Aug 11, 2023, 10:14 AM ET José Bautista, whose playoff house run — and the bat flip that followed — cemented him in Toronto Blue Jays historical past, has signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the group with which he performed 10 seasons. Bautista, 42, leaves the sport as a six-time … Read more
NEW YORK — Sarah Langs tried on Lou Gehrig’s cap, a joyous second and likewise a reminder of the hyperlink they share. Langs, a beloved member of the baseball neighborhood in her position as a reporter and producer at Main League Baseball Superior Media, revealed final October she had been identified with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, … Read more
Simply minutes earlier than NFL commissioner Roger Goodell formally opened the 2023 draft by saying the Carolina Panthers‘ number of Bryce Young, he took to the stage to dedicate the unofficial first picks of the draft to a few Virginia soccer gamers who have been shot and killed after a category journey final November. “With … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers honored Damian Lillard on Monday night time, of their first dwelling sport since Lillard surpassed Clyde Drexler because the leading scorer in team history. Lillard was saluted with a standing ovation within the first quarter of Portland’s sport towards the Charlotte Hornets, in addition to video messages from … Read more
ST. LOUIS — For the primary time in additional than 18 years, the St. Louis Cardinals could have a brand new beginning catcher. Catcher Willson Contreras signed a five-year contract with a membership choice for 2028, the crew introduced Friday at a information convention. “Willson is a confirmed All-Star performer who’s pushed to win each … Read more
TORONTO Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah A sportsmanship award was presented to him in recognition of his teammate. Alejandro Kirk After the match, the catcher was criticised online for his weight. Manoah was awarded a sponsorship prize of approximately $73,000 (ca. $100,000 Canadian). He immediately donated the prize to KidSport, a Canadian non-profit that offers … Read more
COOPERSTOWN (N.Y.) — Saturday marked the culmination of the decades-long love affair between Tim Kurkjian, ESPN, and the game of baseball. He was presented with the BBWAA Career Excellence Award in Cooperstown. Kurkjian stated that “this is the greatest honor of all my professional lives,” to ESPN’s Outside the Lines. “There isn’t a second. Every … Read more
4:38 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN Milwaukee BucksGuard Jrue HolidayThe NBA announced Tuesday that he was named Twyman-Stokes’ teammate of the Year. Holiday won the award for the second time during his career. The award is voted upon by the players and presented each year since 2012. Holiday was also a member the 2019-20 team that … Read more
MONTREAL — Montreal fans sang Guy Lafleur’s Name Saturday night as the Canadiens took the ice. Boston Bruins. The Canadiens paid tribute to the Hall of Famer, who died Friday at 70 years old with a ceremony. Guy Lafleur was a Hall of Famer who played 14 years for Montreal. He died Friday at the … Read more
Claude GirouxHe was the first to skate in the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 win over The Nashville PredatorsOn Thursday night, over 18,000 people hailed him as he celebrated his 1,000th career NHL match and what could be his last appearance as a Flyer. Giroux (34 years old) is expected to be moved before Monday’s trade deadline. … Read more