Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside. A police spokesman told The Associated Press it happened 116 miles west of Santo Domingo in San Juan de la Maguana. Franco was arrested Sunday. Another man and a woman were also detained. Police said two firearms … [Read more...] about Rays’ Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says `sting of not finishing it off stays with you forever’
Yankees manager Aaron Boone says the disappointment of the World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers won’t go away and he doesn’t mind entering 2025 in possibly the last year of his contract. He says: “The sting of not finishing it off stays with you forever.” New York exercised his 2025 option on Friday. Boone has led the Yankees to a 603-429 record, three AL East titles … [Read more...] about Yankees manager Aaron Boone says `sting of not finishing it off stays with you forever’
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair uses ‘Free Palestine’ cleats as voice for voiceless
Houston's linebacker is taking a stand. … [Read more...] about Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair uses ‘Free Palestine’ cleats as voice for voiceless
Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons
Alperen Sengun scored five of his 27 points in the final 2:28 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 101-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Trailing 101-99 with six seconds left, Pistons’ guard Cade Cunningham intentionally missed a free throw and Jaden Ivey got the offensive rebound. His shot missed, but Tobias Harris was fouled on the rebound. With a chance to tie the game with … [Read more...] about Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons
Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
Thousands of fans have streamed into Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati despite steady rain to pay respects to Pete Rose. Baseball's career hits leader died Sept. 30 at the age of 83. Sunday's visitation was arranged by the Cincinnati Reds with cooperation from Rose’s daughters, Fawn and Kara, who shared hugs, stories and even some tears with fans of baseball's banished … [Read more...] about Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park