José Altuve insisted he tuned out the hecklers. He couldn't avoid a pitch that grazed him.“He was hit in the foot. That ain’t nothing, you know what I mean?” Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said … [Read more...] about Altuve nicked by pitch, Astros stars booed on road vs Tigers
Sports
Ionescu first to 2,000 points, 1,000 assists, 1,000 rebounds
Sabrina Ionescu's strength inspired her Oregon coaches and teammates all day, from the way she courageously spoke at the memorial service for Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles earlier in the day, then flew … [Read more...] about Ionescu first to 2,000 points, 1,000 assists, 1,000 rebounds
Embiid scores career-high 49, 76ers beat Hawks 129-112
Joel Embiid sank a 3-pointer for a career-high 49 points, flashed a big smile, cupped his ear to get the crowd screaming even louder and did a little dance.When the Big Man is having fun, he's almost … [Read more...] about Embiid scores career-high 49, 76ers beat Hawks 129-112
Yanks’ Cole strikes out 2 in hitless inning of spring debut
closeVideoGerrit Cole's deal with New York Yankees among richest contracts in baseball historyGerrit Cole's scored one of the richest contracts in baseball history, thanks to the New York … [Read more...] about Yanks’ Cole strikes out 2 in hitless inning of spring debut
Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division
The Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.Now the race to the finish is getting juiced up.Nearly every Metro contender made a move ahead of Monday's trade … [Read more...] about Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division
Arizona GM: D-backs unaware of MadBum’s rodeo career
The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Madison Bumgarner lives on a ranch but were unaware of his recently-discovered side career as a rodeo participant.Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events under the … [Read more...] about Arizona GM: D-backs unaware of MadBum’s rodeo career
Petition backs Florida HS baseball coach fired for cursing after winning championship
A petition created on Sunday is looking to reinstate a Florida high school baseball coach fired earlier this month after video was released of him cursing during the team's championship celebration … [Read more...] about Petition backs Florida HS baseball coach fired for cursing after winning championship
Shaq honors Kobe Bryant by recounting colorful ‘motherf—er’ episode
Shaquille O’Neal honored former teammate Kobe Bryant in front of a packed crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, calling the NBA legend "my little brother," "heaven's MVP" and dropped an F-bomb … [Read more...] about Shaq honors Kobe Bryant by recounting colorful ‘motherf—er’ episode
Michael Jordan remembers his ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant at memorial
Michael Jordan had tears streaming down his face as he remembered his “dear friend” and “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a memorial service in the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday.Jordan was … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan remembers his ‘little brother’ Kobe Bryant at memorial
Vanessa Bryant delivers touching speech on Gigi and Kobe at Los Angeles memorial
Vanessa Bryant became the strongest woman in the world Monday in Los Angeles.Not known for being in the media spotlight, Bryant stepped on stage in front of a packed Staples Center and delivered a … [Read more...] about Vanessa Bryant delivers touching speech on Gigi and Kobe at Los Angeles memorial