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The draft has been slashed to five rounds instead of the usual 40, another measure for the owners to save money, an unfortunate circumstance for many high school seniors and college juniors who anticipated joining the pro ranks this summer. … [Read more...] about Giants release 20 minor-leaguers, extending stipends for the rest

This one came late in the second quarter, when rookie Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham scrambled to his left and gained 11 yards before stepping out of bounds. Receiver/kick returner/punt returner/defensive back/local legend Gunner Olszewski had been running his route up that same left sideline before noticing the quarterback taking off. So Olszewski did what an Olszewski is supposed to do. He blocked. … [Read more...] about Hurley: NFL’s Terrible Rule For Blindside Block Appears To Be A Major Problem

Now, none of this is to imply that Jordan was some sort of O.J. Simpson level sellout, or that he has an obligation to speak out on matters such as Arbery’s simply because of the color of his skin. It’s also important to note that while Jordan hasn’t made maximum use of his platform, he did say in 2016 that he was “troubled” by the deaths of African Americans at the hands of police and continues to use his resources to fight injustice, including donating $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and $1 million to the International Assn. of Chiefs of Police Institute for Community-Police Relations. … [Read more...] about Column: Why did Michael Jordan never use his giant megaphone? White America didn’t want to hear it

Obituary: Roy Steele, the longtime public address announcer for the A’s who was dubbed “The Voice of God” by broadcaster Jon Miller, died at his home in Auburn (Placer County). Steele, 86, worked the microphone at the Coliseum from 1968, when the A’s arrived in Oakland, until 2007, when he retired because of a throat ailment. Steele’s close friend Chester Farrow, the A’s scoreboard operator from 1969-2019, died four days earlier. … [Read more...] about Boston Marathon canceled for first time in 124-year history

Mike Norris, pitching his second inning, faced the heart of the South’s lineup and permitted a leadoff double to George Brett. Norris got Williams to ground out, and Jenkins chose to have the sizzling McGwire walked intentionally, ending any chance for a three-homer day. … [Read more...] about I-5 Series, Game 4: Rickey Henderson bails out Dave Stewart, NorCal wins 7-6