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☆ Willie Mays: Chants of ‘Willie! Willie!’ stretched to the heavens at MLB game honoring Negro Leagues and late legend
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Willie Mays' son, Michael Mays, addresses the crowd aside baseball greats Ken Griffey Jr., left, and Barry Bonds, right. Approximately 60 Negro League players were in attendance – marking the largest official gathering of the league’s players in nearly 30 years, according to the MLB. A line of Negro League luminaries processed onto Rickwood Field before the game as “When the Saints Go Marching In” swelled through the stadium. Greason, who served as a mentor to teenaged Mays, told Fox Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal that Negro League players took to the field despite racism and segregation. “The overwhelming consensus is that Willie Mays is the greatest all-around player who has ever played,” veteran sportscaster Bob Costas told CNN.

Persons: Willie Mays, Mays, “, Willie, ”, of Famer Reggie Jackson, wouldn’t, Michael Mays, I’ve, he’s, Ken Griffey Jr, Barry Bonds, Vasha Hunt, Jon Batiste, Bill Greason, Eugene Scruggs, Pedro Sierra, Henry Collins, Lively, Brittney Spencer, Willie Jones, C.S, Armstrong, “ Todays, Masyn Winn, Ken Rosenthal, –, Babe Ruth, Bob Costas, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Breed, CNN’s Ray Sanchez, Wayne Sterling, Kevin Dotson Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, Birmingham Black Barons, Negro Leagues, MLB, San Francisco Giants, St, Louis Cardinals, of Famer, Fox, Negro League, Saints, Batiste, Birmingham Barons, St Louis Cardinals, Cardinals, Giants, Neagro League, ” Cardinals, Fox Sports, Major League, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Giants, New York Mets, The Giants, San Francisco Mayor Locations: Birmingham, America, “ Birmingham, New York, San Francisco, Birmingham , Alabama, Rickwood

☆ Reggie Jackson says racism he experienced playing in Birmingham made his return for Negro Leagues tribute ‘not easy’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Dalia Faheid | Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson said it was difficult to return to Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, for the Negro Leagues tribute game Thursday because of the onslaught of racism he experienced when he played there decades ago. The team played at Rickwood Field. Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons, a Negro League baseball team that called Rickwood Field home until their last season in 1963. The game between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals both paid tribute to the Negro Leagues and honored Mays’s legacy. Approximately 60 Negro League players were in attendance – marking the largest official gathering of the league’s players in nearly 30 years, according to the MLB.

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☆ Reggie Jackson, on live TV from Rickwood Field, shares stark stories of racism
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( C. Trent Rosecrans | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

Reggie Jackson played in Birmingham when he was in the minor leagues back in 1967. In his return to Rickwood Field, he shared his experience with racism and discrimination. Jackson played there just four years after four girls were killed in a bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church. The Giants wore the uniform of the San Francisco Sea Lions, a Negro Leagues team that folded after its only season in 1946. Giants manager Bob Melvin played at Rickwood Field in parts of three seasons in the early 1980s as a minor-leaguer.

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☆ Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play, dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( David K. Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays waves his hat as he rides around the track of Oracle Park, Friday, May 7, 2021, in San Francisco,. Focus On Sport | Getty ImagesA 1981 song and ode to America's pastime by Terry Cashman was appropriately titled "Talkin' Baseball: Willie, Mickey & The Duke." "I can't believe that Babe Ruth was a better player than Willie Mays," all-time pitching great Sandy Koufax once said. Willie Mays Hays here: Play like Mays and I run like (Olympic gold medal sprinter Bob) Hayes. Outfielder Willie Mays #24 of the San Francisco Giants rounds second base during a circa early 1970's Major League Baseball game.

