IRVING, Texas – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation has included five American Athletic Conference players on its preseason watch list for the 2021 Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the top receiver in college football. The American’s top four returning receivers, as ranked by yards per […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: Doak Walker Award Watch List has 6 Running Backs
IRVING, Texas — Six standout running backs from the American Athletic Conference have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2021 Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top college running back. The American’s representatives include SMU sophomore Ulysses Bentley IV, who led […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: UC’s Ridder, UCF’s Gabriel, two best QB’s in league, on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
IRVING, Texas – Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and UCF signal-caller Dillon Gabriel were among the 30 players named to the 2021 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List. Ridder and Gabriel were both semifinalists for the 2020 Davey O’Brien Award and are among the 12 […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: Has 7 Players on Bednarik Award Watch List
Twice in the last six seasons, an American Athletic Conference player has won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation’s top defensive player. This year, seven players from The American have been listed as candidates for the national honor with their placement on the award’s […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: UC QB Desmond Ridder among Four others named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Five players from the American Athletic Conference were among the 80 student-athletes named to the 2021 Maxwell Award Watch List. The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football. This year’s preseason watch list includes six returning semifinalists from the 2020 […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: CoSida selects Three Players to its 2020-21 Academic All-America Teams
IRVING, Texas – Three American Athletic Conference football players have been chosen to the 2020-21 Academic All-America Division I football teams selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Cincinnati punter James Smith, SMU wide receiver Tyler Page and Navy special teams standout Kyle […]
American Athletic Conference Football News: Three named to Walter Camp Preseason All-American Team
IRVING, Texas — Three American Athletic Conference players were named as 2021 Walter Camp Preseason All-America selections. Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner and Houston return specialist Marcus Jones earned first-team accolades while Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders was named to the second team. Gardner earned recognition […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, July 31, 2021
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MATCH PREVIEW: COLUMBUS CREW TRAVELS TO THE BRONX TO FACE NEW YORK CITY FC FRIDAY NIGHT
July 29, 2021 The Crew head to Yankee Stadium riding a six-match unbeaten streak, hold a three-match win streak against New York City since 2020 regular season COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew (6-3-6, 24 points) continues its two-match road stretch as it travels to face New York City FC (7-5-2, […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: FORWARD BRENDAN GAUNCE SIGNED TO ONE-YEAR, TWO-WAY NHL/AHL CONTRACT FOR 2021-22 SEASON
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Brendan Gaunce to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Gaunce, 27, has registered six goals and […]
Blue Jackets continue to shape 2021-22 roster; signs defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a 1-year contract
JULY 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year contract for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Lehtonen, 27, made his NHL debut in 2020-21, finishing […]
Columbus Crew News: Looking for 3-game sweep of New York City; tonight’s match at 7:30 pm
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 The Crew is two-for-two in 2021 against New York City FC and will look to continue that winning streak on Friday night from Yankee Stadium, as the Black & Gold kickoff against NYCFC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio […]
New York City FC News: Keys to the Match to Third Matchup with Columbus Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are spending Friday night under the lights as they take on Columbus Crew at Yankee Stadium. Here’s the Keys to the Match, presented by Tri-State Ford… Third Time Lucky New York City FC are facing Columbus Crew […]
New York City FC News: Injury Report for Friday Night vs. Crew
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 New York City FC are in the Bronx this Friday night for a meeting with Columbus Crew. Head Coach Ronny Deila will be without four players for the meeting with Caleb Porter’s side. Brazilian forward Héber remains absent as he continues […]
New City FC Match Notes: Defending MLS champion Crew invades Yankee Stadium tonight
MLS Regular Season 2021New York City FC vs Columbus CrewFriday, July 30, 20217:30 p.m. ETYankee Stadium – Bronx, NY TV USA: YES Network / YES APPCommentary: Joe Tolleson/ Ian JoyRadio English: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Glenn Crooks / Matt LawrenceRadio Spanish: TuneIn; NYCFC.com/radioCommentary: Roberto Abramowitz/Ariel Judas Referee: […]
Columbus Crew travels to The Bronx for match against New York City FC
(PHOTOS BY OSVALDO FIGUEROA, JR.) NEW YORK CITY FC vs. COLUMBUS CREWYANKEE STADIUM, Bronx, N.Y. Friday, July 30, 2021 (Week 16, MLS Game #203)7:30 p.m. ET (YES; Bally Sports OH) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GANYCFC 14 7-5-2 23 26 15at home 8 […]
Columbus Blue Jackets News: ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN ZACH WERENSKI SIGNS SIX-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2027-28 SEASON
JULY 29, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Zach Werenski to a six-year, $57.5 million contract extension through the 2027-28 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced Thursday night. Werenski, 24, has registered 65 goals […]
Dayton Dragons News: SPOTLIGHT “DAYTON LIVE” IN SECOND “REBUILDING THE ARTS” WEEKEND
July 30, 2021 Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons are hosting the second “Rebuilding The Arts” weekend of the season at Day Air Ballpark Friday through Sunday. This weekend not-for-profit arts organization, Dayton Live, has been selected to be in the center of the spotlight. Dayton Live […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, July 30, 2021
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NHL 2021 Draft Feature: Luke Hughes, defenseman picked by New Jersey Devils, 4th overall selection; #4 North American Skater
The hockey-playing Hughes Brothers just made history in the recent NHL Draft. Jack, a center, was chosen first overall by the Devils in 2019, earning the honor of being the first Jewish player ever being drafted #1. in 2018, his oldest brother Quinn was taken by […]