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 […]
Welcome to July! Historical highlights for July 1
CANADA DAY Canada Day commemorates the creation of the Dominion of Canada. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act established “one Dominion under the name of Canada” out of the colonies of Upper Canada, Lower Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, dividing it […]
NBA News: Clippers, Suns, Bucks, Hawks
FEATURED GAMES THE LATEST Can George, Clippers pull off another comeback? Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal sound off on the notion that Paul George is often too critiqued as they look ahead to Game 6. Watch tonight’s game and enter for a chance to win […]
IndyCar visits Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend for the The Honda Indy 200
The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-OhioPresented by The HPD Ridgeline Fast Facts Race weekend: Friday, July 2 – Sunday, July 4 Track: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, a 13-turn, a 2.258-mile road course in Lexington, Ohio Race distance: 80 laps / 180.64 miles Media links: Entry List Push-to-pass parameters: 200 seconds of […]
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics Statement on Pennsylvania NIL Law
Wed, Jun 30, 2021 We are excited the lawmakers in Pennsylvania passed law to allow our students to explore opportunities involving their name, image and likeness. This law will give our students the same opportunities that students in states with NIL laws have to receive […]
Big Ten Conference and College Football Playoff Foundation Continue Educational Initiatives in Chicago
June 30, 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation continued their educational initiatives in Chicago during the 2020-21 academic year, contributing $30,000 to the Children First Fund, the Chicago Public Schools Foundation. Through assistance from the CFP Foundation, […]