By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Curry and LeBron James spoke their minds last year. They have not changed their minds this year. No matter whose team wins the NBA championship, neither superstar will be at the White House anytime soon. On the day when the Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to be…… More
By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Freddie Freeman was a triple shy of the cycle when Atlanta manager Brian Snitker took out his first baseman because the Braves were beating the San Diego Padres so badly. Freeman was OK with the move, because otherwise he would have faced Padres infielder Cory Spangenberg,…… More
#76 – John Smoltz It’s tough to top Atlanta Braves Pitcher John Smoltz because he’s done just about EVERYTHING a pitcher can do! Cy Young award? Check. World Series Winner? Check. 15-4 Post Season lifetime record? Check! Add in his 8 All Star awards, a Silver Slugger award, and a NLCS MVP…check, check, and CHECK!…… More
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Luke Terry has been inspiring friends and family his entire young life. The one-armed high school catcher from Tennessee can now add a few dozen former and future major league ballplayers to the list. The 16-year-old Terry had his right arm amputated when he was…… More
By JOSH DUBOW, AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dwight Clark will forever be remembered for one iconic moment, his leap in the back of the end zone to make a fingertip grab of a game-winning touchdown that launched the San Francisco 49ers dynasty and is one of the most indelible images in…… More
#77 – Monte Irvin Monte Irvin is probably the best athlete to ever come out of New Jersey having lettered in SIXTEEN sports in high school! One problem though…Irvin played baseball in the days before Jackie Robinson broke the MLB color barrier, so a good chunk of his baseball career was spent in the Negro…… More
#78 – Mike Piazza Another catcher makes the list, and this one was an offensive MONSTER! Piazza was a decent enough catcher, but it was as a hitter where he stood out! His lifetime batting average was .308 (Only two catchers ever did better), hit 427 home runs (396 were as a catcher and this…… More
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Ricardo Allen‘s approach hasn’t changed. The Atlanta Falcons free safety still aims to be the first player at the facility every day. He still tries to lead the sprints during offseason workouts. He still studies film weekly as if he’s preparing for the next opponent, even with the regular season months…… More
By DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — In some of the bleakest moments during Ariya Jutanugarn’s back-nine collapse at the U.S. Women’s Open, the 22-year-old from Thailand would take a deep breath, smile to herself and think happy thoughts. The mind tricks weren’t working, but she wasn’t going to stop trying. Finally, after…… More
By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Culberson can’t really explain how he keeps homering as a pinch-hitter. He’s a career utility man with just eight career homers, but there’s power hidden somewhere in his bat. “I don’t really know what to say — right place, right time,” he said. “Things just kind of…… More
