Dodgers players Ohtani and Yamamoto to represent Japan in WBC
After clinching the World Series title, Shohei Ohtani is gearing up for another championship run this summer. At a press conference in Tokyo, Manager Hirokazu Ibata shared that Ohtani will be joining Dodgers teammate and current World Series MVP, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the Japanese national team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. It’s worth noting […]
Aaron Boone shares his ‘not politically correct’ views on Aaron Judge in the WBC
Aaron Boone Supports Aaron Judge in WBC Role Aaron Boone seems unconcerned about whether his opinion on Aaron Judge’s role in the 2026 World Baseball Classic is “politically correct.” During an episode of YES Network’s “Yankees Hot Stove,” announcer Michael Kay asked Boone how he felt about Judge heading Team USA. His response? Not worried […]
Former Yankees player Anthony Rizzo could play for Italy in the WBC following his retirement.
Rizzo’s Future in Baseball Uncertain Yet Promising It seems that Anthony Rizzo might have stepped up to the plate for the last time in the major leagues, but his baseball journey could still continue. Recently, Ned Colletti, who manages Team Italia, extended an invitation for Rizzo to join Italy’s squad for the upcoming 2026 World […]
Terence Crawford loses WBC title due to unpaid fees.
Terrence Crawford Appeals WBC Title Stripping Terrence Crawford has reached out to the World Boxing Council (WBC) following the removal of his undisputed super-middleweight world title due to unpaid fines from his last two fights. The undefeated boxer, who claimed the title in September with a unanimous decision over Canelo Alvarez, had this victory recognized […]
Former MLB star Eric Gagne: Shohei Ohtani and his Japanese teammates should compete in the WBC
Eric Gagne Highlights the Importance of the World Baseball Classic For Eric Gagne, participating in the World Baseball Classic is a gamble that’s worth taking. This former Dodgers closer expressed to the Post his hope that Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki will pitch for Japan in March, despite concerns about the wear on […]
Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 WBC
MINNEAPOLIS – Francisco Lindor announced Wednesday that he has won the “Captain” title, even for teams other than the Mets. The star’s shortstop wrote on Instagram that he was once again nominated as team Puerto Rico captain in the world baseball classics next year. “We are honored to be captain of Team Puerto Rico with […]
WBC Expels Ryan Garcia For Taking Things A Little Too Far
The chickens have finally come home to roost! Mauricio Sulaiman, the president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), made the announcement Thursday that fighter Ryan Garcia has been expelled from their brand following the 25-year-old seemingly going on a rant that featured the N-word and referenced the Ku Klux Klan. (RELATED: Joey Chestnut Crushes Hot […]
US star Shakur Stevenson retains WBC lightweight boxing title
Unbeaten American Shakur Stevenson defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over Artem Harutyunyan at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday. Stevenson improved to 22-0 with 10 full-round wins and was making the first defense of the title he won last November by beating Dominican Republic puncher […]
Ryan Garcia’s family rebukes his racist rant that led to WBC punishment
Ryan Garcia’s family has spoken out about his rant that earned him punishment from the World Boxing Council. The controversial star boxer was banned by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman earlier this week after launching a racist tirade on X-Space. Garcia’s rant also included the use of the N-word and references to the Ku Klux Klan. […]
Ryan Garcia says he’s going to rehab after racist rant, WBC ban
Boxer Ryan Garcia has apologized for making racist comments on social media and said he is going to rehab. Instagram Space Audio It was discussed earlier this weekGarcia uttered the N-word and made references to the KKK and George Floyd. The WBC later announced that Garcia had been “banned” from the organization’s activities, but it’s […]