Persons: Willie Mays, Santiago Mejia, Barack Obama, of Famer Willie Mays, Chip Somodevilla, Mays, Bobby Thomson, Thomson, Scot, Bobby, — Mays, Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Terry Cashman, Willie, Mickey, Willie Howard Mays, steelworker William Howard, Anna Mays, Eddie Montague, Montague, Leo Durocher, Barry Bonds, —, Babe Ruth, Bonds, Sandy Koufax, Ruth, Arnold Palmer, Deron Johnson, Reggie Jackson —, Hall, Hall of famer Willie Mays, Jamie Squire, Yogi Berra, James Hirsch, Joan Payson, Payson, Payson wouldn't, Mantle, Bowie Kuhn, Peter Ueberroth, Ueberroth, Mantle's banishments, Kuhn, Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown, John Fogerty's, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Wesley Snipes, Willie Mays Hayes, Willie Mays Hays, Bob, Hayes, Sisko, Donna Reed Organizations: San Francisco Giants, Oracle, San Francisco Chronicle, Hearst Newspapers, Getty, Baseball, of Famer, National, Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, National League, New, Armed Forces Radio, Dodgers, Yankees, New York, York City, Apple, New York City, Hall of Fame, New York Mets, Shea, Los Angeles Dodgers, Birmingham Black Barons, Negro League, Barons, Mets, Oakland A's, Hall of famer, Kansas City Royals, Oakland, Thomson, New York Giants, GQ, MLB, Hotel, Claridge, Olympics, Los Angeles Times, Houston Astros, Bettmann, Major League Baseball Locations: San Francisco, Washington ,, New York, U.S, Korea, New, Flushing , New York, Westfield , Alabama, Mays ', York, America, Flushing , Queens, Atlantic City, Southern California, Northern California

☆ NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, 76ers demolish Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/5] Nov 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia won for the fourth time in six games. Anthony Davis had 17 points and 11 rebounds and D'Angelo Russell contributed 12 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who had won four of five. Ausar Thompson tossed in 16 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Malcolm Brogdon scored 24 points against his former team, while Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Trail Blazers.

Persons: Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Bill Streicher, Tyrese Maxey, trey, LeBron James, Kareem Abdul, Jabbar, D'Angelo Russell, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Jordan, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Paul George, Kyle Kuzma, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, Deandre Ayton, Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Bruce Brown, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Zion Williamson Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Wells, Wells Fargo Center, NBA, 76ers, Philadelphia, Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, Pistons, Washington, Detroit, The Pistons, Blazers, Pacers, Portland, Indiana, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, Seven Utah, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Wells Fargo, Los Angeles, Detroit, Indianapolis, Utah, New Orleans, Salt Lake City

☆ NBA roundup: Ex-Blazer Damian Lillard seals Bucks win
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

The Nets gave up the game's first 13 points and trailed 30-9 with 4:37 left in the first quarter. Terry Rozier collected 22 points and nine assists, Brandon Miller had 20 points, P.J. Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had seven points before exiting midway through the second quarter with a right ankle strain. Reggie Jackson had 20 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope contributed 16 points and Julian Strawther added 10 points for Denver. Poeltl added 13 rebounds.

Persons: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jeff Hanisch, Bobby Portis, Damian Lillard's, Lillard, Jrue, Deandre, Toumani Camara, Spencer Dinwiddie, Royce O'Neale, Lonnie Walker IV, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Zach LaVine, Jayson Tatum, Tatum didn't, Al Horford, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta, Trae Young, Atlanta's De'Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Bogdanovic, Devin Booker, Booker, Kevin Durant, Eric Gordon, Jordan Goodwin, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, Moritz Wagner, Anthony, Miles Bridges, Terry Rozier, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Ball, Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, Conley, Jaren Jackson Jr, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, San Antonio, Reggie Jackson, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Julian Strawther, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson, Tre Jones, Darius Garland, Max Strus, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder, Gary Trent Jr Organizations: Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Fiserv Forum, Bucks, Trail Blazers, Portland, Nets, Bulls, Brooklyn, NBA, skidding Chicago, The Nets, Milwaukee, Celtics, Hawks, Boston, Atlanta, Suns, Knicks, Phoenix, New York, Hornets, Orlando, Charlotte, Banchero, Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Wolves, Nuggets, Spurs, Denver, San, The Nuggets, Cavaliers, Raptors, Cleveland, Toronto, Clevland, Thomson Locations: Milwaukee , Wisconsin, USA, Portland, Deandre Ayton, Sacramento, New, P.J, Washington, Minnesota, Memphis, Denver

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets work OT to snap Celtics' streak
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Ex-Celtic Gordon Hayward had 20 points. Boston's Payton Pritchard added 21 points. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope supplied 20 points for the Nuggets, who snapped a four-game road losing streak. Williamson scored 18 points in the second quarter to help the Pelicans take a 13-point halftime lead, and Ingram scored 18 third-quarter points as the lead expanded to 31 at the end of the period. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points for Minnesota, which won for the ninth time in its past 10 games.

