NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, who earlier today captured the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player as selected by the players at the 2021 NHL Awards presented by Bridgestone, heads the list of players […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Oilers’ star Connor McDavid Wins Hart Memorial Trophy
Joins Gretzky as Second Unanimous Hart Selection in Trophy’s 97-Year History NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is the 2020-21 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: New York Rangers’ Adam Fox Wins James Norris Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Adam Fox of the New York Rangers is the 2020-21 recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Fox was named […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Golden Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury Wins Vezina Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights is the 2020-21 recipient of the Vezina Trophy, awarded “to the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position,” as selected by NHL general managers. Fleury was named on 30 of the 31 ballots and received 14 […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Connor McDavid Voted 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award Recipient by NHLPA Members
McDavid Becomes the Seventh Player to Have Received the Players’ Award Three or More Times TORONTO (June 29, 2021) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has received the players’ vote for the 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award (TLA). The TLA is presented […]
NHL 2020-21 Awards: Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Wins Calder Memorial Trophy
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is the 2020-21 recipient of the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Kaprizov was a near-unanimous winner, receiving 99 of […]
NHL fines Canadiens Weber for Slashing
NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Tampa on Monday, June 28, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred […]
NHL announces Landmark 10-Year Global Partnership with Sportrader
Continues Sportradar’s Leadership Position Within North American Market NEW YORK (June 29, 2021) – Sportradar, a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the National Hockey League today announced a landmark 10-year global partnership, naming Sportradar the Official Betting Data […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, July 4, 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY (U.S.) The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by delegates from the 13 colonies in 1776. The Declaration of Independence is America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom and the document upon which the nation’s founding principles were established. The […]
Finally, the Opening Match at Lower.com Field! Columbus Crew readies for a solid New England Revolution team
Last 3 matches COLUMBUS IS 2-1 Need To Know Columbus will open Lower.com Field against the same opponents it opened Crew Stadium against, New England. Columbus won that match, 2-0, on goals from Jeff Cunningham and Stern John on May 15, 1999. Columbus closed Historic […]
New England Revolution News: Midfielder Carles Gil named MLS Player of the Month for June 2021
Thursday, Jul 1, 2021 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil has been voted Major League Soccer’s Player of the Month for June 2021. Gil earns the honor one week after being named the MLS Player of the Week for Week 9. The […]
New England Revolution News: Tajon Buchanan named to Canada Men’s National Team for 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup
Thursday, Jul 1, 2021 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution midfielder Tajon Buchanan has been called into the Canada Men’s National Team for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Buchanan has been selected by Canada Head Coach John Herdman as part of a 23-player roster for the three-week continental […]
New England Revolution News: Goalkeeper Matt Turner selected to U.S. Men’s National Team for 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup
Thursday, Jul 1, 2021 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner has been named to the United States Men’s National Team roster for the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Turner has been selected by Head Coach Gregg Berhalter as part of a 23-player roster set to […]
New England Revolution MatchDay Notes at Columbus Crew this afternoon at 5:00
THE MATCHUP New England Revolution at Columbus CrewSaturday, July 3 | 5 p.m. ETLower.com Field | Columbus, OhioPredicted Weather: Chance of showers | High 78 | Low 60 BROADCAST INFORMATION WATCHTV: ESPN, ESPN Deportes LISTENRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (English), WBIX 1260 Nossa Radio (Portuguese) […]
ICYMI: Match recap, Crew gains valuable point at Austin FC, 0-0
Sunday, Jun 27, 2021 Columbus Crew went into Q2 Stadium and ensured that that historic first home goal continues to elude Austin FC, as the Black & Gold came away with a road point as part of a 0-0 draw on Sunday night from Austin. […]
Columbus Crew News: Sold-out Match expected tonight at Lower.com Field; Supporters urged to arrive early for Inaugural Match
The Crew opens Lower.com Field against the New England Revolution in a nationally televised match tonight at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN July 3, 2021 COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew encourages supporters to arrive early as the team is set to open Lower.com Field before a sold-out crowd when it hosts the New England […]
MatchDay! Original MLS rival New England Revolution helps Crew open Lower.com Field
ABOUT: LOWER.COM FIELDSaturday’s home match against the New England Revolution will be the Inaugural Match played at Lower.com Field.The new stadium will seat 20,371 people, with the Nordeckesupporters’ section able to host 3,364 supporters, making itthe second largest supporters’ section in Major League Soccer. Located […]
Mississippi State blasts Vanderbilt 9-0 to win school’s first baseball championship
June 30, 2021 Mississippi State 50-18 Vanderbilt 49-18 Bednar and Sims combine to shutout Vanderbilt and offense explodes to lead Diamond Dawgs long-awaited title OMAHA, Neb. – Mississippi State is a baseball school and the program delivered the University its first-ever national title after dominating Vanderbilt in […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, July 3, 2021
DOG DAYS BEGIN The phrase “Dog Days” conjures up the hottest, most sultry days of summer. The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the traditional timing of the Dog Days: the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising […]
Welcome to July 2021! Historical highlights for July 2
1560s DIED 1566: NOSTRADAMUS (PHYSICIAN, ASTROLOGER) 1820s BORN 1821: SIR CHARLES TUPPER (6TH PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA) 1860s 1862: MORRILL ACT PASSED 1870s BORN 1877: HERMANN HESSE (AUTHOR) 1880s 1881: CHARLES GUITEAU SHOT AND FATALLY WOUNDED U.S. PRESIDENT JAMES GARFIELD 1890s 1890: THE SHERMAN ANTITRUST […]