‘Bay Area native’ baseball player who bashed SF is actually from Sacramento

‘Bay Area native’ baseball player who bashed SF is actually from Sacramento

Rowdy Tellez has some strong opinions about San Francisco, a city he’s played in as a visitor at Oracle Park, including on July 16, 2022 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Michael Urakami/Getty Images Rowdy Tellez, a career .233 hitter who recently signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, was asked about Buster Posey’s recent comments about the city during a … Read more

Colts’ JuJu Brents, Grover Stewart grateful to return in time for playoff push

Colts’ JuJu Brents, Grover Stewart grateful to return in time for playoff push

INDIANAPOLIS — JuJu Brents had been waiting for this moment. When the Indiana native saw the Indianapolis Colts were slated to play a game in Germany, he marked his calendar because it represented a milestone. After he emerged as a prep star on the east side of Indianapolis, football took him around the country when … Read more

Halifax youth basketball league banning fans over ‘unexplainable’ spectator behaviour

Halifax youth basketball league banning fans over ‘unexplainable’ spectator behaviour

A Halifax minor basketball association has banned spectators from games this weekend, citing ‘concerning behaviour’ towards officials and players that have ‘reached a tipping point.’ In a letter to club presidents, Metro Basketball Association’s league manager, Chris Lerette, said they have seen an increase in concerning behaviour each week. “The disrespect shown week in and … Read more

Explained: The Little Known Rule That Denied Rennes a Dramatic Late Equaliser in Europa League

Explained: The Little Known Rule That Denied Rennes a Dramatic Late Equaliser in Europa League

Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 11:50 IST Rennes players celebrates their second goal. (AP Photo) Rennes players celebrated wildly but their joy turned to despair after a VAR check ruled the goal out, with most in the French stadium believing it was for offside. Rennes manager Julien Stephan said he had ridden an “emotional elevator” … Read more

15th annual World MMA Awards results, live blog

15th annual World MMA Awards results, live blog

Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/15th-annual-world-mma-awards-results-live-blog Simon Samano and Nolan King December 14, 2023 11:20 pm ET The 15th annual World MMA Awards took place Thursday at SAHARA in Las Vegas. Check out our live blog and results of the night’s … Read more

Van Gisbergen “most anxious” about superspeedways in NASCAR

Van Gisbergen “most anxious” about superspeedways in NASCAR

Van Gisbergen became the first driver in over 60 years to win a NASCAR Cup race on debut when he took the checkered flag at the inaugural Chicago Street Course race. Now just a few months later, he’s uprooted his entire life with just one year to learn stock car racing before an anticipated full-time … Read more

Santa Anita’s beloved ‘Paddock Captain’ John Shear dies at age 102 – Daily News

Santa Anita’s beloved ‘Paddock Captain’ John Shear dies at age 102 – Daily News

It was inevitable, but heartbreaking nonetheless. No one lives forever, but if anyone deserved an endless life it was John Shear, Santa Anita’s beloved “Paddock Captain” who died Tuesday at a rehabilitation facility in Arcadia. In his 1968 hit song “Abraham, Martin and John (yes, some of us are old enough to remember it),” Dion … Read more

David Warner’s blunt remark puts full stop on Mitchell Johnson saga

David Warner’s blunt remark puts full stop on Mitchell Johnson saga

David Warner has credited a reduction in stress behind his recent upturn in form, and declared he “ain’t leaving” his farewell Test tour early. Warner eased the selection pressure on himself by blasting 164 off 211 balls to help guide Australia to 5-346 against Pakistan after one day of action in Perth on Thursday. WATCH … Read more