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A-Rod, Shut the ____ Up! Oh Yea, and Happy B-Day DJ!
TAMPA, FLA. – New York Yankee Captain Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) spent his 39th Birthday on Wednesday June 26, 2013 working out at the team’s minor league complex. Jeter along with Alex Rodriguez (left hip) took live batting practice, and grounders. It was noticed that the two sluggers hit a combined one ball over the fence […]
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE RENEWS TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF OUTBACK BOWL THROUGH 2020
Tampa, Fla — (courtesy of the Outback Bowl) Outback Bowl officials announced today that long-time Title Sponsor Outback Steakhouse has agreed to renew its contract with the New Year’s Day Bowl for six additional years through the January 2020 game. The commitment, which begins after the upcoming 2014 game, will extend the Tampa-based company’s […]
Baseball from “Down Under”
LAKELAND, FLA.–Baseball players are found all over the world, even down under where the Detroit Tigers found RHP Dean Aldridge. Signed as a non-drafted free agent on May 29, 2012 the 18-year old native of Sydney, Australia made his pro debut on Monday June 24, 2013. Facing the Astros squad in the Northeastern Division of the […]
On the Hill it’s Herndon
TAMPA, FLA.–Yankees right-hander David Herndon (Tommy John Surgery) threw two shutout innings during his first rehab start for the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League Yankees yesterday. He allowed two hits and struck out two. Herndon appeared in just five games for the Phillies during the 2012 season going 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA prior to […]
LeBron’s Legacy
Not five, not six, not seven. Nope, only two championships for LeBron James and his Miami Heat after three seasons which include a Finals loss to the Mavericks that first season. Yes, many people outside of the Heat fan base (and their newly acquired fans) were irked by LeBron’s television event to hang several teams […]
ORLANDO FERNANDEZ THE FASTEST RISING CORNERMAN IN BOXING
Orlando Fernandez does not have any problems at all telling his fighter to keep the jab in their face. A protégée from the late great Al Gavin, Orlando worked with the Former WBC Featherweight Champion Kevin “Flushing Flash” Kelley and many other talents in boxing, but is currently in the corner with Legendary Trainer […]
Youthful Revolution
Across sports they say, “It’s a young man’s game.” No matter the sport youth is valued ahead of experience, wisdom and even talent in some cases. Sports are for athletes in their physical prime, of course we get that. But if you look across the four major American sports, there are many athletes south of […]
Wanna Play Catch? Jeter – Nunez
TAMPA, Fla.–Above, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (broken left ankle) makes the throw to first for just the second day on Today at the team’s minor league complex. Jeter took grounders at short, participated in long toss with Eduardo Nunez but is still only hitting in the batting cage. […]
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