NEW YORK (March 24, 2021) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Bob Plager: “Few men in the history of our game were more closely connected to a city and a franchise than Bob Plager was to St. Louis and […]
NHL announces referee Tim Peel no longer working games
NEW YORK (March 24, 2021) – National Hockey League Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell announced today that Referee Tim Peel, following his comments during the game last night between the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators, no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future. “Nothing […]
NHL announces Draft Lottery Format Changes
NEW YORK (March 23, 2021) –The National Hockey League announced today changes to its Draft Lottery, a weighted system implemented and utilized to determine the order of selection in the first round of the NHL Draft for the Clubs not qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (or the Clubs […]
Tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Schedule: 9:57 p.m. East (11) UCLA vs. (1) Michigan, at Lucas Oil Stadium, TBS; Bulldogs notes
3/29/2021 Final Four Berth up for grabs Zags aim for 34th consecutive victory #1-seed Gonzaga (29-0, 15-0 WCC) vs. #6-seed Southern California (25-7, 15-5 Pac-12)TUESDAY, MARCH 30 | 4:15 P.M. PT | LUCAS OIL STADIUM | INDIANAPOLISTELEVISION: TBSLIVE VIDEO | LIVE STATS THE TIP OFF– Top-overall seed […]
Tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight schedule: 7:15 p.m. West (6) USC vs. (1) Gonzaga, at Lucas Oil Stadium, TBS; Trojans notes
No. 23 Trojans face the No. 1-ranked and No.1 overall NCAA Tournament seeded Bulldogs https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/game/501 https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/bracket https://usctrojans.com/ncaa-central https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/usctrojans.com/documents/2021/3/29/NCAA_Tournament_Notes_Game_4.pdf March 29, 2021 The No. 6 seed USC Trojans (25-7, 15-5) will face the No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (29-0, 15-0) in an NCAA Tournament Elite […]
NBC Sports announces changes to upcoing Regular Season Schedule
NBC Sports Adds Six Games to NHL Schedule on NBCSN in April; Florida Panthers Featured Twice on NBCSN in April Including Matchup vs. In-State Rival Tampa Bay Lightning on April 15 STAMFORD, Conn. – March 22, 2021 – NBC Sports has announced the following game additions, […]
NHL announces update to 2020-21 Regular Season Schedule
NEW YORK (March 22, 2021) – The National Hockey League today announced start time updates to the following games. All games will be televised nationally in the United States on NBCSN. Game #579, Minnesota at Vegas, originally scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 1, […]
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight Schedule
Tuesday, March 30 7:15 p.m.: West (6) USC vs. (1) Gonzaga, at Lucas Oil Stadium, TBS 9:57 p.m.: East (11) UCLA vs. (1) Michigan, at Lucas Oil Stadium, TBS
Blue Jackets head to Tampa Bay for two-game set starting tonight
MAR. 30, 2021 II at TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING II AMALIE ARENA II 7 PM ET CBJ BROADCAST INFORMATION TV: FOX Sports Ohio Jeff Rimer (play-by-play), Jody Shelley (color analyst), Dave Maetzold (reporter) Radio: 97.1 The Fan Bob McElligott (play-by-play), Dylan Tyrer (host) TONIGHT’S MATCHUP COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS Record: 13-15-8, 34 pts. (6th, Discover Central Division) […]
Blue Jackets continue to juggle their roster
MARCH 30, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forwards Zac Dalpe and Liam Foudy, as well as added goaltender Cam Johnson to the roster on emergency conditions, from the taxi squad, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. In […]
Dayton Flyers guard and Pickerington Central product Ibi Watson, named to All-Atlantic 10 Team: Zoom interview
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—Four University of Dayton men’s basketball players earned Atlantic 10 post-season honors in three categories in a vote of the league’s coaches, it was announced today. • Senior guard Jalen Crutcher was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 for the second time• Senior guard Ibi Watson was named […]
NFL announces plans for 2021 Draft in Cleveland
2021 Draft Activities to Take Place Around FirstEnergy Stadium, Including Free Fan Event Select Prospects, Fans, Legends, Commissioner Goodell, Media and Networks On-Site in Cleveland Following COVID Protocols CLEVELAND [March 22, 2021] – The NFL announced today that the 86th annual NFL Draft will take place April […]
Daily Almanac for Tuesday, March 30, 2021: National Doctors’ Day in the United States
National Doctors’ Day United States (from Wikipedia Commons) In the United States, National Doctors’ Day is a day on which the service of physicians to the nation is recognized annually. The idea came from Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and the date […]
Katrina Merriweather did a great job making Wright State’s Women’s Basketball Program a powerhouse in the Horizon League; leads to new opportunity at Memphis
Mon, Mar 29, 2021 Won three HL Coach of the Year honors; Led Raiders to two NCAA appearances DAYTON – Wright State head women’s basketball coach Katrina Merriweather has accepted the head coaching position at the University of Memphis on Monday. Merriweather has been at Wright […]
Tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight: 9:57 p.m. South (3) vs. Arkansas vs. (1) Baylor, at Lucas Oil Stadium, CBS; Bears game preview
3/28/2021 Baylor is playing in its third Elite Eight since 2010 No. 1 BAYLOR BEARS (25-2, 13-1)Location: Waco, Texas Head Coach: Scott Drew (Butler, 1993)Roster | Stats | Game Notes (PDF) BAYLOR (25-2, 13-1) vs. ARKANSAS (25-6, 13-4)March 29, 2021 • 8:57 p.m. CTIndianapolis, Ind. • Lucas Oil Stadium (70,000) LIVE STATS: statbroadcast.com/ncaaWATCH: CBS and March Madness AppTalent: Jim […]
Tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight: 9:57 p.m. South (3) vs. Arkansas vs. (1) Baylor, at Lucas Oil Stadium, CBS; Razorbacks game preview
Who: #10 (#3 seed) Arkansas Razorbacks (25-6) vs. #3 (#1 seed) Baylor Bears (25-2)What: Arkansas will be playing its first NCAA Elite 8 since 1995. Arkansas and Baylor are longtime Southwest Conference rivals. The series dates back to Arkansas’ first season of basketball (1923-24). This will be […]
Colorado Rockies announce latest transactions
March 27th, 2021 SCOTTSDALE – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chi Chi González and have placed right-handed pitcher Scott Oberg on the 60-day injured list after undergoing a procedure to relieve blood clots in his right elbow. […]
Toronto Blue Jays assign several players to minor league camp
March 27th, 2021 The Toronto Blue Jays have assigned the following 10 players to the Minor League working group. All players remain eligible to play in Grapefruit League games as needed. Optioned:Adams, RileyEspinal, SantiagoPalacios, JoshPayamps, Joel Reassigned:Jiménez, DanySmith, KevinSnead, KirbyUreña, RichardWall, ForrestWhite, Tyler Remaining in Major League camp […]
New York Yankees roster moves for 3/27/21
The Yankees made the following roster moves: Released C Robinson Chirinos and INF Derek Dietrich from their minor league contracts. Signed 1B/OF Jay Bruce to a Major League contract and selected him to the 40-man roster. Placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain. COURTESY THE NY […]
Chicago Cubs reduce roster to 31 players
March 27th, 2021 MESA – The Chicago Cubs today reduced their spring roster from 38 to 31 players. Infielder Nico Hoerner and left-handed pitcher Brad Wieck have been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Four non-roster invitees have been assigned to minor league camp: right-handed pitchers Shelby Miller, […]