Persons: Charlotte ,, Miles Bridges, Sam Sharpe, Charlotte, LaMelo Ball, Celtic Gordon Hayward, Bridges, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Payton Pritchard, Reggie Jackson, Nikola Jokic, Michael Malone, Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Cade Cunningham, Marvin Bagley III, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, dishing, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Jimmy Butler, Coby, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Williamson, Ingram, Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Daniel Theis, Harden, Russell Westbrook, Keldon Johnson, Cedi Osman, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Organizations: Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Spectrum Center, USA, Hornets ., Celtic, Celtics, Nuggets, Pistons, Denver, Detroit, Bucks, Wizards, Washington, Bulls, Chicago, Pelicans, Timberwolves, Knicks, Minnesota, New, Clippers, Spurs, San Antonio, Warriors, Rockets, Golden State, Houston, Thomson Locations: Charlotte, Charlotte , North Carolina, USA, Milwaukee, Miami, New Orleans, Minnesota, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Antonio, Golden, San Francisco, California

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, David Wright, José Bautista and Matt Holliday are among 12 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday. Bartolo Colon, Adrián González, Victor Martinez, Brandon Phillips, José Reyes and James Shields also are making their first appearances on the ballot. Political Cartoons View All 1260 ImagesSheffield will be making his 10th and final BBWAA ballot appearance. Utley was a six-time All-Star second baseman who hit .275 with 259 homers and 1,025 RBIs for Philadelphia (2003-15) and the Dodgers (2015-19). He hit .299 with 316 homers and 1,220 RBIs for Colorado (2004-08, 2018), Oakland (2009), St. Louis (2009-16) and the New York Yankees (2017).

Persons: Beltré, Joe Mauer, Chase Utley, David Wright, José Bautista, Matt Holliday, Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, Bartolo Colon, Adrián González, Victor Martinez, Brandon Phillips, José Reyes, James Shields, Scott Rolen, Helton, Wagner, Alex Rodríguez, Manny Ramírez, Andruw Jones, Gary Sheffield, Carlos Beltrán, Omar Vizquel, Andy Pettitte, Bobby Abreu, Jimmy Rollins, Mark Buehrle, Francisco Rodríguez, Torii Hunter, Brooks Robinson's, Utley, Reggie Jackson, George Springer, Wright, Bautista, Holliday, Louis, Jim Leyland, Lou Piniella, Cito Gaston, Davey Johnson, Joe West, Ed Montague, Bill White, Hank Peters, ___ Organizations: of Fame, Baseball Writers ’ Association of America, Sheffield, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia, Dodgers, New York Mets, Baltimore, Kansas City, Mets, Colorado, New York Yankees, National League Locations: COOPERSTOWN, N.Y, Seattle, Boston, Texas, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Kansas, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Oakland, St

☆ Nuggets keep Clippers winless in James Harden era
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena. Los Angeles led 102-98 with 3:24 left, but the Nuggets scored seven straight points to go ahead by three with 1:37 left. Los Angeles missed on the other end and Gordon's putback dunk made it 99-98 with 3:47 left. The Nuggets led 60-52 at halftime but the Clippers rallied in the third. Harden gave Los Angeles the lead with two free throws and then made it 84-81 with a 3-pointer with five seconds left.

