Author: Tim Runn

NHL

Smashville is stepping into the hockey spotlight once again.Just months after hosting one of, if not the best, outdoor games in League history, the Nashville Predators will play host to not one, but two marquee NHL events this spring: the 2023 NHL Awards and 2023 NHL Draft.In case you were wondering, this is the first time a single city has been selected to host both the Awards and the Draft in more than 15 years.Put simply, the impact for both the city of Nashville and the Predators organization is monumental.”From Herb Fritch to Sean Henry to David Poile to every…

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NBA

During the 2022 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder made one of the biggest splashes. They entered the event with two lottery picks, but concluded the night with three players in that range. Adding three top-12 picks and an early second rounder means there’s going to be a real crunch as it relates to competing for minutes early on. The group incoming includes Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. A rebuilding team, the Thunder will use the upcoming season to really test these prospects and the others on the roster to see what they have. The way things are…

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Jennifer Fisher | NASCAR Digital Media Editor’s note: Kurt Busch will be spotlighted in USA Network’s new unscripted series “Race for the Championship” airing this fall. The first episode is Thursday, Sept. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Watch the trailer here. ___ Kurt Busch has been ruled out for the next two NASCAR Cup Series races at Watkins Glen International and Daytona International Speedway, the 23XI Racing driver announced Thursday. Busch will not be behind the wheel of the No. 45 Toyota for remainder of the regular season while concussion-like symptoms persist from his July 24 crash at Pocono Raceway.…

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MLB

There were two no-hitters thrown in the Dominican Summer League on Thursday. They just so happened to be in the same game. Cubs Red defeated Pirates affiliate PIT Black, 2-0, in a seven-inning contest that featured zero hits for either side. Six pitchers combined on the feat: Juan Bello, Wilber Rodriguez and Yohan Crispin for the Cubs; Jonathan Salazar, Dioris Valdez and Hader Blanco for the Bucs. Cubs Red’s only two runs of the game each came in the bottom of the first inning and were on a pair of errors. Leadoff hitters Darlyn De Leon walked to open the…

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Bohlen Expected To Be Named Town Administrator In Berlin BERLIN– Berlin officials are expected to announce Mary Bohlen as the new town administrator on Monday. Bohlen, a longtime town employee, has served as acting town administrator since the departure of Jeff Fleetwood in April. The agenda for Monday’s town council meeting includes an announcement regarding administrative vacancies from Mayor Zack Tyndall. “We have an… Read More » Adjustments Planned For Glen Riddle Treatment Plant BERLIN – Changes will soon be underway at the Glen Riddle Wastewater Treatment Plant in an effort to correct issues that have been costing the county…

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Julie Ertz and Zach Ertz have added a new player to their team. On Aug. 18, the 30-year-old soccer star announced that she and her NFL player husband have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy named Madden Matthew Ertz. Julie shared a photo of the adorable newborn, who was sleeping in a cozy white beanie and a dark-colored outfit, captioning the Instagram post, “One week already with our sweet boy! Madden Matthew Ertz you are so loved. Beyond grateful to be your mommy. @zachertz and I can’t even put into words how blessed we are to be your parents.” Julie’s comments section was filled with love from…

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England fight back to reduce South Africa to 210-6 after they were 138-1 at one stage in response to the hosts’ 165 all out; Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen then slam 72 for seventh wicket to see the visitors close on 289-7, with lead of 124 Last Updated: 18/08/22 8:09pm James Anderson and Stuart Broad haven’t played in six weeks since the conclusion of England’s last Test against India James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Undoubtedly two of England’s greatest ever bowlers, and unquestionably still worth their place in the Test team. But are they a little undercooked? The relentless, packed…

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United Boxing Promotions (UBP) today announced it has reached an exclusive multi-fight domestic and international partnership agreement with global sports entertainment platform DAZN, which will make DAZN the exclusive broadcaster for UBP championship fights in Canada as well as 180+ markets around the world (excluding Caribbean countries and territories). “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with DAZN in coming years and take some of Canada’s biggest and brightest boxing stars to the next level by exposing them to the widest possible audiences in Canada as well as across the world with DAZN,” said Tyler Buxton, President of United Boxing Promotions.…

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Bohlen Expected To Be Named Town Administrator In Berlin BERLIN– Berlin officials are expected to announce Mary Bohlen as the new town administrator on Monday. Bohlen, a longtime town employee, has served as acting town administrator since the departure of Jeff Fleetwood in April. The agenda for Monday’s town council meeting includes an announcement regarding administrative vacancies from Mayor Zack Tyndall. “We have an… Read More » Adjustments Planned For Glen Riddle Treatment Plant BERLIN – Changes will soon be underway at the Glen Riddle Wastewater Treatment Plant in an effort to correct issues that have been costing the county…

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