HOUSTON — Tony Clark of the Players Union said years of neglect by Major League Baseball were responsible for the World Series not being played with any U.S.-born Black players since 1950. Clark spoke before Friday’s opener between Houston & Philadelphia. “That’s disappointing and depressing.” Clark, 50, was a major-league first baseman in the 1995-2009 … Read more
HOUSTON — Dusty Baker grew to love watching Black stars in the World Series. This set him on his path to a career devoted to baseball. He leads the Houston Astros In Game 1 of World Series, against the Philadelphia Phillies On Friday night, the AL- and NL champions will play without any U.S. born … Read more
Craig AndersonOn Thursday, he won his 300th NHL game. He is the sixth American-born goalie to reach this milestone. BuffaloIn a 3-1 win,’s netminder, 41, accomplished the feat while making 31 saves. Vegas. The Park Ridge, Illinois native trails only Tom Barrasso Ryan Miller Mike Richter Jonathan Quick, Mike Richter, Mike Richter and John Vanbiesbrouck … Read more