Persons: Jamal Murray, Ron Chenoy, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Christian Braun, Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Harden, George, Jackson, Gordon, Leonard, Jokic, Tucker, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Westbrook, Porter Organizations: Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Ball, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Clippers, Los, Nuggets, . Los Angeles, The Nuggets, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia

An exhausted Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds in more than 36 minutes of action to help the Nuggets hold off the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night. “We feel like it’s a good group of guys and we are playing the right way,” Jokic said. Jokic had a chance to wrap it up with 15 seconds left and the Nuggets up 107-105, but missed two free throws. “He approaches the game different game to game," Looney explained. Our guys really competed and gave themselves a chance to win,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

Persons: Nikola Jokic, He's, Jokic, Reggie Jackson, Jamal Murray, ” Jokic, “, Looney, Stephen Curry's floater, Jackson, Klay Thompson couldn't, ”, Thompson, ” Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Curry, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Michael Malone, ” Malone, Justin Holiday, “ I’m, I’m, Murray, Green, Gary Payton II, MVPs Curry, ” Curry, Steve Kerr, ___ Organizations: DENVER, Denver, Golden State Warriors, Nuggets, NBA, we’re, Warriors, Western Conference, Golden, Salvation Army, Golden State, ” Warriors, Cleveland, Houston

☆ Nikola Jokic, Nuggets emerge with tight win over Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/50] Nov 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone addresses the media before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 9 - Nikola Jokic produced 35 points and 13 rebounds, Reggie Jackson scored 20 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 108-105 on Wednesday night. Jokic missed two free throws with 15 seconds to go, but Curry's layup with five seconds left was off, forcing the Warriors to foul. Golden State went on a 10-4 run to get within 63-59, and the Warriors stayed close throughout the period. Jackson-Davis' two free throws gave the Warriors a 78-76 lead heading into the fourth.

Persons: Michael Malone, Isaiah J, Downing, Nikola Jokic, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Looney, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Draymond, Gary Payton II, Jamal Murray, Jokic, Jackson, Chris Paul, Porter, Trayce Jackson, Davis, dunked, Curry, Caldwell, Justin Holiday Organizations: Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Ball, USA, Denver, Warriors, Golden State, The Warriors, Jackson, The Nuggets, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Golden

☆ NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets edge Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points while Aaron Gordon finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denver, which swept a four-game homestand. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama each had 14 points for the Spurs, who have lost three straight. Brandon Ingram scored 24 points on 11-for-25 shooting and rookie Jordan Hawkins added 14 points for the Pelicans, who lost their third straight game. Bobby Portis had 18 points for the Bucks, and Brook Lopez added 14, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the late going. Scottie Barnes contributed 14 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Persons: Chris Paul, Nikola Jokic, Isaiah J, Downing, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Gary Payton II, Jamal Murray, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Porzingis, Domantas, Malik Monk, Jerami Grant, Monk, Sabonis, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Nurkic, Bradley Beal, Bam Adebayo, Adebayo, Miami's Tyler Herro, Jaren Jackson Jr, Herro, Jackson, Kyle Kuzma, Charlotte, Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright, LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Green, Alperen Sengun, Sengun, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Lonnie Walker IV, James Harden, Walker, Cam Thomas, Royce O'Neale, Paul George, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo's, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Antetokounmpo, Isaiah Stewart, Cade Cunningham, Marcus Sasser, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Ball, USA, NBA, Denver, Warriors, 76ers, Celtics, Philadelphia, Boston, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Trail Blazers, Sacramento, The, Blazers, Suns, Bulls, Chicago, Phoenix, Grizzlies, Miami, Los Angeles Lakers, Hornets, Washington, Wizards, Rockets, Lakers, Houston, Angeles, Pacers, Jazz, Utah, Knicks, Spurs, New, San, Nets, Clippers, Brooklyn, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Minnesota, Bucks, Pistons, Milwaukee, Detroit, Raptors, Mavericks, Toronto, Dallas, Cavaliers, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Portland, Durant, Memphis, Los Angeles, Indiana, Indianapolis, New York, San Antonio, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Cleveland

☆ NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum makes Boston history in defeating Nets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Tatum made 10 of 20 shots, hit six of Boston's 15 3-pointers and collected 11 rebounds. Washington scored 15 points, Brandon Miller and Nick Richards each had 10 and LaMelo Ball recorded 11 points and 11 assists. 76ers 112, Suns 100Joel Embiid supplied 26 points and 11 rebounds as host Philadelphia beat short-handed Phoenix. Brooks added nine rebounds and almost joined Smith (21 points, 11 rebounds) and VanVleet (21 points, 12 assists) with a double-double. Chicago trailed by as much as 23 in the fourth quarter after leading 53-51 at the break.

