This story is from Steve Gilbert’s D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, Click here. And subscribe to receive it regularly in your inbox. The D-backs recently reached $85 million in donations since the organization began play in 1998. It’s an accomplishment they value as much as the success they’ve had on the field during this period. “We spend the whole season fundraising,” said Debbie Castaldo, senior vice president of corporate and community impact for the D-backs. “And the offseason is when we really get the most joy out of giving it our all. So this is the time…
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THE NASCAR Cup Series The playoffs are getting closer and closer, and there is only one playoff spot left to win.One race left until the 10 races playoffs begin September 3 at Darlington Raceway, meaning there is only one chance left for a winless driver to grab the last remaining spot. Sixteen drivers will compete in the playoffs and 15 spots have now been claimed. Sunday race at Watkins Glen – won by William Byron.It’s truly become a win-and-you’re-now scenario, but one driver could still find his way to the playoffs. If there is no new winner next weekend in…
Fall is perhaps the most exciting season in American sports. The Texas Rangers won their first World Series in franchise history, and the NFL, college football, NBA and NHL are in full swing. But did you know that the Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team in 21 years to win back-to-back titles last month, or that this year’s thrilling National Women’s Soccer League championship capped the career of all-time great times Megan Rapinoe and Ali Krieger?As a sports fan, I think it’s a shame that more people don’t fully appreciate the enthusiasm that surrounds women’s sports today. And…
The New York Jets’ Zach Wilson the experiment is over for 2023 – and the quarterback may be done for good in the Big Apple.Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed on Monday that Wilson will be new Yorkthe third-string quarterback for his Black Friday match with the Miami Dolphins. He also left it an open question whether Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in 2021, would return to the position. Jets in 2024, after struggling as a starter for the third consecutive season.Saleh: Wilson was not a failure, he could still have a good careerSaleh told reporters that he still believed…
HARTFORD, Conn. – Improving his game isn’t the only task for Brennan Othmann in his first year as a professional hockey player.He is also working on his culinary skills.“I cook,” the 20-year-old striker said with a broad smile when asked about his living situation. “They’re just simple meals, but they taste amazing. My mom has helped me a bit on the phone – breakfast, lunch, dinner – so it’s going pretty well so far.It’s all part of adjusting to life in the American Hockey League for one of the Rangers’ top prospectswho is now 15 games into his rookie season…
Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight surprised students at Hampton Park Secondary School as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Ms. Kellond-Knight, well known for her prowess on the field and her dedication to social causes, delivered a speech to students queuing for a meeting. The speech highlighted the importance of the 16-day campaign, raising awareness of equal rights for women in the world of sports and encouraging students to advocate for change within their communities. Sally Carruthers, the school’s director of cultural diversity, said the speech was “powerful and uplifting.” “It left a lasting impact on students…
Saturday Night Live mproduced a humorous sketch telling a fictional version of the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in 1973 between Tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King and three-time Wimbledon champion Bobby Riggs. In the reimagining, the comedy the show represents SNL Actor Sarah Sherman plays tennis player “Charna Lee Diamond” and Jason Momoa plays tennis player “Ronnie Dunster”. LAWYERS FOR TRUMP AND SMITH WILL FIGHT OVER SLAPP ORDER IN MONDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS The match in the sketch was between Dunster and Diamond, and the Aquaman The star’s first serve was so powerful that it propelled the…
The WNBA is competing for viewers during one of the busiest times on the sports calendar and the league is holding strong with no plans to turn back the clock.Through two games in the WNBA Finals, the series between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty is the most watched in 20 years.The finale opened on an NFL Sunday and the Aces win 99-82 over Liberty was the most-watched opener since ESPN began broadcasting the series in 1998. Game 2 Wednesday night – a 104-76 Las Vegas victory – was played while the MLB playoffs were in full…
Jayson Tatum looked like an MVP candidate and was the best player on the court for Charlotte on Monday – 31 points and nine rebounds even before halftime. But even while he was doing all that, LaMelo Ball was putting on a show for the home fans and keeping his team close.As the game progressed, the fact that the Celtics were playing back-to-back the second night of a game and their third game in four nights started to catch up with them. However, Boston led by nine with two minutes remaining thanks to a monster evening from Tatum. Jayson Tatum…
Greg Huss (Cubs On Deck) and Brendan Miller (CHGO) speak for over two hours, answering many questions from listeners and going off topic several times. Tune in, listen to your heart’s content, and embrace the chaos! Like that:As Loading…