Author: JamesMcGhee

MLB Photo ArchiveMURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a major leaguer for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was called “the most interesting man in baseball” and was suspended for hitting his Texas Rangers manager. deceased. He was 75 years old.Randle died Sunday at his home in Murrieta, Calif., one of his sons, Bradley, said Tuesday. Bradley said Randle’s wife, Linda, asked that the cause of death not be publicly disclosed.Randle helped win the 1969 College World Series with Arizona State, where he also played football. He was selected 10th overall by Washington in the secondary round…

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THE Cleveland Cavaliers improved his best NBA record to 29-4 with a victory of 122 to 110 on the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday evening.Lakers coach JJ Redick has certainly been impressed with what he’s seen from the Cavs, who have won eight straight and 12 of their last 13. He told reporters after the match that “a basketball close to perfection“We have to play to beat Cleveland this season.JJ Redick says you have to play “near perfect basketball” if you hope to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers this season.– Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 1, 2025Jarrett Allen scored 27 points with 14…

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Why Pearsall loves playing for 49ers mastermind Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaAs Ricky Pearsall’s rookie season in the NFL is coming to an end, the 49ers receiver couldn’t be happier to play for coach Kyle Shanahan.The 24-year-old had 141 receiving yards Monday night. 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lionsand after the game, Pearsall shared with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Laura Britt what he loved about playing under Shanahan.“He’s a mastermind,” Pearsall told Britt. “We’ve developed a really good relationship throughout this time, and he’s one of the best to do it. Even before I joined the team,…

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Gabriela Dabrowski of Team Canada at the Paris Olympics on August 2.Paris Olympic bronze medalist and three-time Grand Slam champion Gabriela Dabrowski shared in an Instagram post that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and competed throughout the season while receiving treatment.“I know this is going to be a shock to many, but I’m fine and everything will be fine,” she said. wrote Tuesday. “Early detection saves lives. I completely agree with that.”Dabrowski, 32, said she briefly took a break from tennis after undergoing two surgeries, but returned to the court in June, where she and partner Erin…

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For the first seven weeks of the MLB offseason, the first base market was frozen. Despite a multitude of intriguing candidates to change the thread in free agency and on the trading block there was virtually no first base movement to speak of. Starting pitchers continued to find new homes. Seven catchers have signed big league deals. The foreign market gained momentum after the historic signing of Juan Soto.But first basemen? Crickets.While Alonso’s agent, Scott Boras, was securing lucrative contracts for several other high-profile clients, the first baseman’s uneventful free agency extended as the most glaring example of its position.But…

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Subscribe to Le Grand NuméroIn this week’s episode The great number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig deeper into a standout rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey. They help describe why Edey is leading the NBA Rookie of the Year discussion.They discuss how Edey far exceeded expectations and made an effective impact on Memphis this year. Specifically, they discuss Edey’s impact as an offensive rebounder and how the Grizzlies currently sit atop several efficiency statistics in the NBA.(2:30 p.m.) The big number: 15(12:24) Little Number 1: 40%(19:23) Little Number 2: +23.59(25:51) Little Number 3: 18.3%(33:51) Little Number…

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