Persons: Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Wendell Cruz, Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Thomas, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, P.J . Washington, Brandon Miller, Nick Richards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tyrese Maxey, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Booker, Beal, Young, Jalen Johnson, New Orleans . Young, Johnson, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, Brooks, Smith, Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Edwards, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Talen Horton, Tucker, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, Reggie Jackson, Jamal Murray, Nikola Vucevic, DeRozan Organizations: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Pacers, Indiana, Ball, Lakers, Orlando, Los Angeles, Clippers, NBA, 76ers, Suns, Philadelphia, Sixers, Phoenix, Hawks, Pelicans, Atlanta, New, New Orleans ., Rockets, Houston, Sacramento, Timberwolves, Jazz, Minneapolis . Towns, Wolves, Utah, Nuggets, Bulls, Denver, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York, USA, New York, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, P.J ., Haliburton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Sacramento, Minnesota, Utah, Minneapolis .

PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Seager etched his name alongside three Hall of Famers, hitting 1,270 feet of home runs and getting a breakthrough single that lifted the Texas Rangers to their first World Series title. Seager joined Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson as the only two-time World Series Most Valuable Players with his trio of two-run homers against the Arizona Diamondbacks. “But I was thinking about it.”Three years after earning World Series MVP for helping the Dodgers beat Tampa Bay, Seager boosted the Rangers to the first championship in the team's 63 seasons. “I’ve got to be better at making that decision.”Seager's Game 3 drive left the bat at 114.5 mph, the hardest-hit World Series homer since Statcast started tracking in 2015. That’s the only thing on his mind, doing whatever it takes to win that ballgame,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.

Persons: — Corey Seager, Seager, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Zac Gallen's, Mitch Garver's, Torey Lovullo, “, ” Lovullo, Jacksom, ” Seager, ”, Lovullo, “ I’ve, Statcast, Marcus Semien, Corey, Bruce Bochy, that’s Organizations: PHOENIX, of Famers, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, NL, Dodgers, Tampa Bay, Arizona, ” Rangers Locations: Texas, Semien

Seager’s third two-run homer of the Series capped the second, Semien’s drive punctuated the third and Jonah Heim added an eighth-inning shot. Forty-two of 49 previous teams to take 3-1 leads have gone on to win the World Series. After leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to the 2020 title, he could join Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson as the only two-time World Series MVPs. After a World Series opened with three errorless games for the first time, Arizona’s defense cracked at an inopportune time. TWO-OUT THUNDEROnly the Boston Red Sox scored more runs with two outs in a World Series game, getting 11 in the 2007 opener against Colorado.

Persons: — Marcus Semien's, Corey Seager, Jonah Heim, Nathan Eovaldi, Zac Gallen, Miguel Castro's, Christian Walker —, Seager, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Reggie Jackson, Travis Jankowski, Adolis García, “ We’re, ” Seager, ” Andrew Heaney, José Leclerc, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Chris Stratton, Tommy Pham, Gabriel Moreno, Torey Lovullo, Josh Jung, Joe Mantiply, Castro, Jung, Kyle Nelson's, Nathaniel Lowe, Luis Frías, Heim, Walker, Jankowski, Ryne Nelson, Ketel Marte, Max Scherzer, Ezequiel Durán, LHP Brock Burke, Burke, “, Evan Carter, Gallen, ___ Organizations: PHOENIX, Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Diamondbacks, Senators, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland, Texas, AL, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona, Chase Field, Semien, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Locations: Texas, Arizona, Semien, Friday’s

☆ Nikola Jokic, Nuggets begin title defense by downing Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/50] Oct 24, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (35) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 25 - Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jamal Murray scored 21 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 to begin defense of their title on Tuesday night. Los Angeles got back within 11 but a 3-pointer from Porter and a layup by Jokic closed it out. Los Angeles got within five to start the second half, but the Nuggets recovered and took a 16-point lead late in the third quarter. The Lakers scored the final nine points of the quarter, and a 3-pointer from Russell made it 87-80 heading into the fourth.

