NHL Public Relations December 13, 2022 THREE’S COMPANY IN NHL’S 800-GOAL CLUB Mr. Hockey, The Great One, and now, The Great Eight. For nearly 14 years, Gordie Howe held his place as the only player in NHL history with 800 regular-season goals. For almost 29 years more, […]
Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Ellen’s DJ and Co-Host, dead at 40
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Stephen Laurel “tWitch” Boss (September 29, 1982 – December 13, 2022) was an American freestyle hip hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. In 2008, he was the runner-up on the American version of So You Think You Can Dance. From 2014 to the show’s conclusion in 2022, […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, December 14, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Tilt-A-Whirl is a flat ride similar to the Waltzer in Europe, designed for commercial use at amusement parks, fairs, and carnivals, in which it is commonly found. The rides are manufactured by Larson International of Plainview, Texas. DESCRIPTION The ride consists of seven freely-spinning cars that hold three or four riders […]
Navy shocks the college football world by firing popular head coach Ken Niumatalolo after 15 seasons
12/11/2022 ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced today that head football coach Ken Niumatalolo will not return for the 2023 season. Defensive coordinator Brian Newberry has been named head coach on an interim basis. “Our sincerest gratitude to Coach Ken for what has been a distinguished and […]
NFL News, Week 15: The Starting 11 — Every Team Has Four Games Left As NFL Playoff Push Intensifies
Every team in the NFL has four games remaining and only one playoff berth has been secured, with the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (12-1) becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the postseason last week. 2022 marks the fifth season since 2002 in which one-or-fewer playoff berths […]
NFL News: BROADCAST TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR NFL NETWORK’S WEEK 15 SATURDAY SHOWDOWN TRIPLEHEADERNFL News:
Noah Eagle, Nate Burleson, Tom Pelissero & Lindsay Czarniak to Call Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings at 1:00 PM ET Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner, Steve Wyche & Stacey Dales to Call Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:30 PM ET Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez, Laura […]
NFL News: 44.1 Million Average Viewers Watched Thanksgiving Day Football, a 31 percent increase over the number initially reported
Nielsen custom survey reveals viewership impact of group settings, out-of-home viewership on Super Bowl-like moment for football fans NEW YORK – December 13, 2022 – The National Football League (NFL) and Nielsen collaborated on a survey to complement Nielsen’s measurement data to provide a detailed picture […]
NHL Morning Skate – Tuesday, December 13, 2022
NHL Public Relations December 13, 2022 * The Penguins, Rangers and Canadiens all collected comeback wins Monday to improve the 2022 total to 589 and establish a new benchmark for the most in a calendar year in NHL history, besting 2018 (587). * Marc-Andre Fleury recorded his 18th 10-win season and Jordan Binnington hit […]
NHL News: Start Time to Bruins-Devils Game on December 28
NEW YORK (Dec. 13, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today a time change for the Boston Bruins-New Jersey Devils game scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Prudential Center. The game, originally scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, will now begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. The […]
Blue Jackets playing well lately, travels to Florida Panthers tonight
DEC. 13, 2022 II FLA LIVE ARENA II at FLORIDA PANTHERS BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: ESPN+, HULU Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Brian Boucher (analyst), Dom Moore (between the benches) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) Panthers to Watch « D Brandon Montour leads team blueliners in goals, assists and points with 5-17-22 in […]
Texas suspends Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard ‘until further notice’ without pay after domestic violence assault
Texas basketball coach Chris Beard has been suspended without pay “until further notice” after it became public that he was charged with felony family violence against a woman, his fiance’ for six years, who said he strangled and bit her. The university also will not […]
Missississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61 of heart complications
December 13, 2022 STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University Head Football Coach Michael Charles “Mike” Leach passed away last night (Monday, Dec. 12) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, following complications from a heart condition. He was 61. In a statement, the Leach family […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, December 13, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Eleazar Wheelock (April 22, 1711 – April 24, 1779) was an American Congregational minister, orator, and educator in Lebanon, Connecticut, for 35 years before founding Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He had tutored Samson Occom, a Mohegan who became a Presbyterian minister and the first Native American to publish […]
Blue Jackets win in Overtime, 6-5 over LA Kings; Roslovic, Laine, Gaudreau star
GAME AT A GLANCE THREE STARS1st – Jack Roslovic, CBJ (2-2-4); 2nd – Patrik Laine, CBJ (1-2-3); 3rd – Anze Kopitar, LAK (2-0-2) GOAL SCORERSColumbus: K. Marchenko (1), PP – B. Jenner (10), P. Laine (8), SH – J. Roslovic (2), PP – J. Roslovic (3), OT – J. Gaudreau (10)Los […]
NHL News: Four Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ESPN and ESPN+/Hulu
ESPN December 12, 2022 Star Watch Alternate Presentation Tuesday featuring Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau and Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk on ESPN+ Alex Ovechkin’s Chase to 800 and 44 NHL Power Play Games Streaming on ESPN+ P.K. Subban Makes In-Studio Debut on Tuesday The NHL season continues with […]
NHL News: Lindgren, Thompson and Nylander Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week
NHL Public Relations December 12, 2022 NEW YORK (Dec. 12, 2022) – Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 11. FIRST STAR – CHARLIE LINDGREN, G, WASHINGTON CAPITALS Lindgren led the NHL in both wins […]
NHL Morning Skate – Monday, December 12, 2022
NHL Public Relations December 12, 2022 * Mikko Rantanen and Clayton Keller combined for the third instance in NHL history – and second in the regular season – of two players completing a hat trick with an overtime winner on the same day. The others: March 4, 2022 (Viktor Arvidsson & Jason […]
NHL News: Predators’ McCarron Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
TORONTO/NEW YORK (Dec. 11, 2022) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League announced today that forward Michael McCarron of the Nashville Predators will be unavailable to his Club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the player assistance program of the NHL and NHLPA. […]
NFL News: WEEK 15 INJURY REPORT — MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
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NFL Week 15 begins this week! Thursday Night Capsule – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle SeahawksNFL Week 15 begins this week!
THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (9-4) AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (7-6) Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, December 15 (8:15 PM ET, Prime Video) as the San Francisco 49ers (9-4) visit the Seattle Seahawks (7-6) in a key NFC West […]