By Lady Williamson August 4, 2023 MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens organization are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former defenseman Bob Murdoch at the age of 76. Murdoch, a native of Kirkland Lake, ON, spent the first three seasons of his […]
Actress Sharon Farrell of “Young and the Restless”, “It’s Alive” Fame, dead at 82
By Zola Elder FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sharon Farrell (December 24, 1940 – May 15, 2023) was an American television and film actress, and dancer. Originally beginning her career as a ballerina with the American Ballet Theatre company, Farrell made her film debut in 1959 in Kiss Her Goodbye, followed by […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, August 6, 2023
By Mona Hatfield FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS William Francis Kemmler (May 9, 1860 – August 6, 1890) was an American peddler, alcoholic, and murderer, who, in 1890, became the first person in the world to be executed by electric chair. He was convicted of murdering Matilda “Tillie” Ziegler, his common-law wife, a […]
Columbus Crew Starting XI tonight in Leagues Cup action vs. Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC Starting XI at Columbus Crew in Leagues Cup action
Columbus Crew News: Loans defender Keegan Hughes to FC Tulsa
By Carey Van Lue August 4, 2023 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have loaned defender Keegan Hughes to FC Tulsa of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2023 season. The Crew retain the right to recall Hughes at any point during the MLS regular season, subject to roster […]
Minnesota United FC News: Team Reports Midfielder Kervin Arriaga Suffers Torn Meniscus
By Carey Van Lue Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 Minnesota United FC today announced that midfielder Kervin Arriaga has suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee. The Honduran international is scheduled to have surgery in the coming days and will miss the remainder […]
Minnesota United FC News: Team welcomes back Midfielder Jan Gregus
By Carey Van Lue Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 Minnesota United announced today that the club has acquired midfielder Jan Gregus via trade from Nashville SC in exchange for a second round pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft and $75,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money […]
Minnesota United FC News: Team and Defender Kemar Lawrence Mutually Agree to Part Ways
By Carey Van Lue Thursday, Aug 3, 2023 Minnesota United announced today the club and defender Kemar Lawrence have mutually agreed to terminate Lawrence’s Major League Soccer (MLS) contract, effective August 3, 2023. Transaction: Minnesota United and defender Kemar Lawrence mutually agree to terminate Lawrence’s […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, August 4, 2023
By Zola Elder FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS The Geheime Staatspolizei (German pronunciation: [ɡəˈhaɪmə ˈʃtaːtspoliˌtsaɪ] (listen); transl. ”Secret State Police”), abbreviated Gestapo (/ɡəˈstɑːpoʊ/ gə-STAH-poh, German: [ɡəˈʃtaːpo] (listen)), was the official secret police of Nazi Germany and in German-occupied Europe. The force was created by Hermann Göring in 1933 by combining the various political police agencies of Prussia into one organisation. On 20 April 1934, oversight of the Gestapo passed to […]
Columbus Crew News: Acquires forward Diego Rossi as Designated Player
By Lady Williamson Uruguayan international, MLS’ youngest Golden Boot Winner joins Crew from Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe S.K Aug. 2, 2023 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Diego Rossi from Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbahçe S.K. for an undisclosed transfer fee. Rossi […]
MLS News: Statement from MLS on New England Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena
By Lady Williamson Tue, Aug 1 New England Revolution Sporting Director and Head Coach Bruce Arena has been placed on administrative leave pending a review into allegations that he made insensitive and inappropriate remarks. COURTESY MLS COMMUNICATIONS
Ottawa Senators News: Signs forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year contract
By Rick Jabot OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators announced today that the team has signed forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year, $5M contract. The contract includes a full no-trade clause. A four-time NHL All-Star, Tarasenko split the 2022-23 campaign between the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers after […]
Miami Middletown Thunderhawks name popular college basketball analyst Mark Adams as new baseball coach
By J.Y. Mortimer Mark Adams brings decades of experience in rebuilding collegiate athletics teams to the baseball program at Miami University Middletown. Adams is known for playing “fast break” baseball. His teams play with an aggressive edge and a positive approach that breeds confidence based […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, August 2, 2023
By Mona Hatfield FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Andrew Smith Hallidie (March 16, 1836 – April 24, 1900) was an American entrepreneur who was the promoter of the Clay Street Hill Railroad in San Francisco. This was the world’s first practical cable car system, and Hallidie is often therefore regarded as the […]
Columbus Crew Starting XI vs. Club America in Leagues Cup action
Crew News: Transfers midfielder Lucas Zelarayán to Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League
July 31, 2023 COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have agreed to terms with Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League for the permanent transfer of midfielder Lucas Zelarayán for an undisclosed transfer fee. Zelarayán, who joined the Black & Gold on Dec. 20, 2019 from […]
Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy previews tonight’s League Cup Match vs. Club America
By Rick Jabot Wilfried Nancy Crew HC Leagues Cup Match vs Club America 7 30 2023.mp3 COURTESY COLUMBUS CREW COMMUNICATIONS
Columbus Crew Match Notes for Tonight’s Game with Club America in Leagues Cup action
By Rick Jabot MATCH SUMMARY After a 2-1 win against St. Louis CITY SC and a 4-0 Club America win, the Crew and las Aguilas face off at Lower.com Field to determine the Central 1 group winner. With both clubs earning three points against St. […]
Leagues Cup News: Crew takes on Club America tonight; Yaw Yeboah previews match and talks Crew soccer
By Rick Jabot MATCH SUMMARY After a 2-1 win against St. Louis CITY SC and a 4-0 Club America win, the Crew and las Aguilas face off at Lower.com Field to determine the Central 1 group winner. With both clubs earning three points against St. […]