August 27, 2021 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Director of Athletics and Associate Vice President Shane Lyons on Friday afternoon announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach and Morgantown native, Bob Huggins to serve as head coach through the 2023-24 season, with an option to continue coaching […]
Vancouver Whitecaps FC fire head coach Marc Dos Santos
Friday, Aug 27, 2021 VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that the club has parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos and assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos, effective immediately. Whitecaps FC director of methodology Vanni Sartini will lead the team as acting […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, August 28, 2021; The 240th Day of the Year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, SC, (August 28, 1774 – January 4, 1821) was a Catholic religious sister in the United States and an educator, known as a founder of the country’s parochial school system. After her death, she became the first person born in what would become the United States to […]
Historical Events for August 27, 2021
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Stephen Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the blues rock band Double Trouble. Other associated acts include singer David Bowie and multi-instrumentalist Chente Vasquez (Chente Vasquez Experience). […]
1ST & GOAL tonight live on Megasportsnews.com!
Week 2 has the 1ST & GOAL broadcast team going to South High for a City League cross-division game, Centennial at South. Last year, the Stars were a shocking 0-5 but they did lose some key players when the City Schools started the season later […]
Korn Ferry Tour News: Pre-Tournament Notes – Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship
Dates: August 26-29, 2021 Where: Columbus, Ohio Course: The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course (71 / 7,444) Course Designer: Alister MacKenzie (1938), Jack Nicklaus (renovation, 2005) Field: 139 players Defending Champion: Curtis Luck Purse: $1,000,000 ($180,000/winner) Format: 72-hole stroke play Quick Links Tournament Media Site Power Rankings Inside The Field […]
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship: ‘Mr. Comeback’ Bo Van Pelt early 1st Round clubhouse leader; Post-round Interview with media
THE NCHC HAS STARTED. BO VAN PELT POSTED THE BEST ROUND OF THE DAY WITH A -6 UNDER 65. BO IS AN INTERESTING STORY. HE HAD TO SIT OUT THE PGA TOUR SEASONS OF 2016-2019 DUE TO SHOULDER INJURIES, NINE BONE SPURS IN HIS AC […]
Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball to Play Cedarville in Exhibition Game on November 1
Thu, Aug 26, 2021 DAYTON – The University of Dayton has announced that it will open the 2021-22 men’s basketball season with an exhibition game against Cedarville on Monday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. ET. Dayton and Cedarville have played 28 times in men’s basketball competition […]
UC Bearcats Soccer: Soccer Preps for Thursday Rivalry Game at Xavier
Wed, Aug 25, 2021 CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati soccer team is ready for its next challenge, a Thursday night showdown at crosstown rival Xavier. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Corcoran Field.FloSports | Live Stats | Tickets HOW TO WATCH FloSports is available online (flosports.tv), through its app on […]
Ohio State Men’s Soccer: Names Buzzas, Wootton 2021 Captains
Aug. 25, 2021 Buckeyes open season Friday vs. Memphis in Wolstein Classic 2021 Schedule | 2021 Roster | Online Release COLUMBUS, Ohio – Samuel Buzzas, a defender from Bend, Oregon, and Laurence Wootton, a midfielder from Halstead, England, were named captains of the Ohio State men’s soccer team Wednesday. Buzzas is […]
Ohio State Men’s Soccer: Opens Season with Annual Wolstein Classic
Aug. 25, 2021 Ohio State takes on Memphis Friday, UAB Sunday Ohio State vs. Memphis, UABDates: Aug. 27, Aug. 29Times: 7 p.m., 5 p.m.Venue: Columbus, Ohio – Jesse Owens Memorial StadiumWatch: B1G+ Memphis | B1G+ UABLive Stats: OhioStateBuckeyes.comGame Notes: Ohio State | Memphis | UABRosters: Ohio State | Memphis | UABSeason Stats: Ohio State | Memphis | UAB COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State opens the fall 2021 season […]
Ohio State Buckeyes Field Hockey: Open 51st Field Hockey Season on Friday
August 26, 2021 Ohio State ventures west to tangle with Ball State in Muncie, Ind. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 51st season of Ohio State field hockey will begin on Friday as Ohio State, ranked No. 22 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association preseason poll, travels […]
Ohio State Women’s Volleyball: Hosts Sports Imports Classic
August 26, 2021 Ohio State is slated to play Northern Kentucky and No. 4 Washington at Nationwide Arena this weekend. Sports Imports Classic Dates: August 27 & August 28, 2021 Teams: No. 11 Ohio State, Northern Kentucky, Ohio, No. 4 Washington Venue: Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) Tickets: Online at Ticketmaster.com or at […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, August 26, 2021; the 238th Day of the Year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Laura Ann Branigan (July 3, 1952 – August 26, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her signature song, the platinum-certified 1982 single “Gloria“, stayed on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 36 weeks, then a record for a female artist, peaking at No. 2. It also reached number one […]
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar News: Statements on Passing of Legendary Racing Journalist Robin Miller
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021) – Statements from Roger Penske and Mark Miles on legendary racing journalist Robin Miller, who died Aug. 25 at 71: Roger Penske, Chairman, Indianapolis Motor Speedway “Racing has lost one of its most well-respected journalists and most beloved personalities. Robin […]
Big Ten Network announces 2021 Football Broadcaster Lineup
Aug. 25, 2021 Link:https://wp.me/paBK59-5sZZ Big Ten Network’s 2021 College Football Broadcaster Lineup Features Trusted Veterans Alongside Emerging Talent Commentator teams and studio personalities will cover more than 40 games on the second most-watched cable network for college football CHICAGO, Ill. – Following back-to-back seasons as […]
Columbus Crew News: WAIVES GOALKEEPER MATT LAMPSON
August 25, 2021 Goalkeeper departs after second stint with Black & Gold COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew today announced that the Club has waived goalkeeper Matt Lampson. “We want to thank Matt for his contributions to the Club and the greater Columbus community, and wish him all […]
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship News: Extends agreement with Korn Ferry Tour for additional five years
August 25, 2021 Tournament will continue as Finals event at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Scarlet Course Columbus, Ohio – Tournament Officials announced today a five-year extension of the agreement between the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship and the PGA TOUR that ensures the tournament […]
Columbus Crew News: ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR “HELL IS REAL,” IN-STATE RIVALRY CONTEST AGAINST FC CINCINNATI AT LOWER.COM FIELD ON FRIDAY
August 24, 2021 August 27 marks the first rivalry match played at Lower.com Field;March to the Match set to take place prior to the home contest COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew today announced additional details regarding its matchday programming for the “Hell is Real” derby at Lower.com Field on Friday evening. The Crew’s match […]
Daily Almanac for Wednesday, August 25, 2021; the 237th Day of the year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following […]