Persons: Christian Wood, Isaiah J, Downing, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, Kentavious Caldwell, Pope, Aaron Gordon, LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Jokic, Murray, Caldwell, Gordon, Angeles, Porter, Reggie Jackson, Jackson, Russell Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Ball, USA, Nuggets, Los, The Lakers, Denver, ., Jokic, Lakers, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Los Angeles, Caldwell, Angeles

☆ Kyle Schwarber sets HR mark, Phillies down D-backs in Game 5
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 22 - PHOENIX -- Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and J.T. Schwarber snapped the string leading off the sixth inning with his fifth home run of the series, increasing the Phillies' lead to 3-0. He broke the record for most home runs in NLCS history with his 11th, a solo blast that went 461 feet to right field. Harper and Schwarber are tied with Jayson Werth with the most home runs in Phillies postseason history with 11. Realmuto hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth inning after reliever Luis Frias entered the game.

Persons: Bryce Harper, Mark J, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, Zac Gallen, Schwarber, Albert Pujols, Reggie Jackson's, Harper, Jayson Werth, Alek Thomas, Realmuto, Luis Frias, Javier Morales Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase, National League, Chase Field, Phillies, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Philadelphia . Arizona, Arizona

Harper, who also walked, scored twice and knocked in two runs, hit his 10th homer in two postseasons with the Phillies. The Diamondbacks were simply the latest team to unravel under the red storm of 45,396 towel-waving, deliriously-cheering fans at Citizens Bank Park. “Schwarber starting the game off right there was huge for us.”Those runs proved crucial for the Phillies. GOING DEEPSchwarber's fourth leadoff homer in the postseason moved him past Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter for most in baseball history. Castellanos' five homers in his last three postseason game — he hit two in consecutive games against Atlanta — made him the second player to hit those marks.

Persons: — Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Harper, “ I’ve, ”, Zack Wheeler, Wheeler, José Alvarado, Craig Kimbrel, Schwarber, Zac Gallen's, “, ” Harper, “ There’s, —, Castellanos, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift —, Jason Kelce, Travis, Jason, Trea Turner, Realmuto, “ Gallen, he’s, “ Schwarber, Geraldo Perdomo, Seranthony Domínguez, Alvarado, Emmanuel Rivera, Jimmy Rollins, Derek Jeter, Louis, Kolten Wong, Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria, Willie Aikens, Atlanta —, Reggie Jackson, Merrill Kelly, RHP Aaron Nola, Nola, ” Nola, I’ve Organizations: PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia Phillies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phillies, National League, Diamondbacks, Arizona, Brewers, Dodgers, The Diamondbacks, Citizens Bank, Philadelphia, Bros, Chiefs, Eagles, Gallen, NL, St, Kansas, Atlanta, New York Yankees, NEXT Arizona Locations: Arizona, South Jersey, Tampa, Philadelphia

☆ Who Is David Weiss, the U.S. Attorney Elevated to Special Counsel?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Glenn Thrush | More About Glenn Thrush | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Hunter Biden case is an unexpected career turn for David C. Weiss, a tough, workmanlike prosecutor and commercial lawyer whose stubborn competitiveness earned him a reputation as a hard man to strike out in local softball leagues. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, the low-key U.S. attorney for Delaware was held over in his job by the Biden administration to shield the Justice Department from accusations of political meddling. Mr. Weiss grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, attending Cheltenham High School, whose graduates include Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson and the conservative commentator Mark Levin. After completing law school at Widener University in Wilmington, Del., he worked two long stints as a prosecutor in the Delaware U.S. attorney’s office on an array of cases. Those included an investigation of a businessman who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations after illegally bundling contributions for President Biden’s failed 2008 bid for the White House.

