FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Many nations around the world observe some kind of Armed Forces Day to honor their military forces. This day is not to be confused with Veterans Day or Memorial Day. United States In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. It falls near the […]
Historical Events for May 14
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Henry John Heinz (October 11, 1844 – May 14, 1919) was an American entrepreneur who, at the age of 25, co-founded a small horseradish concern in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. This business failed, but his second business expanded into tomato ketchup and other condiments, and ultimately became the internationally known H. J. […]
Luke Henman makes history as first player to sign with NHL’s newest team, The Seattle Kragen
The Seattle Kraken made their first player transaction Wednesday, agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with free agent center Luke Henman. The 21-year-old will participate in rookie camp with the Kraken, who will become the 32nd team in the NHL beginning next season. Henman is captain […]
New York Rangers continue to clean house; head coach David Quinn is fired
May 12, 2021 New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that Rangers Head Coach David Quinn, and Assistant Coaches David Oliver, Jacques Martin, and Greg Brown, have been relieved of their coaching duties. “I would like to thank David Quinn, David […]
NHL Morning Skate for Thursday, May 13, 2021
THREE HARD LAPS * J.T. Compher scored the first hat trick of his NHL career and Philipp Grubauer turned aside all 18 shots he faced as the Avalanche, who improved to 15-0-1 in their last 16 games at Ball Arena, clinched home-ice advantage for the First Round where they will face either […]
NHL announces HyperX as Official Global Partner of 2021 NHL Gaming World Championship
HyperX to Outfit GWC Broadcast Team and Competitors with Award-Winning Cloud Gaming Headsets FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – May 12, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, Inc., today announced it is partnering with the National Hockey League (NHL®) as the Official Gaming Headsets supplier of the […]
NHL and AWS to Debut Advanced Stats During the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
New Stats Use Advanced AWS Capabilities to Generate Real-Time Insights from Offensive and Defensive Plays, Giving Fans a Deeper Understanding of Team and Player Performance SEATTLE (May 13, 2021) — Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and the National Hockey […]
NHL 2021 Playoffs clinching scenarios for May 13
The NHL is providing 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for each day’s slate of games. Thursday, May 13* The Avalanche or Golden Knights will claim the Presidents’ Trophy and No. 1 seed in the Honda West Division tonight. The scenario is detailed here. Click here for the playoff race update through games […]
NHL News: William M. Jennings Trophy goes to Vegas Golden Knights Goaltenders Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner
NEW YORK (May 12, 2021) – The Vegas Golden Knights tandem of Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner have won the 2020-21 William M. Jennings Trophy as the goaltenders who played for the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season. Vegas yielded a League-low 124 goals in 56 games, four fewer […]
Penn State stars Ally Schlegel and Frankie Tagliaferri Tabbed as United Soccer Coaches All-Americans
Schlegel named to first team, Tagliaferri honored on second team KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two Penn State Nittany Lions have been honored as All-Americans as announced by the United Soccer Coaches on Thursday. Redshirt sophomore Ally Schlegel was named a first team All-American and Frankie Tagliaferri […]
Purdue Men’s Basketball News: 2021-22 Conference Opponents
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Link to complete release: https://boile.rs/3uLC3je WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Big Ten Conference released the single-play and home-and-away conference opponents for the 2019-20 men’s basketball season. For the fourth straight season, the league will play 20 games with three protected rivalries on the […]
Columbus SC offense a problem again in 2-0 loss to Toronto FC in Trillium Cup action
NATIONWIDE MAN OF THE MATCH FOR #TORvCLB: Darlington Nagbe May 12, 2021 In a Trillum Cup matchup set farther south than usual, Toronto FC (1-1-2, 5 pts.) got an early goal from Michael Bradley and a late goal from Jozy Altidore to defeat Columbus SC 2-0 at Exploria Stadium in Orlando on […]
Big Ten announces 2021-22 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponent Breakdown
May 13, 2021 View Online: https://bit.ly/3bpbVTA ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference revealed a breakdown of all 14 schools’ conference opponents for the 2021-22 Big Ten men’s basketball season on Thursday. Conference teams will compete in a 20-game conference schedule, playing seven teams both home and […]
Cincinnati Bearcats Athletics posts another record-breaking Academic Semester
May 13, 2021 WEB LINK: cpaw.me/ss21 CINCINNATI – All 16 University of Cincinnati athletic programs achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher and student-athletes set a record GPA of 3.459 in the spring of 2021. The Bearcats posted a department GPA over 3.0 for the 26th-consecutive grading period, […]
Penn State Men’s Basketball News: Big Ten Men’s Basketball Home and Away Opponents Announced for 2021-22
(May 13, 2021) release: https://bit.ly/B1Ghome_away21-22 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Home and Away Opponents Announced for 2021-22The 10 home games include Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue and Rutgers ROSEMONT, Ill. — Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry and the Nittany […]
Blue Jackets announce that Brad Shaw will not return next season
MAY 13, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that Assistant Coach Brad Shaw will not return to the club in 2021-22. Shaw, who spent the past five seasons with the Blue Jackets, joined the club prior to the 2016-17 campaign after spending […]
NBA News: If the State Farm NBA Play-In Tournament started today
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What’s Hot with the Dragons and Day Air Ballpark in 2021
DAYTON, OH – The 2021 season is the Dayton Dragons 21st year at Day Air Ballpark. Dragons mascots Heater and Gem, the Green Team, and team character Roofman are all back virtually for the 2021 season as the Dragons continue their focus on great professional baseball, affordable family […]
Dayton Dragons current Homestand has Lansing Lugnuts visiting for 6 games
DAYTON DRAGONS HOMESTAND PREVIEW May 11 – May 16, 2021 Day Air Ballpark Dayton, Ohio **Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule** Tuesday, May 11– Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 12– Lansing Lugnuts (Athletics) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:05 p.m. Thursday, […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, May 13, 2021
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world […]