MARCH 18, 2021 COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Emil Bemstrom on Injured Reserve and recalled forwards Mikhail Grigorenko, Stefan Matteau and Ryan MacInnis from the club’s taxi squad, Blue Jackets General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. In addition, […]
St. Louis Cardinals to celebrate former 3B & current broadcaster Mike Shannon’s 50th and last year in the radio booth
3/18/21 Former teammate of Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Curt Flood, Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver, Dal Maxvill will be honored with Season-long campaign presented by Budweiser will honor Cardinals Hall of Famer with video tributes, bobblehead giveaway and dedicated website ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 18, 2021 – […]
New York Mets issues Medical Update
3/18/21 RHP Carlos Carrasco suffered a right hamstring strain today. It occurred during conditioning after throwing live batting practice. Carrasco will undergo a MRI and the training staff will assess next steps from there. COURTESY NY METS & MLBpressbox.com
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Spartans of Norfolk State back to “Big Dance” for first time since 2012. Takes on Appalachian State
3/16/2021 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – After years of coming oh-so-close to getting back to the Big Dance following their monumental upset of No. 2 seed Missouri, the Norfolk State men’s basketball team will make its way back into the NCAA Tournament this Thursday when the Spartans take […]
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Tonight at 8:40, Appalachian State meets Norfolk State
3/17/2021 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — App State men’s basketball will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2000 on Thursday evening against Norfolk State in the First Four. Tip is set for 8:40 p.m. at Assembly Hall on the campus of Indiana University. MEDIA COVERAGEThe […]
MLB announces that Kids will particpate in the Pitch, Hit & Run Jr. Home Run Derby at the 2021 World Series
3/18/21 Thousands of local competitions will be held across the U.S. and Canada this spring, summer and fall; community youth leagues and leaders encouraged to host local competitions and register via official event sites on MLB.com Major League Baseball will give children, ages 7-14, the […]
Texas Rangers announce the formation of Charley Pride Fellowship Program
Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation to offer five Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors from diverse backgrounds a ten-week front office fellowship. Fellows to partake in rotating schedules within three front office departments. 3/18/21 Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation today announced the creation of the Charley Pride […]
NIT Basketball Tournament First Round: Davidson takes on an old foe, North Carolina State in tonight’s opening round
3/17/2021 DAVIDSON COLLEGE WILDCATSSeed: SecondOverall Record: 13-8 | Atlantic 10 Record: 7-4Head Coach: Bob McKillop (Hofstra, 1972)Career Record: 607-372 (32nd season)Record at Davidson: Same TOURNAMENT INFORMATIONDate: March 17-20, 25, 27 & 28Locations: Denton & Frisco, TexasSites: UNT Coliseum | Comerica CenterRadio: Davidson Radio NetworkTV: ESPN, ESPN2Video: WatchESPN.comLive Stats: DavidsonWildcats.com DAVIDSON POSTSEASON HISTORYNCAA Tournament Appearances (Last): 14 (2018)NCAA Tournament Record: 8-15NIT Appearances (Last): 9 […]
NIT Basketball Tournament First Round continues tonight: NC State plays Davidson, 7 PM opening tip
3/17/2021 NC State is making its second NIT appearance in last three seasons ESPN | WatchESPN link | Live Stats DENTON, TX – The NC State men’s basketball team opens play in the NIT Thursday when it faces Davidson at the UNT Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. […]
Toronto Blue Jays assigns several players to minor league camp
3/18/21 The Toronto Blue Jays have assigned the following 25 players to the Minor League working group. All players remain eligible to play in Grapefruit League games as needed. Optioned:Lopez, OttoLuciano, ElvisMoreno, GabrielTice, Ty Reassigned:Allgeyer, NickBaker, BryanBec, ChrisClarke, PhilGroshans, JordanHarris, HobieHiraldo, MiguelJimenez, LeoKloffenstein, AdamLarge, CullenManoah, AlekMartin, AustinMartinez, OrelvisMurray, […]
Houston Astros issues medical updates on two pitchers
March 17th, 2021 LHP Framber Valdez, who has been out with a fractured left ring finger, met with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles today. New images of the injured finger taken by Dr. Shin revealed significant healing. At this point, surgery has not been recommended. […]
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Wichita State plays Drake this afternoon to begin March Madness
3/17/2021 (11) WICHITA STATE (16-5, 11-2 AAC) vs. (11) DRAKE (25-4, 16-2 MVC)NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP | FIRST FOURTHURSDAY, MAR. 18, 2021 | 5:27 P.M. CT (6:27 P.M. ET)WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. | MACKEY ARENATV: TBS (Streaming at NCAA.com/MarchMadnessLiveRADIO: KEYN 103.7 FM (Local) & Westwood One […]
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Drake Bulldogs play a familiar foe; Wichita State today at 6:27 PM
Bulldogs and Shockers to meet for the 152nd time. The Drake University men’s basketball team begins its fifth NCAA Tournament trip Thursday evening against Wichita State. The two former longtime Missouri Valley Conference rivals meet in their First Four matchup at 5:27 p.m. CDT at Mackey […]
Boston Red Sox make roster cuts 3/17/21
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today made the following roster moves: Right-handed pitcher Tanner Houck was optioned to the Alternate Training Site. Seven players were reassigned to the minor leagues: catcher Kole Cottam, right-handed pitcher Daniel Gossett, left-handed pitcher Stephen Gonsalves, first baseman Josh Ockimey, first baseman/third baseman Triston Casas, outfielder Jarren Duran, […]
San Diego Padres announce roster transactions 3/17/21
PEORIA, Ariz. – The San Diego Padres made 25 roster moves today, trimming their spring training Major League camp roster to 52 players. The club optioned Mason Thompson to Triple-A El Paso and Jordan Humphreys and Reggie Lawson to Double-A San Antonio. The following players have been assigned to minor league […]
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Mount Saint Mary’s ready to tackle Texas Southern this afternoon
3/16/2021 NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST FOUR#16 MOUNT ST. MARY’S (12-10) vs. #16 TEXAS SOUTHERN (16-8)Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 5:10 p.m.Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | Bloomington, Ind.TELEVISION: truTV (Brad Nessler, Steve Lavin, Avery Johnson and Evan Washburn)STREAM: NCAA.com/march-madness-live/watchLISTEN: Westwood One (Ted Emrich, Kyle Macy) GAME NOTES | TWITTER | OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM MOUNT STORY LINES […]
NCAA Tournament First Four Game: Texas Southern vs. Mount St. Mary’s today at 5:10 PM
3/17/2021 • The Texas Southern Tigers are back in the NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in school history as they prepare to face the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers in the First Four round of the 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The contest will tip-off at […]
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Daily Almanac for Thursday, March 18, 2021
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