📰 Saints star Alvin Kamara asks for do-over after terrible first pitch before Cubs-Cardinals game
New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara recently threw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game, but it didn’t go well as he threw it about 45 feet and nearly outside the lefty batter’s box. The Cubs’ mascot, Clark the Cub, had to make a nice backhand pick to catch Kamara’s pitch. Kamara was displeased and asked for a do-over, which he got, and the Cubs’ fans booed after the second attempt. Despite the initial struggle, Kamara’s second pitch was better, and he celebrated with Clark the Cub. Kamara, known for his success in football, will be relied upon heavily next season due to a quarterback competition following Derek Carr’s retirement.
📰 Bobby Jenks, closer for White Sox World Series-winning team, dead at 44
Bobby Jenks, the former closer for the Chicago White Sox who helped them win the 2005 World Series, passed away at the age of 44 after battling stomach cancer. White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expressed sadness at the loss, highlighting Jenks’ contributions to the team and the organization during his time in Chicago. Jenks, a fifth-round pick in 2000, quickly made an impact in the MLB with a 2.75 ERA and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings in his debut season. He played a crucial role in the 2005 World Series, securing the final out that ended the White Sox’s 88-year championship drought. Despite retiring in 2011 with a 3.53 ERA, Jenks faced personal struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction before getting sober in 2012. He leaves behind his wife and six children, with four from a previous marriage.
📰 Texans pledge $500,000 to communities affected by devastating flood: ‘We are heartbroken’
The Houston Texans have pledged $500,000 to support communities impacted by a deadly flash flood in Texas Hill Country that killed at least 32 people, including children. The team expressed heartbreak over the loss and damage suffered by their neighbors and emphasized their support for search, rescue, and recovery efforts. Panic arose when over two dozen campers from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas were reported missing after the flood, with 750 attendees at the camp during the incident. The article identified three deceased campers, including Janie and Renee, as part of the rising death toll of 32 people, with nine being children. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office provided updates on evacuations and encouraged those with missing loved ones to contact the Red Cross for information.
📰 Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt to ‘likely’ undergo Tommy John surgery as New York’s woes mount
The New York Yankees are facing another setback as starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is likely to undergo Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out for the rest of this season and possibly the next. Schmidt, a key starter for the Yankees this season, recently set a franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings. This would be the second time Schmidt has had Tommy John surgery in his career. The Yankees’ starting rotation is now in disarray with Schmidt’s injury, relying on pitchers like Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, and Cam Schlittler to step up. The team has lost five games in a row and has fallen out of first place in the standings behind the Toronto Blue Jays.
📰 Former Eagles Super Bowl champ Bryan Braman battling rare, aggressive cancer: ‘In the fight of his life’
Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman, a Super Bowl champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, is battling a rare form of cancer. A GoFundMe campaign was set up in February to support Braman’s extensive 12-week treatment program in Washington. Braman’s agent expressed hope that the 38-year-old athlete would overcome the cancer, highlighting his strength and resilience. Despite undergoing CAR-T cell reprogramming treatment, the cancer has grown rapidly around Braman’s vital organs. The fundraiser has raised over $70,000 to assist Braman in his fight against the disease.
0개의 댓글