Persons: Hunter Biden, David C, Weiss, Donald J, Trump, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Reggie Jackson, Mark Levin, St . Louis, Biden’s Organizations: Justice, Cheltenham High School, of Fame, Washington University, Widener University, Delaware U.S, White Locations: Delaware, Philadelphia, St ., Wilmington, Del

☆ ‘You Knew Who the Hall of Famers Were’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Tyler Kepner | More About Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sometimes, a new Hall of Fame class fits neatly together in baseball history. Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott, 500-homer sluggers in the shadow of Babe Ruth, went in together in 1951. Johnny Bench and Carl Yastrzemski, one-city institutions who met in a sublime World Series, took their turn in 1989. Both reached the World Series twice, winning once. More than anything else, the pairing of McGriff and Rolen is a powerful reflection of the changing standards for baseball’s highest honor.

Persons: Jimmie Foxx, Mel Ott, Babe Ruth, Johnny Bench, Carl Yastrzemski, Reggie Jackson, Fred McGriff, Scott Rolen, McGriff, Rolen Organizations: of, Star, Contemporary Baseball

☆ NBA roundup: Suns secure No. 4 seed in West
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Deandre Ayton scored 16 points, and Devin Booker had 15 points and eight assists. Christian Braun scored 15 points, Jeff Green had 14 and DeAndre Jordan registered 12 points and 11 rebounds. Bam Adebayo supplied 14 points and eight rebounds, while Max Strus also had 14 points as Miami connected on 18 of its 39 shot attempts from beyond the arc. Joel Embiid paced the 76ers with 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while James Harden finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists. Kris Dunn finished with 22 points, eight assists and seven boards, while Kelly Olynyk totaled 16 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists to pace the Jazz.

☆ NBA roundup: Joel Embiid (42) guides Sixers past Pacers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/3] Mar 6, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tyrese Maxey made six 3-pointers and scored 24 points for Philadelphia, and James Harden contributed 14 points, 20 assists and nine rebounds. Boston got 32 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists from Jaylen Brown. Trail Blazers 110, Pistons 104Damian Lillard recorded 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists as visiting Portland handed Detroit its eighth consecutive loss. Cory Joseph had 14 points, Jaden Ivey contributed 13 points and 13 assists and Alec Burks also scored 13 points.

☆ NBA roundup: Mavs win game but lose Luka Doncic
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Knicks 120, Celtics 117 (OT)Julius Randle scored 37 points and Jalen Brunson added 29 as New York came back to win in overtime in Boston. Brunson added four rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, rejecting Malcolm Brogdon's potential game-tying 3 at the buzzer. Jayson Tatum had 35 points and 14 rebounds while Jaylen Brown added 22 points in Boston's third straight loss. Zach LaVine had 18 points and nine rebounds, Patrick Williams posted 15 points in his hometown, and Nikola Vucevic (nine rebounds) and Ayo Dosunmu each had 12 points. Norman Powell added 15 points for Los Angeles, with Robert Covington scoring 13 and Reggie Jackson and Ivica Zubac contributing 12 and 11 points, respectively.

☆ NBA roundup: Heat storm back to defeat Suns
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Butler produced a double-double for the second time in three games, posting 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Suns' Deandre Ayton had a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. That reserve unit also featured Damion Lee, who scored 14 points. Luguentz Dort had 21 with three 3-pointers, and Aleksej Pokusevski logged a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Clippers turned 11 Houston turnovers into 16 points before the break while the Rockets missed 10 of 13 3-pointers.

☆ NBA roundup: Bucks, minus Giannis, top Thunder in 2 OTs
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Tre Mann added 21 points off the bench. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, reserve Sam Hauser had 24 on six 3-pointers and Al Horford added 13 for Boston. Anunoby added 27 points, 10 rebounds and three steals for the Raptors, who played without forward Pascal Siakam (groin). Bennedict Mathruin scored 30 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 21 points and 11 assists for the Pacers, who had won four of their previous five games. All five Hornets starters reached double figures in points, led by Terry Rozier with 18 in the team's sixth consecutive loss.

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