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Giants to bring back their classic blue uniforms from the ’80s-’90s for multiple games this season
The New York Giants will be going back to their roots during the 2022 season. The club announced on Wednesday that they will be bringing back their classic blue uniforms from the ’80s and ’90s for two “Legacy Games.” The first game will…
Sports betting conference takeaways — Mattress Mack, offshore sportsbooks and match-fixing concerns
I attended the SBC Summit North America last week, a high-profile conference attended by many industry stakeholders, including bookmakers, bettors and sports league officials. Here are three questions I came away with:
Why are some…
Diamond Heels’ Trio Selected On Final Day Of MLB Draft
LOS ANGELES – University of North Carolina outfielder Angel Zarate along with left-handed pitchers Brandon Schaeffer and Shawn Rapp were selected on day three of the 2022 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday.
Zarate…
Jewish Broadway star opens for MLB all-star game
JTA — Ben Platt, the Jewish Broadway phenomenon, sang the national anthem before the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star game Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium in his hometown.
Platt was born and raised in Los Angeles before moving to New…
Giants to wear throwback jerseys for two Legacy Games
If you believe that in order to play like a champion you must first look like a champion, the Giants might be in business this season.
They will wear replicas of the classic blue uniforms they wore from 1980-99 for two Legacy Games at…
Georgia QB Stetson Bennett unrecognized for talent, coach Kirby Smart says
ATLANTA — Georgia football coach Kirby Smart says he believes that starting quarterback Stetson Bennett is “one of the least respected good players in the country.”
“The kid is a tremendous athlete. He’s got good arm strength,” Smart…
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis commit to making Lakers’ Big 3 work
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook huddled up on a phone conversation the first weekend of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with each expressing their commitment to one another and vowing to…
Alek Manoah documents first MLB All-Star weekend with girlfriend
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah “made it drippy” at MLB All-Star weekend with his girlfriend Marielena Somoza by his side.
The couple documented their VIP experience — from a private jet to the red carpet — during the star-studded…
Suns re-sign Deandre Ayton to multiyear contract
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns today re-signed center Deandre Ayton to a multiyear contract.
“Deandre is a force on both ends of the floor, who has elevated his game every year and will continue to do so,” said General Manager James Jones.…
USWNT vs. Canada score: Alex Morgan scores cup winner, USA clinch Olympic and Gold Cup berths
The United States women’s national team defeated Canada in the Concacaf W Championship final 1-0 on Monday night in Monterrey, Mexico. Alex Morgan scored the lone goal for the team, a perfectly converted penalty kick in the 78th minute.…