📰 Jake Paul tells booing crowd ‘shut the f–k up’ after beating Julio César Chávez
Jake Paul silenced a booing crowd by telling them to “shut the f–k up” after defeating Julio César Chávez Jr. in Anaheim, California. Despite facing his most accomplished opponent, Chávez, Paul confidently taunted the crowd in a post-match interview. Chávez initially fought tentatively, only mounting a discernible attack in the sixth round, while Paul controlled the ring and won rounds. The judges scored the fight 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 in favor of Paul, who celebrated his victory despite absorbing flurries in the final round. Chávez acknowledged Paul’s strength but questioned his readiness for champions, highlighting Paul’s successful yet controversial boxing career.
📰 Shohei Ohtani’s pitch sets personal record; Dodgers star continues to ramp up pitching activity
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound against the Kansas City Royals, pitching his longest outing of the season. Despite the Dodgers losing to the Royals, Ohtani only gave up one hit over two innings, showcasing his pitching skills as he continues to recover from elbow surgery in 2023. Ohtani threw a pitch at 101.7 mph, the fastest of his MLB career, impressing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani, who also hit 29 homers as the team’s primary designated hitter, expressed satisfaction with his performance and emphasized the need to continue improving. The article highlights Ohtani’s versatility as a two-way star and his ongoing recovery and progress in both pitching and hitting.
📰 Pirates great and World Series champion Dave Parker dies, team announces
Dave Parker, a beloved figure in Pittsburgh Pirates history known as “The Cobra,” has passed away at the age of 74. He was a seven-time MLB All-Star who amassed over 2,700 hits and 339 home runs in his career. Parker was awarded the National League MVP in 1978 and was set to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame before his death. He played for various teams including the Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Athletics, and Brewers. Parker was a key player in the Pirates’ 1979 World Series win and the Athletics’ 1989 championship. His death was mourned by the Pirates organization and fans, with a moment of silence held in his honor.
📰 WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers says media ‘tries to isolate’ in response to past comments about Black women
Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers discussed her commitment to celebrating Black women and using her platform for good during a recent podcast interview. She expressed gratitude towards the media for covering women’s sports but also highlighted the tendency for media to isolate individuals. Bueckers emphasized the importance of not making everything about oneself and giving credit to God for her success. She addressed the unequal coverage of Black women in sports and the prevalence of White privilege in marketing opportunities. Bueckers aims to counteract this privilege by conducting herself in a way that promotes equality and inclusivity.
📰 Cardinals’ Sonny Gray pitches complete game shutout in dominant win over Guardians
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray had an outstanding game, pitching a complete-game shutout with just 89 pitches against the Cleveland Guardians. This marked the first time since 2021 that a pitcher achieved a complete-game shutout in under 90 pitches. Gray’s performance included 11 strikeouts and only one hit allowed. Gray, a three-time All-Star, had not thrown a complete game since 2017. He expressed surprise at his achievement, given that he doesn’t often exceed 100 pitches in a game. The Cardinals will seek to capitalize on Gray’s success in their upcoming game against the Guardians.
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