Author: JamesMcGhee

World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees – Game 4NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has banned two fans who obstructed Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending games at big league stadiums. .MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision.“On October 29, 2024, during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, you interfered with the game by intentionally and forcefully grabbing a player. Your conduct posed a serious risk to the health and safety of…

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There were many revealing moments in Knicks lose 126-101 to Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night at Madison Square Garden, but Mikal Bridges“Shooting issues may be at the top.Bridges’ inconsistent first season with the Knicks continued but may have reached a new low. The guard scored zero points on 0-of-9 shooting, including 0-of-7 from three. This comes one game after he scored just 10 points — on 4-of-18 shooting — in Wednesday’s win over the lowly Toronto Raptors.When asked after Friday’s loss if he felt something was going on with his shooting, Bridges was honest with his assessment.“I have to make…

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Report: 49ers to conduct open search to fill OC position before promoting Kubiak originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaTHE Klay Kubiak promoted by the 49ers to offensive coordinator may not be such a simple procedure after all.The NFL requires each team to interview at least two external minority candidates in person or virtually for a coordinator position.The 49ers are expected to conduct an open search to fill the offensive coordinator role, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported Friday, citing a source.Although 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said this week he would name Klay Kubiak offensive coordinator, NFL rules don’t…

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Recovered and recharged, Kepler confident in his ability to handle lefties originally appeared on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaRecovered and recharged after an injury-plagued 2024 season, Max Kepler is looking forward to flying to Clearwater next month to meet his new Phillies teammates, get used to his new position and play pain-free.Kepler signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phils the week before Christmas, but he was in town two months earlier. He would have preferred not to be. It was in Philadelphia that he underwent bilateral surgery to repair a partially detached abdominal muscle.Kepler survived his injury last summer before…

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What Joe Mazzulla tells the Celtics about handling criticism originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonAfter leading the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA championship, an excited Jayson Tatum addressed his critics by asking, “What are they going to say now?”He has since discovered that even a dominant title run cannot calm down the naysayers.Tatum was the subject of heated debate on former NBAer Gilbert Arenas’ podcast. During the discussion, former NBA guard Brandon Jennings called Tatum “the sweetest superstar in Celtics history.”The criticism was clearly aimed at Tatum, who responded with a post on Instagram. C’s coach Joe Mazzulla approached…

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Warner earns first-team All-Pro honors; two 49ers make the second team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaFred Warner won one of the NFL’s most prestigious honors for the third straight year and fourth time overall.The linebacker was the only 49ers player selected by the Associated Press First Team All-Pro team. Tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk earned second-team All-Pro selections.Although he played most of the season on a broken ankle, Warner was once again a dominant force in the middle of the field, collecting 131 tackles, including five for a loss, two interceptions, one touchdown, one sack,…

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