Yankees’ Aaron Judge evokes Barry Bonds with intentional walks
Before Sunday’s game, Aaron Judge talked about his experiences as a boy in Northern California watching Barry Bonds, including how his father, Wayne, let him know that when the Giants’ most feared hitter came up to bat, that was when he really had to concentrate. “He made the game look so easy,” Judge recalled of […]
Barry Diller hints IAC no longer in race for Paramount deal: report
Media mogul Barry Diller indicated Friday that his company, IAC, has withdrawn from the race to buy Paramount Global, CNBC reported Friday. “It’s hard to predict, but for us it’s over,” said the chairman and senior executive of the New York-based digital media conglomerate, which owns brands such as Dotdash Meredith, Care.com and The Daily […]
Mogul Barry Diller, Netflix’s Reed Hastings Lead Hollywood’s Big Donor Parade for Kamala Harris
Just as quickly as Hollywood elites stopped funding Joe Biden, they are now back to funding Kamala Harris, pouring support and huge amounts of money into the vice president, believing she is their ticket to victory in November’s election. Leading the way are trusted Hollywood mega-donors Barry Diller and Netflix’s Reed Hastings. Netflix co-founder and […]
10 Weekend Reads – Barry Ritholtz
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for a long weekend of reading. • The Life Cycle of a Market ChampionThroughout history, certain companies have dominated the stock market, but the process of creative destruction makes it very difficult to remain at the top for […]
Hollywood Titan, Dem Mega-Donor Barry Diller No Longer Supporting Joe Biden Following Debate Fiasco
Hollywood mogul Barry Diller is the latest entertainment industry donor to withdraw his support for President Joe Biden following his disgraceful performance at last week’s debate. Barry Diller answered simply, “No.” Asked The Ankler asked whether he and his wife, Diane von Furstenberg, are still supporting Biden, after the Hollywood boss reportedly donated $6,600 to […]
Aaron Judge isn’t chasing Barry Bonds home run mark just yet
Two years ago, Aaron Judge was chasing Roger Maris’s American League home run record of 61, which many consider to be MLB’s true home run record, set in 1961. Judge is on a similar pace this season, but is aiming for his own record of 62 home runs rather than Maris’ milestone. He had 32 […]
Why Aaron Judge may soon be getting ‘Barry Bonds treatment’
Manager Aaron Boone said that if Aaron Judge continues hitting at his current rate, opposing teams may get the “Barry Bonds treatment” by walking him rather than watch him continue hitting. “Maybe there will be a period of time where that happens,” Boone said Wednesday before the Reds’ 3-2 loss in the Bronx. Maybe the […]
Lions great Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare,’ stresses importance of ‘physical well-being’
Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders recently revealed that he was facing a “health scare.” “Over Father’s Day weekend, I experienced a heart-related health scare,” the legendary Detroit Lions running back wrote in a statement posted to social media. He did not provide exact details about his health condition but stressed the importance of […]
Barry Bonds gives hilarious response as Derek Jeter asks what would happen if he faced Satchel Paige
The legendary Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, was the site of a major league game on Thursday night, but given the stadium’s historical importance, the Negro Leagues were the first choice. The Fox Sports panel of Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter and host Kevin Burkhart discussed the significance of the St. Louis Cardinals and […]
Barry Bonds simple answer to how he’d fare against Satchel Paige
Barry Bonds knows exactly what to expect when he steps into the box against the iconic Satchel Paige. The former Yankees shortstop appeared on a panel during MLB’s pregame show Thursday night at Rickwood Field, along with baseball greats Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., David Ortiz and Derek Jeter, who peppered Bonds with tough questions. […]