June 22, 2022 Star-studded lineup of speakers and trailblazers headlines two-day celebration of 50th anniversary of Title IX ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will host its first Big Ten Women’s Leadership Summit June 23-24, 2022, at the conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, to commemorate the […]
Florida State fires baseball coach Mike Martin Jr. after 3-year, 77-54 record
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced earlier in June that Mike Martin, Jr. will not return as FSU’s baseball coach and that a national search will begin immediately to find his replacement. “Making the change with our baseball […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, June 23, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Nikolas Wallenda (born January 24, 1979) is an American acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist, and author. He is known for his high-wire performances without a safety net. He holds 11 Guinness World Records for various acrobatic feats, and is best-known as the first person […]
NWSL News: San Diego Wave FC Forward Alex Morgan Named May Player of the Month
CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today that San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan has been named the Player of the Month for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association. Leading the league in scoring with six tallies […]
NWSL News: San Diego Wave FC Defender Naomi Girma Named May Rookie of the Month, Presented by Ally
California native appeared in every minute of play during the month CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League today announced San Diego Wave FC defender Naomi Girma as May’s Rookie of the Month, presented by Ally, as voted by the NWSL Media Association. […]
NWSL Announces May 2022 Best XI of the Month, Presented by Mastercard
CHICAGO (June 9, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 11 players named to the Best XI of the Month, presented by Mastercard, for the month of May by the NWSL Media Association. Headlined by Player of the Month Alex Morgan, seven of […]
NWSL News: Juan Carlos Amoros named Houston Dash interim head coach
The Houston Dash have named Juan Carlos Amorós as the interim head coach and he is expected to join the Dash at the end of June pending visa approval, the team announced today. Until that time, Sarah Lowdon will remain acting head coach. Amorós brings […]
NWSL Issues Fines to San Diego Wave FC President Jill Ellis, Head Coach Casey Stoney
CHICAGO (June 16, 2022) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today it has issued a pair of fines to San Diego Wave FC head coach Casey Stoney and president Jill Ellis for approaching the officials during Wave FC matches on June 8 and June 12, […]
NWSL And BreakingT Ink Foundational Fan Apparel Deal For Women’s Sports
BreakingT, the leader in real-time fan apparel, and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the no. 1 women’s soccer league in the world, today announce they’ve entered into a first-of-its-kind licensed apparel agreement. The deal enables the NWSL to celebrate and commercialize its most exciting […]
NWSL News: Kansas City Current Officially Unveils World Class Training Complex
June 22, 2022 The Kansas City Current opened its new $18 million training complex today, the first purpose built specifically for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. “From the moment we purchased the team, we knew these elite athletes deserved world-class facilities to call […]
NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Final Edition – Wednesday, June 22, 2022
June 22, 2022 * Auston Matthews added two awards to his collection Tuesday, claiming the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award. It was the first time in 67 years that a Maple Leafs player received NHL MVP honors and first time ever that a Toronto player was named the […]
NHL News: 2022 Eastern Conference Final on ESPN Was Most-Watched Conference Final Since 2013 Across Cable and Broadcast
Eastern Conference Final on ESPN averaged 2.4 million viewers; Up 82% versus 2021 Conference Final average across cable and broadcast Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers Game 6 averaged 2.8 million viewers, up 83% versus the comparable 2021 game; Most-viewed Conference Final Game 6 […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: When Was the Last Time… Stanley Cup Final Edition
June 14, 2022 For all those wondering when the last time _______ happened in the Stanley Cup Final, look no further than here. SKATER RECORDS Goals…… a player scored 3+ goals, game: Peter Forsberg (COL), Game 2 of 1996 SCF vs. FLA … a player scored […]
NHL News: 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame NHL Media Award Recipients Announced
Al Morganti to Receive Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award; Bill Clement to Receive Foster Hewitt Memorial Award TORONTO (June 14, 2022) – Frank Seravalli, President of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, and Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association, announced today that Al Morganti will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial […]
NHL News: New Digital Replica and Augmented Reality Experiences Allow Fans to Access the Stanley Cup Like Never Before
Fans Also Can Digitally Hoist the Stanley Cup on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and Learn More About Winners via Records.NHL.com NEW YORK (June 14, 2022) – With the 2022 Stanley Cup Final set to begin on Wednesday, June 15, fans around the world now can celebrate […]
ICYMI: NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Final Edition – Tuesday, June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022 * Veterans Andrew Cogliano and Jack Johnson look to join a rare list of players to win their first Stanley Cup after appearing in 1,000 career games, which is topped by former Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque and former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk. * Cogliano and Johnson are two of several current Colorado players […]
New York Islanders decide to stay in house; hires associate head coach Lane Lambert as next head coach
The New York Islanders announced in May that Lane Lambert has been named Head Coach. “I had the opportunity to work with Lane over the past four years, which includes spending time with him on a one-on-one basis when he served as the interim […]
Edmonton Oilers News: Team gives head coach Jay Woodcroft three-year extension; GM Ken Holland pleased with direction of young team
6/22/22 Head Coach Jay Woodcroft and General Manager & President of Hockey Operations Ken Holland answered questions via video call on Wednesday about the three-year contract extension completed on Tuesday for Woodcroft to remain head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Holland’s opening remarks: “Good morning […]
Dallas Stars hire Peter De Boer as new head coach
The 54-year-old DeBoer becomes the 25th head coach in franchise history and the 10th in Dallas history June 21, 2022 FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today the hiring of Pete DeBoer as the team’s head coach. DeBoer becomes the 25th head coach in franchise history […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, June 22, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Laura Secord (née Ingersoll; 13 September 1775 – 17 October 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack. Her contribution to […]