first season in Detroit. They had previously been located in Portsmouth, Ohio, where they were known as the Portsmouth Spartans. A radio executive named George Richards bought the franchise and moved it to Detroit. The Lions were having difficulty gaining any sort of popularity in their new home city.
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reported on Twitter that Gerard Gallant has been relieved of his duties as head coach following the teams 3-2 loss to journeyman netminder Michael Leighton and the Hurricanes. (The initial report has since been confirmed by George Richards of the Miami Herald.)
Miami Herald reporter George Richards confirmed on Sunday afternoon that the Panthers, who have been slowly working their way through long-term extensions for the club this summer, have inked Smith to a five year extension set to start at the onset of the 2017-18 season. The team did not disclose th
Date: Jul 03, 2016
Category: Sports
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Sport and Society for Arete-Thanksgiving and Football
The National Football League followed the example of the colleges. In 1934 George Richards bought the Portsmouth, Ohio, Spartans, moved them to Detroit, and renamed them the Lions. Richards decided to play the Lions game against the Bears on Thanksgiving Day at the University of Detroit Stadium. Wit
Then, on the air, I said, You know, Phil, one person I really want to give a shout-out to on this Thanksgiving Day, I just want to say, George Richards, thank you, I am in love with your baby, Nantz said. Im sure hes falling out of his chair about that time.
Date: Nov 26, 2014
Category: Sports
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Gerard Gallant Is The Right Choice For The Florida Panthers
[Gallant]s a guy who is intense and into the game, Huberdeau told George Richards of the Miami Herald.He keeps you up throughout the game. I think the guys are going to react to him. He wants what is best for the players.
Meanwhile, George Richards of the Miami Herald indicates that fellow goalie Dan Ellis is headed to the Panthers in return. In any case, in the wake of Tuesday's deal sending Roberto Luongo back to Florida, it's not a big surprise to see Thomas on the move. With the Stars, Thomas will provide the te
Date: Mar 05, 2014
Category: Sports
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Panthers to Show Red Sox-Tigers Game on TVs in Arena During Matchup With ...
According to an ad on the teams home page (as tweeted out by the Miami Heralds George Richards), Game 5 of the American League Championship Series between the Red Sox and Tigers, which gets started just over 30 minutes after puck drop, will be shown on televisions throughout the BB&T Center.