By GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves was postponed because of rain Thursday night. The Braves announced that the game will be made up Aug. 30. Rain began falling a few minutes before the scheduled first pitch at 7:35 p.m.…… More
By CHRIS BIDERMAN, Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The former girlfriend of Reuben Foster testified at a preliminary hearing Thursday that she lied to police when she said the San Francisco 49ers linebacker attacked her, allegations that led to a domestic violence case against him. Elissa Ennis testified she lied because she wanted…… More
#88 – Carlton Fisk Another catcher graces Dimino’s Top 100, and Carlton Fisk is one who defined his position! It started with his winning “Rookie of the Year,” ended with his induction in the Hall of Fame, and in-between Fisk racked up 3 Silver Sluggers, was an 11x All Star, and won a gold glove!…… More
Former Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive, who led the league to unprecedented success both on and off the field and managed its growth from a regional conference to national giant during his 13-year tenure, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. Slive, 77, announced he was beginning treatment for a recurrence of prostate cancer shortly before…… More
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Calvin Ridley’s movements look flawless, from extending both arms to snatch a pass over the middle to sticking his foot in the ground to change direction in front of a defender. There’s little wasted motion, something Ridley attributes to natural ability. At the same time, the Atlanta Falcons’ first-round draft pick…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Even the youngest player in the majors knows better than to be surprised by another extra-base hit from Ozzie Albies. As Ronald Acuna Jr. has quickly learned, that’s what Albies does. Albies hit a triple and scored the tiebreaking run on Acuna’s single in the eighth inning to send the Atlanta Braves…… More
#89 – Curt Schilling Dimino REALLY doesn’t like this guy, but if you’re looking for a beast on the mound, Schilling is the man! He’s a 6x All Star, a World Series MVP, and a NLCS MVP. A sure bet for a Hall of Fame bust, right? Maybe not! His mouth is probably keeping him…… More
ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras threw one away, then made the tag at home plate to keep the Braves off the scoreboard in the very first inning. Turns out, the Chicago catcher was just getting warmed up. Contreras threw out runners at home and third during a wild fifth inning, and the Cubs rallied for…… More
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The wife of former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is facing a domestic violence charge stemming from an altercation with Glover and his mother after he missed the 54-hole cut at The Players Championship. Krista Glover was arrested Saturday night and taken to the St. John’s County Jail. She was…… More
Click Pic For Stats #90 – Roy Campanella Campanella got a late start in the majors at 26 years old, but managed to make up for lost time by racking up 3 MVP Awards, over 240 home runs (An amazing feat for a catcher at that time), and was an 8x All Star. BONUS: He…… More
