Could Bob Menendez run for re-election after being found guilty of corruption?
Embattled New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat, was found guilty of all charges in his long-running corruption trial on Tuesday, but that may not be enough to prevent him from staying in office or continuing his campaign for reelection in November. The jury found Menendez guilty of several charges, including racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, obstruction […]
Alec Bohm loses it during disaster Home Run Derby national anthem
Alec Bohm was the victim of a viral meme during the 2024 Home Run Derby. The Phillies third baseman tried to keep his composure during country singer Ingrid Andress’ trembling rendition of the national anthem, but couldn’t help but smile when she sang off-key several times. Standing in one of the star-shaped stadiums at Globe […]
Ingrid Andress delivers cringeworthy Home Run Derby anthem
The 2024 Home Run Derby started on a bad note. Actually, there are a few. Ingrid Andres was criticized for singing the national anthem before the Home Run Derby on Monday. MLB Photo via Getty Images Ingrid Andres’ performance of the national anthem before Monday’s celebration at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, drew harsh […]
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez wins 2024 Home Run Derby
The winner of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who defeated Kansas City Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. in a thrilling game at Globe Life Field on Monday night. This year’s derby had a new format, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals before playing each […]
Teoscar Hernandez edges out Bobby Witt Jr. for narrow Home Run Derby win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the final round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night, beating hometown star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, 14-13. The 31-year-old Hernandez hit a total of 49 home runs over three rounds at 3.98 mph, becoming the first Dodgers player […]
Roger Maris Jr. ‘tuned in’ to Aaron Judge’s home run chase encore
Roger Maris was just 27 years old when he made home run history in 1961, breaking Babe Ruth’s record of 60 home runs. Maris went on to have a notable career as an outfielder, but he never again attempted to match his own record, hitting 33 home runs in 1962 before injuries began to affect […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso made history in the Home Run Derby, but it wasn’t enough. Alonso, who was seeking a third Derby victory to tie Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time, was hit by 12 home runs in the first round at Globe Life Field on Monday before quietly exiting the tournament. Simply […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem singer’s performance faces criticism on social media
The MLB Home Run Derby wasn’t a huge success on Monday night, as singer Ingrid Andres was heavily criticized for singing the national anthem at Globe Life Field. Andres, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter who has had a Billboard Hot 100 hit, stood between the pitcher’s mound and home plate and began to sing. From the start, […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem was a star spangled mess
The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby kicked off with a national anthem that’s stood the test of time for all the wrong reasons. When singer Ingrid Andres sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, it drew bemused looks from baseball stars on the field and hilarious comments on social media. Andress’ […]
Nick Saban has message for Texas as they enter new conference: ‘They’re not gonna run the SEC’
Nick Saban’s thoughts on college football are taken as fact given his illustrious head coaching resume, especially when the conversation is about the Southeastern Conference in which his Alabama Crimson Tide play. During an appearance on the SEC Network’s “SEC Now” show on Monday, Saban spoke about the conference’s newcomers, the Texas Longhorns. Many believe […]