Author: Michael

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau may not be with us anymore, but his family legacy is continuing on in full force.
Last August, Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were riding their bikes in New Jersey, when they were struck by a drunk driver and killed. Of course, the NHL world was rocked by the tragedy, but other sports leagues paid homage to the American-born star as well.
During all the emotional turmoil that unfolded in the days and weeks following the incident, one of the saddest developments came from Johnny’s widow, Meredith.

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The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.

Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA — a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.
 To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.

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CHILLICOTHE – It was fitting that for his 400th win, Coach Tony Taylor’s squad put up a shutout over a Scioto Valley Conference rival.
Unioto defeated Paint Valley 3-0 on Monday night at Unioto High School.

Maybe it was fate that brought the game to Unioto – in front of its home crowd when the game was supposed to be at Paint Valley but moved due to field conditions.
Maybe it was fate that brought the win after a season where they had started off losing their first two games.

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