Legends, Friends Remember Hank Aaron on the 50th Anniversary of His 715th Home Run
Monday marks the 50th anniversary of the great Hank Aaron hitting a record-breaking 715 home runs in Atlanta. This feat not only broke a professional baseball record, but also broke the color barrier. aaron’s hits Occurred On April 8, 1974, he faced Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in front of a sold-out crowd of 53,775 at […]
Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton homer as Yankees nip Blue Jays
On a chilly Saturday night in the 9-8 win over Toronto in the Bronx, the bullpen struggled, forcing Aaron Boone to rely on Clay Holmes to get the final two outs and the former What looked like an easy victory for the Yankees turned out to be a blow. After Luke Weaver gave up three […]
Aaron Peskin could be London Breed’s biggest reelection threat
San Francisco residents have been clear in their frustration with current Democratic Mayor London Breed. She’s been blamed for the city not bouncing back as quickly from the pandemic, along with persistent problems with crime, retail theft, homelessness, and drugs. Breed is seeking a second term in November, but her chances of winning might have […]
Aaron Rodgers: ‘One of the greatest’ teammates ever
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has praised quarterback Aaron Rodgers, calling the controversial figure one of his greatest teammates ever. Valdes-Scantling, a two-time Super Bowl champion, was a teammate of Rodgers for the first four years of his career with the Green Bay Packers before joining the Chiefs, where he enjoyed great success. […]
Aaron Judge belts long homer, clutch hit in 11th to fuel Yankees
PHOENIX — Before the series started at Chase Field, Aaron Boone told Aaron Judge that he wanted him to go to the pool in right-center field someday. The Yankees captain fulfilled his duty Wednesday in the biggest game of his young season, helping the team win the series. Judge hit his first home run of […]
Packers Cutting Star Weapon Aaron Jones Without Telling Head Coach Matt LaFleur Is A Disgrace
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday at the NFL Meetings in Orlando, Florida, he was “caught off guard” at the team’s decision to cut star running back Aaron Jones and bring in former Raider Josh Jacobs, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. On March 11, the first day of NFL free agency, […]
Aaron Estrada’s Alabama ascension also a Hofstra boon
Speedy Claxton went out to dinner on Saturday night, but couldn’t take his eyes off the college basketball game on TV. Coach Hofstra was transfixed, but not because there were players he expected to enter the transfer portal. No, Claxton had his eye on Alabama’s No. 55, Aaron Estrada. Estrada starred the past two seasons […]
Packers’ Matt LaFleur ‘caught off guard’ by Aaron Jones, Josh Jacobs swap
Even Matt LaFleur needed to catch his breath after the Packers’ dizzying game of musical chairs in NFL free agency. The Packers coach reflected on the team’s offseason moves and said the team’s decision to cut running back Aaron Jones to make room for former Raider Josh Jacobs was unexpected. “To be honest, it kind […]
Anthony Volpe already ‘looks like a way better hitter’: Aaron Boone
HOUSTON — Anthony Volpe had the second-lowest on-base percentage of the 134 batters eligible for major league baseball last season, at .283. The Yankees shortstop is off to a good start in fixing that in his second season. Volpe reached base in four of his five at-bats in the opening game, including a walk in […]
Yankees’ Aaron Boone pumped to see Juan Soto play for real
HOUSTON — Juan Soto’s time with the Yankees has arrived. Only one season is guaranteed, but Soto will make his long-awaited Yankees debut Thursday against the Astros at Minute Maid Park. “I can’t wait to see him go out there and destroy the Broncs,” manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. Aaron Boone is looking forward to […]