Shohei Ohtani Matches Babe Ruth, , Makes History in Boston.
CNN reports two-way Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is
having a season for the history books.
On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.
On May 5, Ohtani threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox, striking out 11 batters.
In leading his Los Angeles Angels to
an 8-0 victory, Ohtani's prowess has
put him in some legendary company.
Batting third and pitching for the first
time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became
the first player to start as a pitcher...
Batting third and pitching for the first
time at Fenway Park, Ohtani became
the first player to start as a pitcher...
... and bat in the top four spots
since Babe Ruth did the same
on September 20, 1919.
... and bat in the top four spots
since Babe Ruth did the same
on September 20, 1919.
The all-around star managed to go
2-for-4 in the game, driving in one
run in the eighth inning.
The all-around star managed to go
2-for-4 in the game, driving in one
run in the eighth inning.
Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".
Joe Maddon, the manager of the Angels, has been impressed with the ability of Ohtani, calling his skills "otherworldly.".
I hope you don’t start taking that for granted.
Like it’s old hat.
, Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.
It’s just so unusual.
It’s otherworldly, on this
level of this game.
, Joe Maddon, Manager of Los Angeles Angels, via CNN.
Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game,
a season-high.
81 of them were strikes.
Ohtani threw 99 pitches in the game,
a season-high.
Matt Fitzpatrick admits that "one of the best shots" he has ever hit that led to him winning the US Open in Boston, was actually a "hit and hope". BBC Sport
Watch highlights of Matt Fitzpatrick's final round as he shoots a two-under par 68 to win the US Open by one shot at the Brookline Country Club, Boston. BBC Sport
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Mario Batali Acquitted , in Boston Sexual Assault Case.
On May 10, celebrity chef Mario Batali was acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman at a Boston bar in 2017.
On May 10, celebrity chef Mario Batali was acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman at a Boston bar in 2017.
Reuters reports that Judge James Stanton
of Boston Municipal Court found Batali
not guilty of indecent assault and battery. .
Reuters reports that Judge James Stanton
of Boston Municipal Court found Batali
not guilty of indecent assault and battery. .
His accuser, Natali Tene, testified that
Batali groped her and forcibly kissed her while
drunkenly posing for selfies with her at a bar. .
His accuser, Natali Tene, testified that
Batali groped her and forcibly kissed her while
drunkenly posing for selfies with her at a bar. .
According to the judge, Tene was found
to have "significant credibility issues,"
which determined his verdict. .
The judge ruled that photos from
the incident created reasonable doubt
that an assault had occurred.
Reuters reports that Batali left the courtroom surrounded by reporters following the judge's ruling and declined to comment on the decision. .
Reuters reports that Batali left the courtroom surrounded by reporters following the judge's ruling and declined to comment on the decision. .
In December 2017, the website Eater.com
detailed four other women's allegations that Batali
inappropriately touched them over at least two decades. .
In December 2017, the website Eater.com
detailed four other women's allegations that Batali
inappropriately touched them over at least two decades. .
In July 2021, Batali and his business partner agreed to pay
$600,000 to at least 20 former employees of their Manhattan
restaurants to resolve sexual harassment claims. .
In July 2021, Batali and his business partner agreed to pay
$600,000 to at least 20 former employees of their Manhattan
restaurants to resolve sexual harassment claims. .
Following the Eater.com report, Batali was fired
from ABC's 'The Chew' and eventually cut ties
with a number of restaurants that he partly owned.
Following the Eater.com report, Batali was fired
from ABC's 'The Chew' and eventually cut ties
with a number of restaurants that he partly owned.
At the time, Batali apologized for his
"deeply inappropriate" behavior but
denied allegations of sexual assault.
At the time, Batali apologized for his
"deeply inappropriate" behavior but
denied allegations of sexual assault
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Tampa Bay Rays Players Refuse , To Wear 'Pride Night' Jerseys.
HuffPost reports some
members of the Tampa Bay Rays
refused to wear their team's
"Pride Night" jerseys on June 4.
Pitcher Jason Adam, who opted out of wearing the jersey to commemorate
members of the LGBTQIA+ community, .
Pitcher Jason Adam, who opted out of wearing the jersey to commemorate
members of the LGBTQIA+ community, .
said it was a "faith-based decision.".
It’s a hard decision. , Jason Adam, via statement.
Because ultimately we
all said what we want is
them to know that all are welcome and loved here. , Jason Adam, via statement.
... It’s just that maybe we don’t want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus, who’s encouraged us to live a lifestyle that would abstain from that behavior... , Jason Adam, via statement.
The move by some of the players sparked backlash and was condemned by many, including former
MLB player Preston Wilson.
The move by some of the players sparked backlash and was condemned by many, including former
MLB player Preston Wilson.
