MLS Regular Season 2021 Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Saturday, July 17, 20217:30 p.m. ET Lower.com Field – Columbus, OH 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 […]
Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC Match Notes
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(4-3-5, 17 pts.) NEW YORK CITYFC2021 REGULAR SEASON:(5-4-2, 17 pts.) Date: Saturday, July 17Match Time: 7:30 p.m. ETKickoff: 7:38 p.m. ETLocation: Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)Regional TV: Bally Sports Ohio Neil Sika (play-by-play) Jordan Angeli (analyst)Brett Hiltbrand (sideline)97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play)ColumbusCrew.com […]
DAYTON DRAGONS RECOGNIZED “COMMUNITY ALL-STARS” RECIPIENT
Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons recognized CareSource and the CareSource Foundation as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Friday, July 9th at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons Community All-Stars Program honors individuals who have gone above and beyond […]
DAYTON DRAGONS RECOGNIZED “HOMETOWN HEROES” RECIPIENT EARLIER THIS MONTH
Dayton, Ohio — The Dayton Dragons recognized St. Vincent Supportive Services as a “Hometown Heroes” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Wednesday, July 7th at Day Air Ballpark. The Dayton Dragons shine the spotlight on the military, past and present, through the Hometown […]
Dayton Dragons Current Homestand vs. Great Lakes Loons
July 13 – July 18, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Back to Full Capacity** In accordance with the Governor’s elimination of COVID related health orders and restrictions, the Dayton Dragons have officially opened Day Air Ballpark to full stadium capacity. If you are fully vaccinated, […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, July 17, 2021
1760s BORN 1763: JOHN JACOB ASTOR (BUSINESSMAN) 1820s 1821: FLORIDA FORMALLY CEDED BY SPAIN TO THE U.S.200 Years Ago 1850s 1850: FIRST PHOTO TAKEN OF STAR OTHER THAN SUN (VEGA), HARVARD COLLEGE OBSERVATORY 1860s 1862: U.S. NATIONAL CEMETERY ACT PASSED 1867: IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, THE […]
NBA, FIBA & USA Basketball News: Men’s basketball field set for Tokyo Olympics
The list of countries who will be competing for gold in men’s basketball in Tokyo. The 12-team field is set for men’s basketball at the Tokyo Olympic Games after the final spots were secured in qualifying tournaments on Sunday. Opening ceremonies for the Tokyo Olympics […]
Los Angeles Dodgers News: Walker Buehler and Justin Turner named NL All-Stars
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler and infielder Justin Turner were named to the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will take place on July 13 at Coors Field in Denver, CO. Buehler and Turner will join teammates Max Muncy and […]
Atlanta Braves acquire Joc Pederson from the Cubs
July 15th, 2021 ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves tonight acquired OF Joc Pederson from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for 1B Bryce Ball. Pederson, 29, batted .230 (59-for-256) with 11 home runs and a .718 OPS in 73 games for the Cubs this season. The […]
Milwaukee Brewers to host annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game Saturday, July 24
Milwaukee will honor the Negro Leagues with special guests and events July 15th, 2021 MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers will host the annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care®, on Saturday, July 24 at 6:10 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. With the purchase […]
Arizona D-backs to host Native American Recognition Day Sunday, July 19
July 15th, 2021 PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks, @LosDbacks) will host Native American Recognition Day, presented by Gila River Hotels & Casinos, on this Sunday, July 18 at Chase Field prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs. The event will recognize the Native […]
New York Mets announce that Black Jerseys to return on July 30 against Cincinnati Reds
FLUSHING, N.Y., July 15, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the team’s black jerseys will return on Friday, July 30 when the Mets host the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m. The Mets will wear their black Nike jerseys that night and all Friday nights […]
St. Louis Cardinals to honor Hall of Fame catcher “Simba” Ted Simmons, July 31
Legendary Catcher to be Immortalized with Bronze Statue Unveiling and Dedication Outside Busch Stadium, Uniform No. 23 to be Retired by Organization ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 15, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals organization announced today that it will pay tribute to National Baseball Hall of […]
LA Angels sign journeyman outfielder Adam Eaton
ANAHEIM – The Angels on July 14, signed free agent outfielder Adam Eaton. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, LHP Dillon Peters has been designated for assignment. Eaton, 32, has appeared in 58 games for the White Sox this season, compiling 15 extra-base hits and 28 […]
Cincinnati Reds to honor Entrepreneur Rico Grant
To receive Reds Community Advocate Award Tickets on sale now for African American Community Night – Friday, July 16 Local entrepreneur Ricardo “Rico” Grant will be presented with a Reds Community Advocate Award on Friday, July 16. The ceremony will take place before the Reds […]
Toronto Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned RHP Anthony Castro to Triple-A Buffalo. COURTESY TORONTO BLUE JAYS & MLBpressbox.com
Daily Almanac for Friday, July 16, 2021
1480s BORN 1486: ANDREA DEL SARTO (PAINTER) 1550s DIED 1557: ANNE OF CLEVES (FOURTH WIFE OF KING HENRY VIII) 1660s BORN 1661: PIERRE LE MOYNE (FRENCH-CANADIAN EXPLORER) 1740s BORN 1746: GIUSEPPE PIAZZI (ITALIAN ASTRONOMER) 1790s 1790: CONGRESS ESTABLISHED THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ON THE POTOMAC […]
Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Service: Fellow Latvian and goaltender teammate Elvis Merzlikins, “Matiss was not my friend, he was my little brother”
Today, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL, hockey fans and the country of Latvia paid tribute to goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, who had passed away 11 days earlier in a tragic fireworks accident. Kivlenieks’ mother, Astrida, his stepfather, sister and uncle traveled to Columbus for the […]
Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Service: CBJ goaltender coach Manny Legace, “Matiss always wanted to do extra drills after practice”
Today was all about the celebration of the life of Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks, who died tragically in a fireworks accident in Novi, Michigan earlier this month. The likeable and always smiling Kivlenieks, who signed with the Blue Jackets as an undrafted free agent […]
Matiss Kivlenieks Memorial Service: Nathan Gerbe, teammates with Cleveland Monsters and Columbus Blue Jackets
Today was one of the saddest days in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets history when they had the memorial service for 24-year-old goalie Matiss Kivlenieks. A young man with so much promise and figured into the future of the 20-year-old franchise. The service […]