Former Florida Panthers public relations executive Thomas Drance has joined The Athletic Vancouver. He will be the Vancouver Canucks beat writer for that organization.
Drance recently left his position as vice president of communications and public relations of the Florida Panthers on July 26. He joined the Panthers back in January 2017. Drance previously wrote for The Score, Rogers Sportsnet and Triumph Publishing. He was the editor-in-chief of Nation Network in Canada before he arrived in Sunrise.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Marlins Snap Road Losing Streak
The Miami Marlins stopped a franchise record 15-game road losing streak with a 5-4 victory in 10 innings over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday night. The last time the Marlins won a road game was on July 24 against the Chicago White Sox. Miami was officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Pittsburgh(60-78) struck fast in the first inning. Adam Frazier lifted a solo home run to center field on a 2-1 pitch.
The Marlins overtook them during the top of the third. Jon Berti and Starlin Castro were able to score on a throwing error by Colin Moran.
In the fifth inning, Garrett Cooper doubled to deep center field which brought in Castro for a 3-1 lead. The Bucs tied it up 3-3 in the bottom of the frame. Frazier drove in Jacob Stallings and Erik Gonzalez.
The Pirates would regain the lead in the eighth inning. Martin reached home on a wild pitch and Pittsburgh moved ahead 4-3.
Miami(49-88) saved themselves with two out in the ninth. Miguel Rojas smacked a solo homer to center field on a 2-1 count. The Fish got a run in the 10th inning when Cooper clocked a home run to left-center field on a 1-0 pitch.
Pittsburgh(60-78) struck fast in the first inning. Adam Frazier lifted a solo home run to center field on a 2-1 pitch.
The Marlins overtook them during the top of the third. Jon Berti and Starlin Castro were able to score on a throwing error by Colin Moran.
In the fifth inning, Garrett Cooper doubled to deep center field which brought in Castro for a 3-1 lead. The Bucs tied it up 3-3 in the bottom of the frame. Frazier drove in Jacob Stallings and Erik Gonzalez.
The Pirates would regain the lead in the eighth inning. Martin reached home on a wild pitch and Pittsburgh moved ahead 4-3.
Miami(49-88) saved themselves with two out in the ninth. Miguel Rojas smacked a solo homer to center field on a 2-1 count. The Fish got a run in the 10th inning when Cooper clocked a home run to left-center field on a 1-0 pitch.
Kevin Wheeler Leaves WXOS-FM
Former University of Miami Hurricanes baseball player Kevin Wheeler is no longer with WXOS-FM in St. Louis. He was employed there as a midday sports talk host since 2013.
Wheeler first worked in radio nationally as an overnight host at One-On-One Sports in the mid-1990s. He stayed with that organization in the overnight shift when they changed their name to Sporting News Radio in the early 2000s.
He moved on to St. Louis and joined KMOX-AM in 2006. Wheeler worked as an afternoon sports anchor, evening sports host, St. Louis Cardinals studio host and St. Louis Blues studio host.
Wheeler first worked in radio nationally as an overnight host at One-On-One Sports in the mid-1990s. He stayed with that organization in the overnight shift when they changed their name to Sporting News Radio in the early 2000s.
He moved on to St. Louis and joined KMOX-AM in 2006. Wheeler worked as an afternoon sports anchor, evening sports host, St. Louis Cardinals studio host and St. Louis Blues studio host.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Miami Dolphins Release John Denney
The Miami Dolphins have released long snapper John Denney on Monday. Taybor Pepper will takes his position on the team.
Denney had the longest current reign with the Dolphins going back to 2005. He never missed a contest as he played in 224 consecutive games. Denney was selected to the Pro Bowl twice in 2010 and 2012.
Denney had the longest current reign with the Dolphins going back to 2005. He never missed a contest as he played in 224 consecutive games. Denney was selected to the Pro Bowl twice in 2010 and 2012.
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Marlins Swept By Nationals
The Washington Nationals picked up a 9-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday at Nationals Park. The Marlins have lost 15 consecutive road games.
Dolphins Trade Kiko Alonso
The Miami Dolphins have traded linebacker Kiko Alonso to the New Orleans Saints for linebacker Vince Biegel. It was the second trade that the club had made in the past day.
Alonso was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the 2016 season. He played 73 games for the Dolphins in the last three seasons and compiled 354 tackles along with five interceptions.
Alonso was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles prior to the 2016 season. He played 73 games for the Dolphins in the last three seasons and compiled 354 tackles along with five interceptions.
Dolphins Deal Kenny Stills and Laremy Tunsil
The Miami Dolphins traded wide receiver Kenny Stills, offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil, a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2021 sixth-round pick to the Houston Texans for a 2020 first-round pick, 2021 first-round pick, 2021 second-round pick, offensive lineman Julien Davenport and defensive back Johnson Bademosi.
Stills was with the Dolphins for the last four seasons. His best season with them was in 2017 with 58 catches for 847 yards He trailed off with 37 catches for 553 yards and six touchdowns last year. Stills played in 94 games with Miami after he was acquired from the New Orleans Saints.
Tunsil was drafted by the Fins during the first round in 2016 as the 13th overall pick. He started 44 games in the last three seasons.
Stills was with the Dolphins for the last four seasons. His best season with them was in 2017 with 58 catches for 847 yards He trailed off with 37 catches for 553 yards and six touchdowns last year. Stills played in 94 games with Miami after he was acquired from the New Orleans Saints.
Tunsil was drafted by the Fins during the first round in 2016 as the 13th overall pick. He started 44 games in the last three seasons.
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