Walker Thompkins – Connecticut’s DeWanna Bonner and New York Liberty’s Courtney Vandersloot Named WNBA All-Stars for Fifth Time – – All-Star Captains A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart to Draft Rosters from Pool of Starters and Reserves on Saturday, July 8 (1:00 p.m. ET […]
WNBA News: Las Vegas Aces Gives Two-Time M’VP A’ja Wilson Contract Extension
Posted by Walker Thompkins Las Vegas, NV (June 28, 2023)—Las Vegas Aces General Manager Natalie Williams announced today that the team has signed two-time league M’VP A’ja Wilson to a two-year extension. “A’ja Wilson is a generational talent and a huge foundational piece to our […]
WNBA News: Chicago Sky issues Statement on James Wade
Posted by Walker Thompkins CHICAGO (July 1, 2023) — The Chicago Sky have announced a change in their coaching staff today. The NBA Toronto Raptors have recently hired James Wade as an Assistant Coach, and he will be stepping down as General Manager and Head […]
MLB News: Matchups set for 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby
Posted by J.Y. Mortimer Two-time champion Pete Alonso returns for fourth consecutive Derby; hometown slugger Julio Rodríguez to compete for second time after finals run in 2022; six-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion & 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts among five players to make Derby […]