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AEW News

More AEW PPVs in promotion’s future?

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) tends to have a very rigid PPV system. They hold four large annual shows throughout the year. In addition, they also run a series of special PPV-like programs for Dynamite and Rampage. Those annual shows are Revolution, Double or Nothing, All Out, and Full Gear. Revolution takes place in late February or early March. Double or Nothing is usually on around Memorial Day weekend, while All Out is in late summer, whether late August or around […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 112

Wayne Rooney DC United

MLS News

Soccer: Rooney to become DC United manager

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- MLS club DC United agreed to hire English soccer legend Wayne Rooney as its new manager, a league source told UPI on Monday. DC United fired manager Hernan Losada in April. Interim manager Chad Ashton coached the team to five wins, 10 losses, and two draws through 17 games this season. The league source said Rooney will assume his new role immediately, pending the team's receipt of a work visa. Rooney, 36, announced on June 24 that […]

todayJuly 11, 2022 106

Scott Gillespie Illinois State Redbirds

Basketball

Gillespie promoted to Redbird associate head coach

[media-credit name="ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRD ATHLETICS PHOTO" align="aligncenter" width="684"][/media-credit] NORMAL -- Illinois State women's basketball head coach Kristen Gillespie announced the promotion of an assistant coach to associate head coach. Gillespie announced the promotion of assistant coach (and cousin) Scott Gillespie to the role Friday. Scott has been an assistant coach since 2017 and was instrumental in the program's rebuilding. In his time with the program, the Redbirds made significant improvements. When Gillespie joined, the Redbirds women's program finished 14-16 in […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 88

Albert Pujols

MLB News

Pujols, Cabrera added to MLB All-Star Game rosters

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Active baseball legends Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera will each be part of the respective National League and American League rosters for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday. The game will be on July 19 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. "I am delighted that Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera have agreed to participate in the All-Star Game," Manfred said in a news release. "Albert and Miguel are two of the most accomplished […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 86

American Association Miles Wolff

American Association

American Association to establish Hall of Fame

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) is formally establishing a Hall of Fame. The 2022 inaugural class will be a part of the American Association All-Star Game festivities on July 11-12. The festivities will be at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., home of the Chicago Dogs. The lone inductee for 2022 is Miles Wolff. He is the founder of the league, and he served as league commissioner from 2006 to 2018. Wolff instrumental in independent and […]

todayJuly 9, 2022 121

Springfield Legends Classic

Prospect League

Legends Classic is coming to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Legends Classic is coming to Robin Roberts Stadium later this summer. The inaugural annual Classic will feature legends of both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. The teams will square off against each other in this special matchup, according to a news release from the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes is a member of the Prospect League, a partner league with Major League Baseball. The Classic will be a fun-filled night where […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 91

Pat McAfee WWE

Sports

Pat McAfee signs multiyear extension with WWE

[media-credit name="WWE PHOTO" align="aligncenter" width="613"][/media-credit] STAMFORD, Conn. – WWE commentator Pat McAfee will remain with the company after signing the dotted line on a new contract extension Thursday. McAfee has been the color commentator alongside Michael Cole on Friday Night SmackDown since April 2021. The new agreement will see McAfee entertaining the WWE Universe for several years to come. However, it is currently unknown how many years the extension is for. Earlier this year, McAfee delighted fans and lit up […]

todayJuly 8, 2022 284

Adam Boqvist

Hockey News

Blue Jackets, Boqvist ink 3-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year, $7.8 million extension Wednesday, according to a team announcement. The deal has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Boqvist will earn $2 million in the upcoming 2022-23 season. The salary will increase by $600,000 per year for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons to $2.6 million and $3.2 million respectively. Upon completion of this contract extension, he will become a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 63

Sports

Five types of sports injuries and how to treat them

Athletes are always at risk of sustaining injuries while playing their respective sports. While some sports injuries are unavoidable, there are still steps that athletes can take to reduce their risk of sustaining an injury. For example, warming up before exercise and using the proper safety gear are both effective preventive measures. Additionally, if an injury does occur, it’s important to seek professional medical help and follow the recommended treatment plan. The most common sports injuries tend to be sprains, […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 101

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