Ichiro Suzuki's legend grows as he nears 3,000 hits Ichiro Suzuki has his eye on 3,000 hits. (AP) It’s only a matter of time now before Ichiro Suzuki becomes the 30th player to notch 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball. In fact, it could be just a matter of hours. The 42-year-old outfielder will enter Sunday’s game against the New York Mets with 2,996 hits, meaning it’s within reach with … [Read more...]
Burt Myers dominates, picks up 2nd victory of the season – Winston-Salem Journal
Burt Myers dominates, picks up 2nd victory of the season - Winston-Salem Journal Burt Myers has led the Modified Division for most of the season at Bowman Gray Stadium. However, he had only one victory and five second-place finishes. Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Login … [Read more...]
Carlos Correa and Trevor Story set records that will blow your mind
Carlos Correa and Trevor Story set records that will blow your mind Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. At 21 years old, Carlos Correa has already accomplished more than most other professional … [Read more...]
Boxing: After headguards, vests next on Olympic hit list (Reuters)
Boxing: After headguards, vests next on Olympic hit list (Reuters) By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Male boxers will step into the ring without headguards at the Rio Olympics for the first time since the 1980 Moscow Games, and their vests could be next on the hit list. "The removal of vests (from the ring) is a proposal we are looking at," a spokesman for governing body AIBA told Reuters … [Read more...]
California Chrome wins San Diego Handicap (The Associated Press)
California Chrome wins San Diego Handicap (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- California Chrome beat Dortmund by a half-length Saturday at Del Mar in the Grade 2 $200,000 San Diego Handicap, the 1 1/16-mile prep for the Grade I $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 20. … [Read more...]
Galaxy end Timbers’ MLS unbeaten run
Galaxy end Timbers’ MLS unbeaten run Los Angeles (AFP) – Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes scored early goals and the Los Angeles Galaxy ended the Timbers’ nine-match unbeaten streak with a 2-1 Major League Soccer victory in Portland. Zarek Valentin scored for reigning MLS Cup champions Portland, who lost veteran defender Nat Borchers to what looked like a left ankle injury in the first half. … [Read more...]