Wilson said the players who opted out of
"Pride Night" jerseys contribute to a
“special ignorance in sports on this topic.”.
Every person in MLB has at some point played with a homosexual teammate, Former MLB player Preston Wilson, via Twitter.
Every person in MLB has at some point played with a homosexual teammate, Former MLB player Preston Wilson, via Twitter.
They have all cheered for their success on the field. They have
all felt their pain when they
struggled. They just didn’t
know that player was LGBTQ, Former MLB player Preston Wilson, via Twitter.
Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty also called the players' behavior an "absolute joke" on Twitter.
Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty also called the players' behavior an "absolute joke" on Twitter
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MLB Teams Dedicate
Social Media Accounts, to Gun Violence Awareness.
MLB Teams Dedicate
Social Media Accounts, to Gun Violence Awareness.
The unprecedented decision was made in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX.
Working in collaboration, the official Twitter accounts of the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays posted information about gun violence on May 26.
Working in collaboration, the official Twitter accounts of the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays posted information about gun violence on May 26.
In lieu of game coverage and in collaboration with @Yankees, we will use our channels to offer facts about the impacts of
gun violence. , Tampa Bay Rays, via Twitter.
The devastating events that took place in Uvalde, Buffalo and countless other communities across our nation are tragedies that are intolerable, Tampa Bay Rays, via Twitter.
Throughout the evening, posts provided information
about the effects of gun violence in the U.S.
Firearms were the leading cause of death for American children and teens in 2020, New York Yankees, via Twitter.
Every day, more than 110 Americans are killed with guns, and more than 200 are shot
and injured, New York Yankees, via Twitter.
The New York Yankees' Twitter account has more than three million followers.
The account is one of the top five followed accounts in professional sports.
According to NPR News, fans did not support the move. .
Beyond MLB, other prominent sports figures expressed outrage at the proliferation of U.S. gun violence.
Remarks made by Golden State Warriors head coach
Steve Kerr hours after the Uvalde shooting went viral.
I'm tired. I am so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there. , Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
Head Coach, via Twitter.
I am so tired of the — excuse,
I am sorry — I am tired of the moments of silence. Enough!, Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
Head Coach, via Twitter
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MLB Suspends Yankees , Josh Donaldson for Racist Comments.
CNN reports New York Yankees third baseman
Josh Donaldson has received a suspension and
a fine from Major League Baseball, .
for his "inappropriate comments” towards Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson during a game on May 21.
Anderson told reporters that Donaldson had repeatedly called him "Jackie" (Robinson) throughout the game.
He was trying to call me Jackie Robinson, like "what’s up, Jackie?", Tim Anderson, shortstop for Chicago White Sox, via CNN.
I don’t think it was called for. It was unnecessary. , Tim Anderson, shortstop for Chicago White Sox, via CNN.
Tensions escalated in the fifth inning following a verbal spat between Donaldson and White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal.
Donaldson seemingly pointed towards Anderson soon after confronting Grandal,
and both teams cleared their benches.
Anderson rushed towards Donaldson
but was restrained by his teammates.
Following the game, Donaldson admitted to reporters he had referred to Anderson as "Jackie," but denied any intent of racism.
Obviously, he deemed it was disrespectful and look, if he did, I apologize because that’s not what I was trying to do by any matter. , Josh Donaldson, third baseman for New York Yankees, via CNN.
Donaldson says his comments have been
an ongoing joke between the two players.
which stemmed from a 2019 Sports Illustrated interview where Anderson said, “I kind of
feel like today’s Jackie Robinson.”
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Ben Joyce Throws Fastest Pitch , in College Baseball History.
'New York Post' reports that on May 1, Joyce, who pitches for the University of Tennessee, threw a 105.5 mph fastball against Auburn.
'New York Post' reports that on May 1, Joyce, who pitches for the University of Tennessee, threw a 105.5 mph fastball against Auburn.
The feat broke his own record
he set back in March to become
college baseball's fastest pitch ever.
'New York Post' reports Joyce was just
shy of breaking Aroldis Chapman's
MLB record of 105.8 mph.
'New York Post' reports Joyce was just
shy of breaking Aroldis Chapman's
MLB record of 105.8 mph.
After entering the game in the sixth inning, Joyce struck out six batters and kept Auburn from scoring for four innings.
After entering the game in the sixth inning, Joyce struck out six batters and kept Auburn from scoring for four innings.
Only one person from the other team managed to get a hit off of him.
'New York Post' reports his season ERA is now 0.86 with 38 strikeouts in 21 innings.
'New York Post' reports his season ERA is now 0.86 with 38 strikeouts in 21 innings.
As the 2022 MLB Draft
is merely months away.
As the 2022 MLB Draft
is merely months away.
Joyce has already
caught the attention
of several teams.
Joyce has already
caught the attention
of several teams.
He consistently throws pitches
with triple-digit velocity
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