Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets would have been on the road last week, trying to make a final push for the playoffs had the National Hockey League season not been called off because of the pandemic. Now the seven-time All-Star forward is home for dinner each night with his family. And for the activities, all afternoon. And the teaching, policing and entertaining every … [Read more...] about On-the-go sports stars embrace family time during shutdown
Slugger Mark Reynolds says he's retiring after 13-year run
PHOENIX (AP) — Slugger Mark Reynolds is retiring after hitting 298 homers over 13 seasons with eight teams. The 36-year-old made the announcement Thursday on SiriusXM Radio. When the free agent was asked whether he still was pursuing a new team, Reynolds said he's “moved beyond that, I've retired.” He added that he's enjoying spending time with his family and it was time for … [Read more...] about Slugger Mark Reynolds says he's retiring after 13-year run
Former Rice basketball player Breion Allen marries Jameis Winston despite pandemic
Breion Allen and Jameis Winston, who are both 26, met when the two attended nearby high schools in the Birmingham, Ala., area. … [Read more...] about Former Rice basketball player Breion Allen marries Jameis Winston despite pandemic
Houston Rockets Stax
. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... AVG 3-Pnt. Player G MIN FGM-FGA PCT FGM-FGA FTM-FTA PCT PTS AVG Harden 61 36.7 603-1386 .435 271-769 619-719 .861 2096 34.4 … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Stax
The Latest: Jockey Javier Castellano out of quarantine
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano has completed his quarantine period that followed a positive test for the coronavirus and has returned to his base in New York. Castellano tested positive for COVID-19 last month as part of a physical mandated by Gulfstream Park to determine if he could be … [Read more...] about The Latest: Jockey Javier Castellano out of quarantine
Yanks most valuable in MLB at $5 billion, Forbes estimates
NEW YORK (AP) — Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $5 billion, up 9% over last year and 47% more than the No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers at $3.4 billion. The Yankees are second among all sports in Forbes’ evaluations to the Dallas Cowboys, listed at $5.5 billion in the last NFL ranking. The Yankees’ YES Network broadcasts Forbes … [Read more...] about Yanks most valuable in MLB at $5 billion, Forbes estimates
Nats' Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: Is baseball that important?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. He holds most of the team’s career hitting records, and his two homers and seven RBIs last postseason helped the Nationals win their first World Series. With baseball on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, Zimmerman occasionally will … [Read more...] about Nats' Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: Is baseball that important?
Former Rangers star Josh Hamilton indicted, accused of beating 14-year-old daughter
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her. … [Read more...] about Former Rangers star Josh Hamilton indicted, accused of beating 14-year-old daughter
Ex-Ranger Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her. A Tarrant County grand jury indicted the 38-year-old Hamilton on Monday. He remains free on $30,000 bond after he turned himself in to authorities on Oct. 30. If convicted, he faces a prison sentence of … [Read more...] about Ex-Ranger Hamilton indicted, accused of beating daughter, 14