insert_link Sports MLB Archive: Max Muncy Max Muncy is an American professional baseball infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He played college baseball for the Baylor Bears. He was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the fifth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He played in MLB for the Athletics in 2015 and 2016, and later joined the Dodgers in 2018. Muncy played college baseball for the Baylor Bears from […] todayJuly 12, 2021
insert_link Sports NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell Unveil Outer Space-Themed Paint Scheme to Honor the Patients of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing has teamed up to raise funds and awareness for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for the 2021 Racing for a Miracle program. Ahead of the Atlanta NASCAR Cup Race on Sunday, July 11, CRAFTSMAN® and the Ace Hardware Foundation will donate $100,000 to support the vital work of CMN Hospitals. With more than $1.5M donated, this year marks the 15th year of Stanley Black & […] todayJuly 8, 2021
insert_link Sports “¡Pleibol!” Slides Into Smithsonian Summer 2021 This summer, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd will echo throughout neighborhood fields and Major League Stadiums. On July 2, "¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues/En los barrios y las grandes ligas," a bilingual exhibition, opened at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. A high school letterman jacket, a handmade ball from Cuba and recreation-league jerseys are exhibited alongside Roberto Clemente's Pittsburgh […] todayJuly 5, 2021
insert_link Sports Former Dallas Cowboy Jeffrey Rohrer Encourages Folks to Celebrate Pride Beyond June Jeffrey Rohrer, former NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys and the first NFL player to enter a same-sex marriage, releases original song, "Come Build A Rainbow With Me", to continue the celebrations of PRIDE beyond Pride Month. Written and performed by Rohrer, as a Dallas Cowboy emoji character, the tune is meant to spread a positive message of love and understanding. Last week, Carl Nassib made NFL history by publicly […] todayJune 30, 2021
insert_link Sports Colorado Avalanches to Push Sports Wagering to Nearly $250M Colorado's sportsbooks returned to growth as interest in the playoff runs of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets pushed the state's betting volume to nearly $250 million in May. The month's results show how valuable the success of local teams can be to bookmakers, especially in what is the offseason of sports betting, according to PlayColorado, which tracks the state's regulated sports betting market. "The U.S. jurisdictions that have fared […] todayJune 28, 2021
insert_link Sports Stephen Curry’s Underrated Tour Returns After operating just two stops in 2020 prior to a halt caused by the global pandemic, Stephen Curry's "Underrated Tour Powered by Rakuten" will return in 2021, providing training and exposure opportunities to 3-star high school basketball players. Once a 3-star rated athlete himself, Curry launched the Underrated Tour in 2019 with the understanding that opportunities can make all the difference in the longevity of a player's career and education […] todayJune 24, 2021
insert_link Sports David Stockton Re-Signs With Guaynabo Mets The Guaynabo Mets are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021 Baloncesto Superior Nacional season after agreeing to terms with David Stockton. Stockton was among the league leaders in points (21.1 PPG), assists (5.9 APG), and efficiency (21.8 EFF) last year while shooting 53% from the floor and 49% from three-point range. A late-season addition to the Mets, the point guard and son of NBA Hall of Famer John […] todayJune 23, 2021
insert_link Sports New York Islanders Sell Out of 2021-22 Season Tickets at UBS Arena As the New York Islanders continue their run in the Semifinals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team has announced that 2021-22 general admission season tickets are now sold out for their inaugural season at UBS Arena. Over 12,000 dedicated Islanders fans have committed to cheering on the team all season long at their new state of the art home. "Selling out season tickets is a true testament to this […] todayJune 22, 2021
insert_link Sports Wilson Reveals NBA Official Game Ball in Advance of 2021-22 NBA Season Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in partnership with the National Basketball Association has just unveiled the league's new official game ball in advance of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. The reveal tips off a multiyear partnership, welcoming the NBA's first official basketball manufacturer – Wilson – back to the game. The Wilson NBA official game ball is comprised of the same materials, eight-panel configuration and performance specifications as the league's current […] todayJune 18, 2021